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April 2018

Cruisers relish in warm 36 Degrees welcome

16 April 2018 | 36 Degrees News
Cruisers relish in warm 36 Degrees welcome

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


March 2018

Summer journey for Tennant Open Ocean 46

14 March 2018 | 36 Degrees News
Summer journey for Tennant Open Ocean 46

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


February 2018

Life aboard with the 'Rogue' sailing family

16 February 2018 | 36 Degrees News
Life aboard with the 'Rogue' sailing family

When it came to selling up their home and embarking on a world wide ocean adventure, New Zealand couple Josh and Sara Tucker gave much consideration to purchasing their ‘family cruiser’. The pair have worked within the New Zealand marine and sailing industry for many years and had a fair idea of... Continue Reading


November 2017

Aotearoa arrival by sail

28 November 2017 | 36 Degrees News
Aotearoa arrival by sail

*After multiple trips to New Zealand via plane over the last decade, German cruiser Vladimir Martinovic decided his next arrival was to be by boat. The IT specialist had grown fond of the little country and had a vision to explore it from the water. **This month Vladimir sailed into the... Continue Reading