Onwater safety
Regional roundup: What changes to workplace health and safety system mean for clubs
Our NZCT regional development managers have been out and about over the past mon...
Nigel Richards: Boating safety at sea depends on every crew member, not just the Person in Charge
By Nigel RichardsToo often, when incidents happen at sea, attention lands almost...
Nigel Richards: Safety at sea depends on every crew member, not just the Person in Charge
By Nigel RichardsToo often, when incidents happen at sea, attention lands almost...
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...
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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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...
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...
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...