February 2020

NEW Oceanis 30.1 continues to impress

5 February 2020 | Beneteau
NEW Oceanis 30.1 continues to impress

Beneteau's smallest model in its ever-popular Oceanis range has been recognised yet again with a prestigious 'European Yacht of the Year' award. The highly acclaimed NEW Oceanis 30.1[/sail/oceanis-range/oceanis-30-1/] was one of two models to be crowned at the recent International Boat Show in Düsseldorf, standing out as a clear winner in... Continue Reading


November 2019

"First library to Russell" on new Beneteau 46.1 in Coastal Classic

20 November 2019 | 36 Degrees News
"First library to Russell" on new Beneteau 46.1 in Coastal Classic

With chilled beers and iced rum, the debrief aboard Beneteau Oceanis 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... Continue Reading

Excess Catamaran Award Nominations

1 November 2019 | 36 Degrees News
Excess Catamaran Award Nominations

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

Perks of cruising in the PIC Coastal Classic

21 October 2019 | 36 Degrees News
Perks of cruising in the PIC Coastal Classic

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