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October 2025
There’s no better place to learn the ropes than in the Bay of Islands and no better bloke to learn from than our own 36° Brokers[/yacht-boat-sales-auckland-new-zealand/] yacht expert, *Robbs Hielkema[/about/the-team/].* *Date: *19th Novemeber* Time: *13:15 pm* Location: *Opua Cruising Club Sail Trim News Article As part of this year’s *Opua Cruisers Festival held 19th... Continue Reading
Boating Safely in New Zealand Waters: A Quick Refresher for Cruisers *Just arrived in New Zealand or gearing up for another cruising season? Before you cast off, brush up on the key Maritime NZ rules[http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/recreational/rules-on-the-water/] that keep everyone safe on our waters.* * wake of a boat - rules of the road * *1.... Continue Reading
*Beneteau First 30[/sail/first-range/first-30/] and Beneteau Oceanis 52[/sail/oceanis-range/beneteau-oceanis-52/] Nominated for European Yacht of the Year 2026* Two of Beneteau’s newest sailing yachts, the *First 30* and the *Oceanis 52*, have been nominated for the 2026 *European Yacht of the Year Awards* - widely regarded as the most prestigious accolade in the sailing world. The... Continue Reading
September 2025
*Land Ho!!* * Sailing to NZ * *After days at sea, the jagged outline of Cape Brett signals the moment every sailor looks forward to upon their arrival in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands. From the departure in the Pacific Islands to New Zealand, the North Island's East Coast is a sight to... Continue Reading