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How to bring your tired tender back to life before summer with Burnsco
Saggy tubes, scuffs, missing oars? Learn how to bring your tired tender back to life before summer with tips and gear from Burnsco.
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What your boat first aid kit should contain before summer starts
Get your boat first aid kit ready before summer. Learn what to include, what to check, and how to store it right for safe boating in New Zealand.
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How to hang and protect art aboard your boat without the risk
Learn how to safely hang and protect artwork on your boat. Expert tips on mounting, lighting, and choosing the right pieces for life at sea.
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Spring boat care: how to protect canvas, clears and upholstery afloat
Get your boat ready for spring with expert tips on cleaning and protecting canvas, clears and upholstery. Keep your vessel fresh and lasting longer.
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How to refresh your yacht interior, from a quick tidy to a full transformation
From a quick tidy to a full transformation, discover practical tips and design trends to refresh your yacht interior on any budget.
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Toroa at 100: Auckland's last steam ferry nears return after landmark restoration
Auckland's last steam ferry, Toroa, is nearing her return after a landmark restoration. Learn about the history, the rebuild, and how you can support this heritage project.
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Maritimo engineer shares motor yacht maintenance tips for NZ boaties
Maritimo engineer Rossco shares expert motor yacht maintenance tips for NZ boaties, from haul-out checklists to routine checks that keep your vessel safe and reliable.
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Ponsonby Cruising Club exhibition celebrates John Spencer's plywood yacht legacy
Ponsonby Cruising Club hosts Hard Chine, celebrating John Spencer's plywood yacht legacy. See original drawings, half models and more. Open 24 July to 14 August.
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Lost WWI cruiser HMS Nottingham found on North Sea floor after 109 years
The wreck of HMS Nottingham, sunk in WWI, has been found on the North Sea floor at 82 metres after 109 years. Discover how the ProjectXplore team located her.
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Expert panel urges full excavation of rare pre-European waka on Chatham Islands
Experts urge full excavation of a rare pre-European waka on the Chatham Islands, a discovery that could reshape our understanding of Pacific voyaging history.
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Managing your onboard power system
Learn how to manage your Riviera yacht’s power systems efficiently with expert tips on batteries, inverters, charging, and monitoring.
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256-year-old relic of European contact with NZ rediscovered in RNZ podcast
The third de Surville anchor, lost in Doubtless Bay for over 250 years, has been found again—43 years after Kelly Tarlton first discovered it.
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