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
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.
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If in doubt, don't go out!
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
Quick Links
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