Coastguard Northern Region is the charity saving lives at sea in the Northern part of New Zealand. In addition to patrol and Search and Rescue, we provide a variety of information and educational services designed to maximise your safe enjoyment of the water.

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COASTGUARD NIGHT TO GIVE WOMEN CONFIDENCE ON THE WATER

The fear among a lot of women who go boating who are unsure of what they would do if something happened to their partner while out on their boat has prompted Coastguard Northern Region to organise a series of evenings aimed at giving women some of the skills necessary to be able to cope if they find themselves in this situation.

“Suddenly in Charge” is an informative and fun evening that has been developed by women, for women and will be presented by women. It is designed to serve as a “taster” to not only give women the confidence on the water, but to also make boating more fun and enjoyable for everybody. The evening will also provide a glimpse into what is required to undertake and complete one of the popular Coastguard Boating Education courses such as the popular Day Skipper or Marine VHF Radio Operator courses that are run throughout New Zealand.

Coastguard Northern Region’s Education and Promotions Officer Kylie Sisley is organising the evenings and says that Coastguard wants people to be able to go out, relax and discover what fun boating is without being anxious and this informative and fun evening will definitely help the organisation to achieve that.

“Women who have attend the evening will be able to hear from three very experienced boating women who will not only provide a bit of theory, some practical advice and simple tips, but will also share some interesting stories about their time on the water.

Kylie Sisley says that in recent years there has been a noticeable trend that more and more women are completing Boating Education courses run by the Coastguard Northern Region Maritime School, either on their own or with their friends.

“The feedback that we have been getting is that women want to be become more active and confident when they go boating and they have recognised the need to become better educated. Men and women’s learning styles differ which was the reason behind the successful introduction of women only courses several years ago.”

Three “Suddenly in Charge” evenings have been held at both the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre and the Te Atatu Boating Club. The plan is to progressively have more evenings building up to the coming summer. To get further information please either email kylies@coastguard.org.nz or phone 0508 RESCUE.

COASTGUARD NORTHERN REGION INC. - NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING        

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of members will be held at the Auckland Marine Rescue Centre, Mechanics Bay, on Tuesday 21 September 2010 at 1930 hours.

Final date for receiving agenda items and any changes to the constitution: Monday 23 August 2010.
Final date for receiving appointments nominations: Tuesday 14 September 2010.

Chief Executive Officer
Coastguard Northern Region
PO Box 2195, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140
Email: deanl@coastguard.org.nz