| | | | Each week we enjoy bringing you up-to-date local and international news, along with the boats that we proudly represent from Absolute, Selene and Hylas and a brokerage line-up that we sell here and around the world. | | Hello Sailors
The late Sir Bob Jones once wrote we should 'celebrate in bronze only those Kiwis whose outstanding achievements benefit our people'. This made interesting debate in the office as we spoke of the many nonsensical statues scattered throughout the country with further comments made regarding those statues that were conspicuous by their absence. 'Who wants to sit around all day with birds pooping on you?', one question was asked. And where is the promised statue of Sir Peter Blake, our nautical icon who gave so much to the marine scene and whose life was so tragically cut short? And what about the many people who do such tremendously good work on an international and local level who 'just get on with it' with no recognition whatsoever?
Would you choose to be celebrated in bronze or on the back of a bank note? | | | | | | Absolute 52 Fly Award Winning Space. Smart Design. | |
The Absolute 52 Fly delivers true next-level design, packing the space, light, and features of a much larger yacht into a smart 52ft platform. Seamless flow, expansive glazing, and effortless comfort define the onboard experience. The flybridge is built for entertaining-helm, dining, bar, and lounging all in one elevated space. The cockpit flows easily to the water, while inside, the saloon offers panoramic views, a full galley, and rare added storage. Advanced helm control and easy access make handling simple. Luxury, space, and performance-perfectly executed. | | | | | | | | | |
What kind of boats do sailors learn their trade on?
An apprentice-ship | | | | | | | |
The World's Craziest Ocean Elevator - How the Panama Canal Works
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A giant ship enters a concrete chamber…millions of litres of water begin moving with enormous steel doors controlling the water movement. Suddenly, the vessel starts rising like an elevator. Massive chambers lifting and lowering ships between different water levels. Ships pass through with only metres to spare on either side. An art form in action!
| | | | | | NEW LISTING - Sunreef 62 The Ultimate Bluewater Cruiser | | | |
Fresh to the market, this Sunreef 62 presents a rare opportunity to secure a proven bluewater catamaran without the wait. Designed for serious cruising but equally at home entertaining in style, she delivers the perfect balance of luxury, space, and real sailing performance, comfortably achieving 250–300nm days when passagemaking. This 2007 Sunreef 62 is purpose-built for extended offshore cruising, offering the autonomy and capability to take you well beyond the horizon. With generous fuel and water capacity, excellent storage, and dependable sailing performance, she is ideally suited to long-range adventures through the South Pacific and beyond. Step onboard and you’ll find a light, spacious interior finished to a high standard, providing all the comforts needed for life aboard - whether at anchor or underway. A standout opportunity for those wanting a capable, luxurious catamaran that’s ready to go.
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Scientists found a 100-year-old unexpected object inside a whale, and the discovery helped estimate its age
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A bowhead whale harvested by Inuit whalers in Alaska in 2007 carried a remarkable secret. Embedded in its body were fragments of a harpoon dating back to the late 1800s, a discovery that led scientists to estimate the animal was around 115 years old.
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Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 Proven Cruiser - Priced to Sell Make an offer!
| | | | | | | | A standout example of the ever-popular Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 - well set up for Hauraki Gulf cruising with walk-around decks, twin Yanmars, and effortless handling. Comfortable, practical, and genuinely good-looking, it delivers reliable performance (14-15 knot cruise) and a layout that works - two cabins, two heads, and a spacious, social saloon. Well-equipped with Garmin electronics, solar, inverter, flybridge, and full enclosure - everything you need to step aboard and go.
Priced at $399,000 - serious vendors want it sold. Bring your offer. | | | | | | Take a look at the comparisons * Comparison generated with AI assistance
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Absolute 48 Coupé versus Riviera 4600 Sport Yacht & Maritimo M50. See for yourself!
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New model Absolute Navetta 58 Effortless Luxury. Serious Capability. | | | |
The Absolute Navetta 58 “Andromeda” is the perfect balance of long-range comfort, intelligent design, and refined Italian styling. Built for extended cruising, it delivers exceptional space, stability, and efficiency - paired with Absolute’s signature panoramic glazing and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A true entertainer, the flybridge offers expansive lounging, dining, and helm control, while the cockpit and foredeck create multiple relaxed living zones on the water. Inside, the volume is standout for its class, with a beautifully finished saloon, fully equipped galley, and spacious accommodation designed for genuine liveaboard comfort. Powered, composed, and incredibly practical - this is a yacht made to go further, in complete comfort. Modern passagemaking. Absolute refinement.
| | | | | | 2000 miles from land with no electronics | | | |
If you ever wondered how navigators like Captain Cook or Magellan or Columbus crossed oceans long before technology, this is how.
| | | | Selene 52 Ocean Explorer Built for Real Offshore Cruising | | | |
Designed with input from Selene owners and serious bluewater cruisers, the 52 Ocean Explorer blends proven capability with a more modern, open feel. Larger windows, cleaner lines, and an updated layout bring a fresh look, while retaining everything Selene is known for-raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, and a deep, seaworthy hull built for long-range passage-making. Well-spec’d as standard, it includes lithium power, solar, Victron systems, Furuno electronics, CMC stabilisers, and a reliable John Deere engine with backup drive. With two staterooms, two heads, and generous indoor-outdoor living, it’s a serious offshore yacht designed to go further-comfortably. Long-range capability. Modern liveaboard comfort.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Recipe of the Week:
Divine One-Pot Brownie St | | 170 g Butter 1¾ Cups White Sugar, 1½ t Vanilla Essence ¼ t Fine Salt 3 Eggs 1 C Cocoa Powder ⅓ C Plain White Flour
| | | | Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease and line a 23 cm square tin with baking paper. Melt butter in large saucepan over med heat. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, vanilla, & salt until creamy, at least 2”. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition until fully combined, thick and glossy. Sift over the cocoa powder & flour & stir until only just combined through; avoid overmixing. Pour batter into prepared tin & spread to make it even. Bake for 25- 35”. | | | | | | Our mailing address is: info@yachtfindersglobal.com
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