Boatie's HandBook

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.

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

If your boat has been laid up over winter, now’s a good time to check over it before you head back out. 

Crossing a bar is dangerous. A Bar Crossing Report can be made via VHF radio or cellphone, to let Coastguard know and keep watch as you head out over a bar.

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

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

While it’s true that any lifejacket is better than none when you head out on the water, it’s a good idea to select the best lifejacket for your activity.

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.