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Safety at Sea

Important maritime information to keep you safe when out on the water:

Knowing the Boating Safety Code - 5 simple rules to keep you safe

Skipper responsibility

Communications

 

How to cross a bar safely in a trailer powerboat

There are three types of bars:

  • dangerous
  • very dangerous; and
  • extremely dangerous.

Find out the information you need to know to make a safer bar crossing.

Watch video

If in doubt, don't go out!

  1. Weather

Upcoming Events

Boat Checks 2019/20

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

HBSFC
- Sat 28th/Sun 29th Sept 0800-1200 hrs
- Sat 5th/Sun 6th Oct 0800-1200 hrs
NB - Please note that HBSFC check point will be on the concrete wharf area adjacent to the weigh shed.
HBSFC Opening Day is Saturday 12th Oct

Clifton Marine
- Sun 6th October 1300-1500 hrs
- Sun 13th October 0830-1100 hrs
Clifton Marine Opening Day is 19th Oct

To enter Hawke’s Bay Sports Fishing Club and Clifton Marine Club competitions, all boats must comply and meet standards outlined in the boating checklist.

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

For moored boats 
Please contact Peter Boshier 0274 427 805

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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