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Each week we enjoy bringing you up-to-date local and international news, along with the boats that we proudly represent from Absolute and Selene and a brokerage line-up that we sell here and around the world. | |
Hello Sailors!
Be brave! Now that you've survived some extremely cold weather, you can now come out from under the duvet and enjoy some milder boating weather. The shortest day has been and gone and the temperatures are still on the low side, but now is not the time to slow down. Many boaties are enjoying some spectacular crisp clear days with added marino layers and some warm wool boots - and hopefully some diesel heating - where you can strip off altogether on the boat if that tickles your fancy!
Yes, all in all a good time to take to the briny. | |
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Selene 92 Expedition Yacht | |
The blends modern elegance with rugged ocean-going capability. Designed through international collaboration, it features a sleek profile, large side windows, and a raised pilothouse for commanding views. With twin 475HP engines and over 6,000 gallons of fuel capacity, it’s built for serious long-range cruising. Inside, it offers luxurious accommodations for owners, guests, and crew—perfectly balancing style, comfort, and performance.
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Kaiaraara Kauri Dam - Great Barrier Island | |
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Most boaties would have taken the 2 hour walk from the end of the road at Port Fitzroy on Great Barrier Island taking you to the old kauri dam which was used to transport kauri logs to the mouth of Kaiaraara Bay. The Great Barrier Land Harbour and Mining Company logged kauri in the Kaiaraara, Wairahi and Kiwiriki area from 1862 until 1867 although it is told that the first kauri were taken from Port Fitzroy for use as ship’s spars as early as 1794.
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Luxury on the water: 2022 Navetta 48 Available now in NZ | |
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Spacious, Light-Filled, and Ready to Cruise – Exceptional Value with Low Engine Hours Step aboard the Absolute Navetta 48 and experience the true spirit of the Navetta line. Designed for comfort and long-range cruising, this 2022 model offers generous living spaces, abundant natural light, and thoughtful storage throughout—including large closets and an aft crew cabin with private head, accessible from the stern platform. Now available in New Zealand, this yacht combines elegance, practicality, and performance—all at a great price with impressively low engine hours. | |
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Boatswains have been in charge of the deck force since the days of sail. Setting sails, heaving lines, and hoisting anchors required coordinated team effort and boatswains used whistle signals to order the coordinated actions. When visitors were hoisted aboard or over the side, the pipe was used to order "Hoist Away" or "Avast heaving." In time, piping became a naval honour on shore as well as at sea. | |
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Absolute 70 Fly: Where Innovation and Wonder Set Sail | |
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Introducing the Absolute 70 FLY – Innovation Meets Elegance
The all-new Absolute 70 FLY redefines luxury at sea with sleek design, expansive glazing, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A standout feature is the innovative sliding stern platform—Absolute’s first—complete with non-slip steps and storage for sea toys. Enhanced by ambient exterior lighting and meticulous detailing, the 70 FLY is crafted to elevate every moment on the water.
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Ancient 'lost city' found at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean holds clue to origins of life | |
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Deep in the Atlantic Ocean, scientists have discovered a haunting undersea world that may hold the blueprint for how life began on Earth. This vast field of mineral towers, called the Lost City, is the oldest known hydrothermal system in the ocean. Scientists believe its extreme conditions mirror the early Earth, offering clues to how the first life forms might have emerged.
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From Dutch Trawler to Arctic Explorer
Originally launched as the Vijf Gebroeders, this 65-foot vessel has undergone a remarkable transformation. Under the expert craftsmanship of Altena Yachting, she’s been reimagined as a self-sufficient explorer—combining rugged heritage with modern refinement. Built to navigate icy waters and narrow European canals alike, she’s a rare fusion of style, strength, and versatility.
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Want to become a wordsmith? | |
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Androphobia is fear of men
Caligynephobia is fear of beautiful women
Pentheraphobia is fear of a mother-in-law
Scopophobia is fear of being looked at
Phobophobia is fear of fearing
Mageiricophobia is intense fear of having to cook
Taphephobia is fear of being buried alive
Clinophobia is fear of beds
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New Absolute 48 Coupé:Stock Clearance! Make an Offer | |
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Absolute 48 Coupé: Redefining Luxury Yachting The Absolute 48 Coupé is the debut model in Absolute Yachts’ Coupé range, blending sporty elegance, eco-conscious design, and exceptional comfort. It introduces innovative features like solar panels, panoramic windows, and a terraced cockpit, offering versatility and modern appeal. Despite its sleek lines, the yacht emphasizes sustainability, using solar energy to reduce environmental impact. The spacious salon provides 360-degree views, while the adaptable cockpit ensures comfort in any setting. With its forward-thinking design, the Absolute 48 Coupé sets a new standard in luxury yachting. | |
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Why did the pirate go on a cruise?
He needed a little arrrr and arrrr. | |
Recipe of the Week:
Pizza Puff Slice
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- 2 sheets Edmonds reduced-fat puff pastry, thawed
- 2T milk
- 2 tomato paste
- 6–8 slices leg ham
- 1 red capsicum finely sliced
- 1 red onion finely sliced
- 2 c mozzarella, grated
- 2 c fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped
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Preheat oven to 200°C & line 2 oven trays with baking paper. Place pastry sheets on prepared oven trays, pierce all over using fork, then brush milk around edges of pastry. Spread tomato paste over pastry sheets, leaving 1cm border around edges. Tear ham into bite-size pieces & arrange on top. Scatter over capsicum & onion, then top with mozzarella & parsley. Fold 1cm edge of pastry to form lip, & brush with milk. Bake 15–20" until crisp & golden brown. Cut each slice into quarters to serve. Serves 4. Delicious and easy and impressive!
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