Oborn's Nautical

17/03/2026

A good customer popped in to pick up some rope splicing tools, he mentioned they are expecting a second child soon and reckons he’ll have plenty of spare time on his hands to finally get into a bit of splicing….
Good luck with all that spare time! 😂

16/01/2026

Nice to know we’re getting it right. Thanks to everyone who’s taken the time to post a review!

05/01/2026

A wander along the beach with the family and found a well-used Laser, with an ancient Oborn’s Code Flag sticker — easily 30+ years old, from back in the Riccarton era.

If yours looks the same, updated replacements are available at obornsnautical.co.nz

02/11/2025

Updated Cruising guide back in stock!

Updated 2025 Cruising Guide South Island East Coast Featuring Banks PeninsulaComprehensive cruising guide of the south island east coast.Including monochrome maps and sketchesPaperback - Spiral boundIncludes the bays and harbours of Banks Peninsula, Marlborough sounds and Stewart IslandThis guide is...

09/10/2025

02/10/2025

☀️It’s that time again! our FREE freight deal is on, The sun’s out – pull the cover off your boat and get ready for the season.

To help you gear up, we’re offering FREE freight on orders over $99
Excludes Oversize Items, Dangerous Goods, and Rural Delivery.

Now’s the perfect time to stock up on essentials and hit the water prepared. 🚤⚓

👉 Shop now and make the most of it!

We are a specialty sailing store, Rigging Workshop and sail repair loft. Ronstan Architectural rigging systems, ARS , ACS and Carl Stahl Stainless Steel X-TEND Tensile Mesh. Wire cables and fittings with rolled swage fittings and rope splicing inhouse. Stainless steel components, Custom marine fitti...

27/09/2025

The class is designed for young beginners and has produced many Kiwi sailing greats over the years.

09/09/2025

Series 30 Orbit Blocks™ - Manage high loads with precision
Designed for demanding applications on performance dinghies and small keelboats.
The Series 30 is your upgrade path for vang systems, mainsheet trim, and more.

Ready to level up? The Series 30 Orbit Block is your choice for smoother, stronger sailing.

15/07/2025

Looking to update your halyards, sheets, or control lines?
We’ve made it simple — just fill out our quick JotForm with the details, and we’ll get back to you with a custom quote.

Click below to get started!

Please click the link to complete this form.

13/03/2025

How well do you know your flags? Check out our new race management flag stickers.

https://obornsnautical.co.nz/products/race-management-flag-sticker

20/12/2024

Happy Holidays, everyone!

We’re taking a few days off, but here are our opening hours during the next couple of weeks

Wishing you all a joyful and relaxing holiday season!