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Register to Win Our Boat Show Prize Pack

Register now to receive news, insights, and special offers and go in the draw to win our exclusive Boat Show prize pack with merchandise, subscriptions, and goodies up for grabs including an Island Cruising membership Valued at NZD $129 per year…

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Vining Marine is delighted to offer you a chance to win an Island Cruising membership Valued at NZD $129/year:

Escape the ordinary. Set sail on your dream voyage.

With Island Cruising, you turn plans into passages — backed by training, resources and a friendly community across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. Your membership helps you go farther, safer and with more confidence.

What you get:

  • Weekly Members’ Newsletter with tips, updates and opportunities.
  • On-Demand Online Training (videos, templates, guides) covering vessel prep, crew safety, routing, weather, provisioning, living aboard and more.
  • Exclusive Member Discounts from trusted partners across NZ, Australia and the Pacific.
  • CrewSeeker Network to match skippers and crew.
  • Priority Rally Booking for our supported cruising events.
  • Monthly Member Magazine packed with stories and lessons learned.

What this means for you:

  • Join as a member and take the first step from thinking about it to doing it confidently.
  • Replace uncertainty with a clear plan, training and support.
  • Save money — take advantage of all our member offers & you can quickly recoup your membership investment.
  • Join a practical, welcoming community of offshore-curious sailors.
  • Enjoy the Island Cruising advocacy on behalf of all cruisers in the South Pacific.
  • So, when you’re ready to head offshore – join one of our rallies for additional training & support all along the way.

Included: Offshore Preparation Course

Unlimited access to our signature online program:

  • Vessel Readiness: registration, safety gear, rig & sails, anchoring, water/power, electronics, engines, fuel, charts.
  • Crew Readiness: watchkeeping, sea survival, seasickness, personal safety gear, medical kits, insurance, log-keeping, team dynamics.
  • Comms & Weather: radio/satellite email, tracking, weather forecast sources and routing decisions.
  • Provisioning & Emergencies: smart provisioning, health, SAR, sourcing gear and services.
  • Real-world case studies from past rally crews.