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Sutherland and Bayly are partners in the fine dining restaurant Ahi in Commercial Bay and another more family-oriented restaurant in Henderson called The Grounds. Sutherland’s life partner Candace and their friend Dave Saggs, who skippers the boat, round out the Coastal Adventures crew.

The on-water vehicle for their new venture is a Nautitech 47 Power displacement catamaran, built in France and sold in New Zealand by Busfield Marine Brokers. Named Nautibuoy, it is the first example of this model in New Zealand and also the first Nautitech 47 Power to leave the factory with dual helm stations – most have a single helm on the flybridge.

Because it will carry paying guests, must meet New Zealand survey requirements, an involved process that was still underway when we enjoyed our fine dining experience on the Waitemata Harbour. The two Daves have embraced the survey

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