GUIDE FOR VISITING YACHTS

The 2020 edition of Destination & Cruising New Zealand contains extensive information on the places to visit, marinas and regulations for foreign-flagged yachts visiting New Zealand, as well as newly released details on the Grand Regattas taking place in 2020 and 2021 leading up to the 36th America’s Cup.

Major events include the Auckland On Water Boat Show in September 2020, the Christmas Race for the America’s Cup Defender and challengers, December 10-20, 2020, and the New Year’s Day Regatta and party hosted by the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

The New Year celebrations continue with the New Zealand Millennium Cup superyacht regatta in the Bay of Islands, February 2-5, then the Prada Cup and the J Class Yacht Regatta in February, both held in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. America’s Cup match racing kicks off in March.

The guide contains details about New Zealand’s globally recognised refit and supply industry, with a comprehensive directory of marine services and suppliers. It also includes useful information on how to get to New Zealand, arrival protocols, and how best to experience the Pacific nation’s waters.

Yachts interested in staying long-term in New Zealand will find comprehensive information on local maritime law. Visiting yachts are granted a 24-month temporary import entry (TIE) and are entitled to purchase equipment exempt from the local 15 percent GST. Superyachts wishing to charter in New Zealand can do so if they hold a SOLAS Convention Certificate and have the necessary Maritime NZ approval.

The guide includes recommendations from industry experts on where to go and what to see, organised region by region and hard copies will be available at the Monaco Yacht Show, METSTRADE, Amsterdam and other international events.

Destination & Cruising New Zealand can be downloaded at www.nzmarine.com/destination-nz For hard copies contact: Peter Busfield at NZ Marine, peter@nzmarine.com