New to boating

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Avoid ruining a day on the water by making sure your battery is in good nick.

You're going to need to know some practical knots for boating.

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

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

Crossing a bar can be very dangerous. Check out our tips for getting across safely.

A lifejacket is only good for saving your – or your child’s – life if it stays on snugly when you need it.

To help keep you safe out on the water, Coastguard Northern Region – with the help of our friends at Hutchwilco – operate a lifejacket rental service to cover you no matter what situation you're faced with.

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.

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

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.

Here are three easy ways to keep yourself out of trouble and our marine environment clean.

Just like driving a car on the road, there are a laws and safety regulations for when you’re out on the water.