Coastguard Hawke's Bay


Become a member of Coastguard Hawke's Bay

Coastguard Hawke's Bay have over 700 members of which about 50 are active search and rescue crew members, helping in areas such as Rescue Vessel Skippers, Boat crew, Shore support, Search and Rescue advisors and Radio communications.

If you are interested in becoming an Active Professional Volunteer with Coastguard Hawke's Bay please contact us for more information.

Coastguard Supporter Membership (non active) costs $80 per year, which includes many benefits.

Some of these benefits are:

  • A free assist within our area
  • Boat Safety Checks. Click here for the checklist
  • Regular Newsletters
  • Knowing that you are supporting Coastguard to continue saving lives at sea

If you would like to become a member now, please fill in the application form or alternatively download our Membership Form and return to our office.

Payments can be made to:
Hawke’s Bay Volunteer Coastguard
12-3144-0170504-00

Please include your surname and initials in the Reference.

Upcoming Events

Annual Boat Checks 2023/2024

Hawke’s Bay Volunteer Coastguard will be conducting annual boat checks at venues and dates as below:

HBSFC
Saturday 30th Sept and Sunday 1st Oct 0800 – 1200 hrs
Opening Day is Saturday 7th Oct

Clifton Marine
Saturday 7th October 0800 - 1030 hrs 
Sunday 15th October 0830 – 1030 hrs
Opening Day is Saturday 21st Oct

For moored boats – please contact Peter Boshier (Mobile 0274 427805), or John Flett (Mobile 0274319454) 

Inspections also available at Coastguard Headquarters, 704 Meeanee Quay, Westshore: Wednesday evenings: 1700-1900hrs

FREE inspections for coastguard members

Sponsors & Supporters

Bayleys - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay Napier Port - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay
The Southern Trust - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay The Lion Foundation - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay
Eastern & Central Community Trust - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay Hastings District Council - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay
Napier City Council - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay 
Infinity Foundation - Sponsor of Coastguard Hawke's Bay  

Coastguard Hawke's Bay

Coastguard Hawke's Bay Operations & Education Centre:
704 Meeanee Quay, Napier 4110, NZ.  Phone: 06 834 1345  Email: info@hawkesbaycoastguard.co.nz   www.hawkesbaycoastguard.co.nz