Give the gift of peace of mind on the water with a Coastguard Membership
Enjoying time out on the water with friends and whānau is what Kiwi boating is all about. But things don’t always go to plan out there, a flat battery or dodgy engine can ruin any boatie’s day.
That’s where Coastguard have your back every day of the year. With a Coastguard Membership boaties are covered 24/7 for on-water breakdowns, flat batteries, fuel issues, and more. We’ll get them up and running or back to shore safely without a steep towing fee. Because if things do turn pear-shaped out there and they’re not a member, it could cost them $350 an hour for non-urgent assistance. Join thousands of Coastguard members who have peace of mind knowing that we’ve got them covered every time they hit the water.
Individual membership only $150 per year.
For more details, visit here.
Coastguard News from Across New Zealand
When training turns real: HMNZS Taupo responds to mayday near Rangitoto
Coastguard crews respond to high-pressure rescues across NZ in challenging weekend
Riding along with Coastguard
Injured sailor rescued off Pukerua Bay, yacht lost to rough seas
Four flown to hospital after jetboat crash on Whanganui River
Missing jetskier in Cook Strait: Rough seas and a widespread search
Bar Crossing Awareness: Must-Know Safety Tips
Coastguard NZ has created a helpful video that explains what a bar is and offers crucial advice to help you make an informed decision about whether it's safe to cross.
Safety Guidelines
Body of Missing Jetskier Recovered from Lake Taupō
Search Underway After Jetski Incident on Lake Taupō
Coastguard volunteers in action over the festive season
Are You VHF Ready?
Knowing how to correctly and confidently use a marine VHF radio is essential in emergency situations. To legally operate a VHF radio, you must hold a VHF Radio Operator Certificate—except when transmitting during an emergency or distress call.
VHF radios offer excellent coverage in most coastal areas, but they can be unreliable in some inland waterways.
Before heading out, it's a good idea to ask a local boatie or the Coastguard for advice. They'll have knowledge of any areas with limited or no VHF coverage due to the coastal terrain.
If you're boating in an area with limited VHF coverage, it's important to carry an EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) or a waterproof PLB (Personal Locator Beacon), along with a cellphone. In fact, it's always wise to have a distress beacon onboard, regardless of coverage conditions.
Coastguard Stresses Safety after a busy day on the water
Coastguard heroes: A December to remember
Three rescued after dramatic capsize on Hokianga Bar
Swift rescue off Raglan Bar saves three lives
An interesting look inside Coastguard Hawke’s Bay one of New Zealand’s busiest Coastguar...
Too-Close-A-Call on the Water: Why Coastguard Membership is a Must-Have
Successful Night-Time Rescue by Coastguard Tutukaka
Celebrating the Heroes of the Water: NZ Coastguard 2024 Volunteer Awards of Excellence
Fatal Water Incident On Manakau Bar
Incident at Kawhia Bar – 7 souls Rescued
Coastguard New Zealand Warn Non-Motorised Watercraft Users To Be Careful After Seven People Rescued ...
Rotorua Lakes Coastguard Provide Key Safety Tips After Rescuing Two Waka Ama Paddlers Near Mokoia Is...
From Training to Action – A Day of Rescue Off the Coromandel Coast
Training Put into Action by Coastguard Queenstown During Overnight Rescue
Coastguard Houhora in Daring Rescue Beyond North Cape
Coastguard Taranaki Earns Four Nominations in 2024 Coastguard New Zealand Volunteer Awards
Bar Awareness Seminar Roadshow
New Zealand Coastguard: Nationwide Bar-Crossing Seminars Aim to Save Lives
OXE for Coastguard
More Coastguard action, fewer boating incidents!
Battery failures concern Coastguard
COASTGUARD & TOWER JOIN FORCES
EMEE IMPROVES BLUFF COASTGUARD BOAT
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FISHING
Hook Me Up Fishing Competition - Matakana vs Hillside, 7 Mar 2025 in Whakatane
The Kubota Billfish Classic, 12 - 15 Mar 2025 in Mercury Bay, Whitianga
ITM Fishing Competition, 13 - 16 Mar 2025 in Whangaroa
NZ Lure Masters (Catch, Measure and Release competition), 3 & 4 Oct 2025, New Zealand wide
REGATTAS
Toyota Youth International Match Racing Cup, 26 Feb - 4 Mar 2025 in Auckland
PIC Harbour Classic, 28 Feb - 1 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Sydney to Auckland Ocean Race 2025, starting 11 Oct 2025 TBC from Sydney Harbour
PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic, 24 Oct 2025 TBC from Auckland to Russell
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HYDRO THUNDER
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2025 NZ Marathon Coast-to-Coast, 16 to 25 Mar 2025 starting at Greymouth ad finishing at Christchurch
WATERSPORTS
IWWF University Nationals (waterskiing), 26 February to 2 March Orakei Basin, Auckland
MEET UPS
Bay of Plenty Trailer Yacht Cruising Rally, Easter 2025 at Lake Rotoiti, BOP
SHOWS
Moana Auckland - New Zealand's Ocean Festival, 27 Jan to 9 Mar 2025 in Auckland
Auckland Boat Show, 6 - 9 Mar 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15-18 May 2025 to be held at the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour, Auckland
NZ Boat, Fish and Dive Show, 30 & 31 Aug 2025 to be held at Mystery Creek Events Centre, Waipa
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Palm Beach International Boat Show, 19 - 23 Mar 2025 to be held along Flagler Drive in downtown West Palm Beach
Geelong Boat Show, 15 - 16 March to be held at Royal Geelong Yacht Club, Fairnie Park, and Transvaal Square
International Multihull Show, 23 - 27 Apr 2025 to be held in Terre-plein Ouest du port La Grande-Motte (34), France
Palma International Boat Show, 30 Apr - 3 May 2025 to be held at the Superyacht Village, Palma, Spain
Barcaly's Jersey Boat Show, 3 - 5 May 2025 to be held in the Channel Islands
South Coast & Green Tech Boat Show, 9 - 11 May 2025 to be held in Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire
The British Motor Yacht Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 to be held at the Swanwick Marina, Southampton, Hampshire
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 15 - 18 May 2025 at Auckland Showgrounds, Auckland
Sanctuary Cove International Boat show, 22 - 25 May 2025 to be held in Sanctuary Cove, Queensland
Sydney International Boat show, 31 July - 3 Aug 2025 to be held at ICC Sydney & Cockle Bay, Darling Harbour
Cannes Yachting Festival, 9 - 14 Sep 2025 at Cannes – Vieux Port & Port Canto
Genoa Boat Show, 18 - 23 Sep 2025 to be held in Genoa, Italy
Southampton International Boat Show, 19 - 28 Sep 2025 to be held in Southampton, UK
International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition & Conference (IBEX), 7 - 9 Oct 2025 to be held in Tampa, Florida
Annapolis Sail Boat Show, 9 - 13 Oct 2025 to be held at City Dock, Annapolis, Maryland
Melbourne International Boat Show, 16 - 19 October 2025 to be held at New Quay Promenade Harbour Esplanade Seven Marinas
Biograd Boat Show, 22 - 26 Oct 2025, TBC to be held in the City of Biograd, Croatia
Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 29 Oct – 2 Nov 2025 to be held at several locations in Fort Lauderdale
Hiswa Te Water, 3 - 7 Nov 2025 to be held in Bataviahaven Lelystad, The Netherlands
METSTRADE 18 - 20 Nov 2025 to be held at the Rai, Amsterdam
Newport International Boat Show, 20 - 23 Nov 2025 to be held in Newport, Rhode Island
Antigua Charter Yacht Show 4 - 9 Dec 2025 to be held at the Nelson's Dockyard UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua
Boot Düsseldorf 17 - 25 Jan 2026 to be held in Düsseldorf, Germany
New York Boat Show, Jan 2026 to be held at the Javits Center, New York
Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at Nassau, Bahamas
Houston Boat Show, Jan - Feb 2026 to be held at the NRG Center, Houston, Texas
Miami International Boat Show, Feb 2026 to be held in Miami
Monaco Yacht Show, 24 - 27 Sep 2025 on Monacco
