The Whitianga Coastguard is a volunteer organisation with 20 active crew members who are trained to support radio calls, rescues and education courses.
The Whitianga Coastguard is a busy coastguard unit based in the Eastern Region. Whitianga Coastguard's area of responsibility stretches from Cape Colville in the North to Boat Harbour in the South and can assist Tairua/Pauanui when required.
The Whitianga Coastguard is a busy coastguard unit based in the Eastern Region. Whitianga Coastguard's area of responsibility stretches from Cape Colville in the North to Boat Harbour in the South and can assist Tairua/Pauanui when required.
Whitainga Volunteer Coastguard - Saving Lives at Sea
Whitianga Coastguard offers
- a yearly membership (to join follow the website link)
- radio reports
- weather information
- the opportunity to volunteer within the organisation
- sponsorship opportunities
- loyalty card participation
Coastguard VHF Radio Channels
- Whitianga #Ch63
- NowCasting #Ch20
Join or Donate to Whitianga Coastguard
Follow the website link to join Whitianga Coastguard as a full or associate member. Whitianga Coastguard also welcomes donations.
Follow the website link to join Whitianga Coastguard as a full or associate member. Whitianga Coastguard also welcomes donations.
Whitianga Coastguard Education Courses
Coastguard hosts and has information about the following courses which are run in and outside of the Whitianga and Mercury Bay Area.
Coastguard hosts and has information about the following courses which are run in and outside of the Whitianga and Mercury Bay Area.
- Day skipper courses
- Boatmaster
- Marine VHF Radio
- Specialty Courses (Maritime Restricted Operators Certificate (MROC- formerly RRTOC), Sea Kayak Module, Coastal Skipper, Radar, GPS Operator)
Coastguard Website
Link to the Coastguard website from this page for useful safety information and up to date from Whitianga Coastguard.
Coastguard VHF Radio Channels
Link to the Coastguard website from this page for useful safety information and up to date from Whitianga Coastguard.
Coastguard VHF Radio Channels
- Whitianga #Ch63
- NowCasting #Ch20
