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November 2025
*Why Choose a Catamaran for Your Next Adventure?* Thinking about casting off for a year, or a lifetime at sea? You’re not alone. For many sailors, the dream of crossing oceans and waking up to a new horizon every few days is what it’s all about. And when it comes to choosing... Continue Reading
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: *36° Brokers Office, Opua - Next to the Opua General Store! Sail Trim News Article What is a... 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