Safety
Waikato River rescue network takes shape as Cambridge brigade weighs options
Volunteer firefighters along the Waikato River are edging toward a coordinated r...
Maritime NZ Certification
As the Pacific sailing season is approaching, Maritime NZ is reminding anyone in...
Tauranga fires highlight ongoing risks for boaties
Two incidents in just over a year reinforce the need for vigilance around onboar...
Politicians divided over whether boating rules are fit for purpose
Two lawmakers have expressed different views on whether New Zealand's boating ru...
A national lifejacket law: why now is the time to act
Water Safety NZ and Coastguard say the law needs to go further if New Zealand wa...
Sarah Psaila: “Everyone deserves to come home”
Meet Sarah Psaila, the Coastguard skipper inspiring confidence and safety on New...
Buoy-Boy makes waves for summer boating safety
Buoy-Boy brings boating safety to life, reminding Kiwis that most accidents happ...
We All Play a Part: Water Safety New Zealand encourages collaboration and participation for Water Sa...
As summer begins, Water Safety Month calls Kiwis to action: stay vigilant and he...
Rob Hewitt urges Kiwi dads to rethink water safety
Rob Hewitt’s message is simple: lifejackets are for everyone — kids and Dad.
Safety starts on shore: getting ready for the season ahead
Good preparation keeps you safe at sea. Lessons from the PIC Coastal Classic Boa...
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Wild Chix ‘Women’s Day Out on the Water’: a must-do event for women at the helm
Wild Chix 'Women’s Day Out on the Water' gave women the chance to helm, anchor, ...
Prepare for summer: clean your anchor locker and stop pests hitching a ride
A boatie’s pre-season guide to clean your anchor locker, choose the right hook, ...
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Check your safety gear before next season
Because when things go wrong, you won’t have time to second-guess your kit.
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Maritimo anchoring tips: safe anchoring and retrieval for luxury motor yachts
A practical guide to anchoring your Maritimo yacht safely, confidently, and with...
Small rescue, big reminder: be prepared on the water
Just four days ago, Coastguard Thames was called out for a seemingly minor resc...
Don’t Get Caught Out: A tender tale
Some stories that circulate around the liveaboards are good for a laugh — but th...
Respected, not conquered: Fishing New Zealand’s Wild West Coast
If you think fishing the West Coast is all about trophy catches and postcard vie...
What happens when the rudder fails?
Losing your rudder hundreds of miles offshore is a serious situation. Your abili...
Emerging NZ boating safety concerns
New Zealander's love affair with boating continues strongly, albeit with the lat...
Riding along with Coastguard
A sunny Saturday riding along with Auckland Coastguard aboard
Trillian Trust R...
Too-Close-A-Call on the Water: Why Coastguard Membership is a Must-Have
The other week, we found ourselves in a situation every boatie dreads—our 50-foo...
Celebrating the Heroes of the Water: NZ Coastguard 2024 Volunteer Awards of Excellence
In a year marked by extraordinary challenges and heroic efforts, Coastguard New ...
Healthy batteries keep us safe
Over 100 Coastguard vessels rely on Century Batteries to power their Search and ...
Anatomy of a Rescue: Essence Pt 2
Continuing Bruce Goodwin’s account of the sinking of the yacht Essence off the e...
safety at sea: a lesson learned
A committed safety-at-sea advocate, record-breaking yachtswoman Dee Caffari MBE...
Godfather of Coastguard
Alan Haddock’s one of those quiet, self-effacing chaps who’s worked tirelessly ...
Avoid the flame-test
An Auckland man found out the hard way why you should never use an open flame to...
Next Generation McMurdo FastFind 220 PLB
The PLB receives coordinates from the new precision satellite network in additio...
Boating at night
Boating at night can be a daunting experience – not being able to see your surro...