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December 2019
It’s the ‘Cruiser arrival’ season up in the Bay of Islands, with dozens of new boats clearing in on a daily basis. For many, it’s the furthermost point from home as they conclude their Pacific ocean crossing, while others have ventured down from the islands in the favourable weather windows for... Continue Reading
November 2019
With chilled beers and iced rum, the debrief aboard Beneteau 46.1 ‘Checkmate’ unfolded in style while the crew joked about being the “first library to Russell” in this year’s Coastal Classic. The saloon bookshelf is just one of the numerous cruising features on the newly commissioned boat, which finished 5th online... Continue Reading
The all new Excess Catamaran range has been nominated for a string of prestigious international awards after its debut release at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The first two models of the line; 12 and 15, are both set for their first-ever award nominations. Nominations for this innovative new line include Sail... Continue Reading
October 2019
The last stretch of the PIC Coastal Classic is often the most painful, even for the raciest of yachts. Lagoon 450 ‘Magique’s owner Dave Saggs knows this feeling all too well, having competed in previous editions of the the iconic Kiwi yachting event. “We’ve often made good time to Cape Brett, but... Continue Reading