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We give you tips on how to keep your boat trailer in top condition.

FishCare promotes best practice techniques to help people contribute to fishery and environmental sustainability.

If you’re looking to take a boat out for the first time, you need to know the rules of the road at sea.

Make sure you kick off your boat trip smoothly, by checking these key things every time you head out.

Check out our top 10 recommendations to keep your boat in tip top condition at all times.

A trip report (TR) is a message that you pass to Coastguard Radio to advise us of your intended boating activity.

All VHF radio transmissions in New Zealand are legally required to be individually identifiable, and the best way to do this is with a callsign.

Broken down, need a tow, or simply looking to make a trip report? Use these VHF channels to contact us.

Most emergencies occur unexpectedly and very quickly. Being ready for any issue can help you and your mates survive a dramatic incident.

Here's the Coastguard approved list of what you should have on your vessel when you head out.

Here's a handy checklist for when it comes to checking the gear aboard your boat.

Drowning Prevention Auckland lend out lifejackets to the public around Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Waikato.

Your beacon, be it a PLB or EPIRB, is a key piece of safety equipment to have with you when you’re exploring the great outdoors – whether on the water, or on land.

Get a great deal on marine insurance with our friends from Marsh.