Two new trophies are on the line at the annual Bay of Islands Sailing Week regatta from 23-26 January this year. The Yachting New Zealand SheSails NZ Top Female Helm Open Racing and Top Female Helm Island
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Miraculous Sea Rescue: 23 Hours of Survival
A man has been saved after spending 23.5 hours in the water at sea off the coast of Whangamatā, after using the reflection from his wristwatch to catch the attention of three fishermen.
The man set off
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Boaties, abide by the safety code!
Maritime NZ is urging recreational boat users to take greater caution and follow the Boating Safety Code, following several alarming incidents and near misses this summer.
Maritime NZ Principal Advisor
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Coastguard and Yamaha team up to support PASS waka ama success
A tale of generosity, community, and safety as Coastguard and Yamaha support Pacific Advance Secondary School’s thriving waka ama programme after an impressive fourth-place finish at the 2023 World
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Operation Neptune focuses on summer boating safety
With thousands of people expected to take to the water this summer, Waikato Regional Council maritime officers will be out and about promoting boating safety.
“Operation Neptune is about providing a
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New Zealand wins closest SailGP final ever
New Zealand secured a Persian Gulf victory in the closest three-boat final of the season, narrowly beating Australia after a last-minute penalty cost Canada the win.
This triumph propelled New Zealand
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Hato Hone St John urges water safety this summer
As summer approaches, Hato Hone St John urges everyone to stay safe around water, whether at the beach, swimming holes, or backyard pools, and to look out for whānau and friends.
Last year, Hato Hone
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Boaties: Keep it clean down below this summer
Keeping boat hulls and anchors clean is the best way to protect Hawke’s Bay waters and reduce the risk of introducing or spreading unwanted marine pests.
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Senior Biodiversity
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Prosecution a reminder to recreational skippers – Maritime NZ
The recent sentencing of a recreational skipper in the Christchurch District Court serves as a stark reminder to fellow boat enthusiasts, says Maritime New Zealand.
Last month, the skipper of the power
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Surf Lifesaving New Zealand launches Operation Flotation
Surf Lifesaving New Zealand has launched Operation Flotation, aimed at decreasing the number of drownings along New Zealand’s coast and inland waterways.
For many New Zealanders, the beach is one of
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