Coastguard Boating Safety Guide
Seen the TV ad? Download your own copy of the Coastguard Boating Safety Guide before you go on the water this Summer.
Remember, Coastguard promotes Skipper Responsibility as the core principle to safe boating. At all times the individual in charge of the boat or craft must take all practical steps to keep their craft and those on board safe.
Coastguard Summer Lottery Drawn
Firstly a huge thank you to everyone who supported Coastguard through the Summer Lottery. The continued support of New Zealanders to our charity in this way is appreciated.
The major prize winners were scattered throughout the country from Auckland to Dunedin. Congratulations to all of the prize winners.
Check out the full list of winning tickets numbers here
Coastguard Encouraged by Summer Boating Trends
Coastguard New Zealand says its volunteers have had a steady start to the summer season, with a similar number of calls for assistance compared with the same period last year.
Over the period from 1 December 2009 to 17 January 2010, Coastguard volunteers dealt with 869 incidents, including search and rescue operations, compared with 871 during the same period in 2009.
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Finding people at sea isn't easy - without your help its impossible!
Our brave volunteers donate over 300,000 hours every year to keeping New Zealers safe on the water. Help them out by making a donation today.
In an average day in New Zealand Coastguard sends out 10 rescue crews to assist someone who is in some degree of trouble on the water.
That’s over 3500 incidents every year, involving over 5600 people who may not be with us today if it wasn’t for our Coastguard volunteer crews.
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