Coastguard Hawkes Bay wins 'PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR'

Coastguard Hawke's Bay was awarded 'performance of the year' at the National Coastguard conference in Christchurch in September.

The unit was recognised for its outstanding rescues during 2008-9 and its dedication to education and upgrading it's rescue vessel to better meet the needs of the HB boating community.

Coastguard New Zealand chief executive officer Bruce Reid described the Hawke's Bay team as an "outstanding example" of commitment and heroism.

Coastguard Hawke's Bay is based in the recently revamped building on Meeanee Quay provides a marine search and rescue service to the greater Hawke’s Bay region. This service is under the control and direction of Police during these emergencies; however we also provide a community service to local boaties with breakdown assist, boat safety gear checks, oil spill response and safety education.

• Coastguard throughout New Zealand rely on public support for our continued operation, and welcome donations of time and expertise, as well as financial support from local businesses and individuals.
• Help Coastguard Hawke's Bay today, to save lives tomorrow!
• Coastguard Hawke's Bay is here for all sorts of reasons which may include:
  Pumping out a sinking boat
  Searching for signs of a missing boat
  Providing a radio service with regular weather updates and navigational safety notices
  Picking up survivors from the sea
  Pulling a board-sailor to safety when his strength has left him
  Rescuing the kids in their inflatable boat when they have been blown offshore
  Taking trip reports
  Towing a disabled boat to safety
  Pumping water onto a boat in flames
  Applying CPR to someone suffering a heart attack
  Jump starting a resistant battery

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