November 2025

36° Brokers is On the Move!

6 November 2025 | 36 Degrees News
36° Brokers is On the Move!

Expansion and Relocations! *36° Brokers is on the move!* Our Opua office[/contact/] is relocating to the new *Swordfish Club*[http://swordfish.co.nz/about-us/opua/], right in the centre of Opua Marina, placing our team right in the thick of marina life and closer than ever to the docks, the cruising community, and the daily action on the water. OPUA... Continue Reading


October 2025

Sail Trim with Robbs Hielkema | 36° Brokers

21 October 2025 | 36 Degrees News
Sail Trim with Robbs Hielkema | 36° Brokers

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 Rules Every Skipper Should Know

15 October 2025 | 36 Degrees News
Boating Rules Every Skipper Should Know

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


September 2025

Arriving in New Zealand | 36° Brokers

24 September 2025 | 36 Degrees News
Arriving in New Zealand | 36° Brokers

*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