Water Safety Month - NZ

Coastguard skipper Sarah Psaila shapes NZ's next generation of safe boaters

Meet Sarah Psaila, Coastguard Auckland skipper and Safe Boating Programme Manager, shaping the next generation of safe boaters across New Zealand.

Maritime NZ deploys Buoy-Boy near shore to tackle boating safety blind spot

Maritime NZ deploys Buoy-Boy near shorelines to remind Kiwi boaters to wear a lifejacket, check forecasts, and carry communication before heading out.

Water Safety Month kicks off as NZ heads into its deadliest season for drowning

November is Water Safety Month in NZ. With summer our deadliest season for drowning, Water Safety NZ is rallying communities under the theme We All Play a Part.

Rob Hewitt calls on Kiwi dads to wear lifejackets after 90% boating drowning toll

Rob Hewitt is calling on Kiwi dads to wear lifejackets after 90% of boating drowning victims in 2024 were found without one. His message is simple but vital.

Clinic highlights pre-departure safety habits every skipper should build

Key safety habits from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep Clinic. Learn what skippers should do before leaving the dock to keep crew safe on every voyage.

Wild Chix Women's Day Out puts women at the helm on the Hauraki Gulf

Women took the helm on the Hauraki Gulf at a Wild Chix day out, building real boating confidence through hands-on skippering, fishing, and safety drills.

Cape Palliser capsize a warning: check safety gear before you head out this season

A Cape Palliser capsize shows why safety gear must actually work. Learn how to inspect flares, EPIRBs, and fire extinguishers before heading out on the water.

Small rescue, big reminder: be prepared on the water

Too-Close-A-Call on the Water: Why Coastguard Membership is a Must-Have

The other week, we found ourselves in a situation every boatie dreads—our 50-foot yacht's motor failed just 20 metres from the marina entrance. What should have been a laughable mishap quickly turned serious as the strong current began pulling us away from land and into danger.