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September 2026
After an offshore passage, the first port matters. Opua offers a straightforward arrival, a well-established marine-service hub and immediate access to the Bay of Islands. Located inside one of New Zealand’s leading cruising grounds, Opua is a practical landfall for yachts arriving from Fiji, Tonga, New Caledonia and the wider South Pacific.... Continue Reading
*An Evening with Beneteau: Celebrating 40 Years of Oceanis* A full house, plenty of familiar faces and four decades of Oceanis to celebrate. An Evening with Beneteau brought owners, sailors and friends of 36° Brokers together at Westhaven Marina for a night dedicated to Beneteau, past, present and future. The weather held out,... Continue Reading
August 2026
A new addition to the Beneteau Swift Trawler[/power/swift-trawler/] range is preparing for its world debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival[/events/cannes-yachting-festival-2026/] this September. The all-new *Swift Trawler 43* introduces a sharper exterior profile, improved onboard functionality and two distinct configurations*: Sedan and Flybridge.* *Built For Extended Cruising* At 13.13 metres overall, with twin 320hp... Continue Reading
*Europe or the South Pacific?* Some coastlines are made to be seen from the water. In Europe, historic ports sit within an easy sail of secluded bays and island anchorages. Across the South Pacific, volcanic peaks, coral atolls and open ocean define an entirely different kind of adventure. Both offer exceptional cruising. The question... Continue Reading