Proportional Thrusters Kiwi Yachting introduces Lewmar’s proportional thrusters – the perfect addition to any New Zealand boat with the unpredictable wind conditions. The new proportional thrusters from Lewmar have unlimited runtime, are very quite in use, maintenance free and suitable for 24V installation. The proportional series can be controlled by one of the four new proportional control panels developed for this new type of motor. Designed to mimic the experience of a hydraulic system, an adjustable throttle allows delicate and refined manoeuvring. Brushless motors have been chosen for their efficiency and extended run…continue reading →

Kiwi Yachting is excited to announce Lewmar as major sponsor for the 2019 Triple Series run by the Shorthanded Sailing Association of New Zealand (SSANZ). The notoriously tough two-handed series is an ideal pairing with Lewmar’s design philosophy that engineers durable and innovative sailing hardware. 2019 marks the 6th year that Kiwi Yachting has been associated with the SSANZ Triple Series event, having been supported by Safety at Sea over previous events, electing to shift focus to the Lewmar brand. Lewmar is the world's premier marine equipment manufacturer of anchors, winches, windlasses, hatches,…continue reading →

Dean Barker has helmed Team Quantum Racing to the 2018 TP52 World Title. Also on board were Warwick Flery (main trimmer), James Dagg (upwind trimmer) and Sean Clarkson (runner). Martin Winter (sail maker) and Shaun Mason were part of the shore team. Quantum finished four points ahead of Azzurra in Cascais and did the best job of consistently dealing with the challenging, breezy race area, winning four of the nine races. But the conditions also often favoured the opportunists. Several times Quantum Racing were in top three, only to then lose those places…continue reading →

Once hailed as New Zealand's America's Cup hero, Dean Barker is finally coming home - but this time flying the Stars & Stripes.  Dean Barker was a happy man when Team New Zealand finally confirmed the 2021 America’s Cup would be raced in his old home town. It’s been three years since Barker, Team NZ’s former skipper, came home to Auckland. Now he’s itching to return, and race again on the waters where he once learned to sail. And this time, he'll be driving a radical boat that he must first figure out how to sail.…continue reading →

The annual Bay of Islands Regatta was the biggest in nearly a decade with 104 entries across 13 divisions! Light airs did delay the start for much of the fleet, although the sun was out and many crews were seen swimming for a few hours before racing began. It was a hotly contested affair across the divisions, with Beau Geste narrowly pipping Frank Racing with 5 wins out of 8 to claim bragging rights between these two powerhouse trimarans. Georgia was fortunate enough to have former Americas cup sailor Brad Butterworth on board,…continue reading →