Fishing, like life, but way more important, should hopefully be more about the journey than the destination.  As what was purely a way of providing food... Read More

The nautical world will always keep room in its heart for real teak decks. But only on the boats of seriously diehard traditionalists.For the rest of us,... Read More

The Bay of Plenty marine industry’s new boatbuilding and maintenance base at Tauranga’s Sulphur Point is now open for business, providing a better... Read More

BASK has been on the kayaking scene for more than 20 years and currently has 100 members of all ages and backgrounds, with a fairly even split between... Read More

Free diving to crazy depths, spearing the biggest fish, competing all over the world, and solving all your household electrical needs are just a few things... Read More

Ratahi has been a familiar sight around the waters of Tauranga, Whakatane, and the Bay of Plenty for 80 years – and in that time has taken countless... Read More

The problem with diving is not what lurks beneath; it’s more what threatens on the surface.The difficulty for skippers isn’t anything new, it’s been... Read More

When you become a Coastguard volunteer you probably accept everything – from towing tired kayakers to consoling victims’ loved ones after fatal accidents... Read More

Taking that first breath underwater is a moment never to forget, say a keen group of students who have just passed certification.At the beginning of last... Read More

It almost sounds like the name of a movie. Along the lines of ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’.But the Colville Youth Sailing Academy... Read More

For Whakatane diver Paula Massey, 25, her expeditions under the sea have always been a family affair.It starts from about 7am in the morning when the family... Read More

Even after Storm’s restoration began many a mile has passed beneath its reassuringly deep, solid 1908 vintage, full-length keel. Not under any propulsion... Read More

“It’s fast, easy to use, and catches plenty of big snapper.” That’s from a proud Aerokontiki owner.The Aerokontiki is a unique fishing drone for... Read More

It’s been a fantastic season for kayak fishos, despite some vicious winds. Many paddlers have snuck out for successful snapper and kingi sessions between... Read More

Two names New Zealanders can expect to be hearing a lot more in media coverage of World and Olympic competitions in coming years are those of canoe slalom... Read More