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It’s been a busy winter in the little township of Opua, where more boaties are continuing to use the growing amount of services offered, including our Northland 36 Degrees brokers branch. Situated at the harbor entrance in a prime spot to watch the incoming and outgoing cruisers, the office has been well... Continue Reading

Winter maintenance on your cherished vessel doesn’t have to be a chore. As 36 Degrees Brokers services manager Blair McNaughton points out, it’s often just a case of simply checking on your boat regularly to keep on top of the little jobs. But for many, this is easier said than done. That’s... Continue Reading

Sailing into Opua was a nostalgic occasion for Norwegian cruisers Oystein and Hege Huse after a memorable journey across the Pacific. Having departed Europe in their Bavaria 45 “Ghost” in July 2016, reaching New Zealand was a special moment. Ghost 36 Degrees 1500px 115 “For us Norwegians, sailing into Opua was like seeing... Continue Reading

With a freezer full of fish and a glorious day to meander back into Opua, the cruisers on Tennant Open Ocean 46 ‘Garfield’ looked more than content arriving back from their two-week voyage last week. The trip had been planned for months and was originally intended to take in the sights... Continue Reading