Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard was formed in 1990 as the result of growing concern over marine related accidents and mishaps around Waiheke Island, some of which ended tragically. Initially created as a rescue arm of the Waiheke Boating Club, the unit soon developed into a separate Coastguard unit, and became affiliated to the NZ Coastguard Federation in 1997. The unit has 5 COC (certificate of competency) qualified skippers and 8 'wet' crew, all volunteers, who crew the 8.5 m Dedicated Rescue Vessel on 24 hours pager callout, 365 days a year.
Crew and skippers, although volunteers, train to full professional standards. Not only do they crew the rescue vessel but take part in committees, fundraising, maintenance, lots of training and, at every opportunity, attempt to keep the public informed in matters of safety at sea...some of them even manage to hold down jobs amongst all that.
Waiheke Rescue 8.5 m Rayglass Protector
Sponsors:
The Waiheke Volunteer Coastguard would also like to thank all the good people of Waiheke Community for their support.
Contact:
President: Peter Cox
Email: judypetercox@clear.net.nz
Meetings/Training:
On the water training every Sunday (rostered crews), Class room training once a month, Committee once a month.
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