Raglan Volunteer Coastguard (formerly Raglan Sea Rescue Group) provides SAR and marine assistance services on the west coast of the North Island from Crayfish Point (north) to Tirua Point (south).
We operate two rescue vessels out of Raglan Harbour:
Yanmar City ZMQ9006 is an 11 metre aluminium Scot Robson catamaran. She was built by Murray Newman (Westcoast Boats, Raglan) and with thanks to our sponsors, was purchased several years later by our unit from the original owner. Generous sponsorship from Raglan Harbourview Hotel has allowed us to fit out our vessel to DRV survey standards.
Raglan Ski Rescue ZMQ9004 (2005 Yamaha Wave Runner FX 140 - soon to be replaced with a 2007 Yamaha Cruiser 160), provides SAR services to anyone in distress around coastal inshore locations, such as surfers, kitesurfers, windsurfers or kayakers. She also provides support service to Yanmar City and has proven valuable as a first response vessel in a variety of situations.
Most of our crews are multi-talented! In addition to our regular training for DRV's in a range of varying sea states and weather conditions, Raglan Volunteer Coastguard crews participate in combined trainings with other emergency services. We have established an excellent working relationship with the Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club and often provide support to the Waikato Westpac Air Ambulance Rescue Helicopter as "jumpers" (rescue swimmers).
Local information
VHF channels & local info
- Emergency/Distress VHF Int Ch 16 (Maritime Radio)
- Coastguard Radio VHF Ch 86
- Continuous Weather Forecast VHF Int Ch 22
Trainings & Meetings
All crew train weekly on Wednesday nights 1700-1900hrs. Committee meets second Wednesday of every month at 1900hrs at the Combined Emergency Services Room (above the Raglan Fire Station).
Base
- Callsign "Raglan Coastguard Base"
- Physical address: 11 Wainui Road (behind Raglan Fire Station)
- Phone (07) 825 8885 (operates during training & incidents/callouts only)
Contact
Sponsors
- The Caversham Foundation
- The Perry Foundation
- Trust Waikato
- Waikato District Council
- The Lion Foundation
- The Trillian Trust
- WEL Energy Community Trust
- Gallagher Community Trust
- Sky City Community Trust
- Oceanbridge Shipping Limited
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