Welcome to Coastguard Whangamata
Coastguard Whangamata is one of 68 local units operating throughout New Zealand and of the 17 local units of Coastguard Eastern Region. Coastguard’s search and rescue vessels, aircraft and communications volunteers provide search and rescue for a large number of local communities.
Coastguard Whangamata currently has 75 active volunteers including 20 crew members, 5 skippers, 4 duty officers, 2 SAR controllers and 30 radio operators of which 8 are home based, 12 Committee and Administration. Coastguard Whangamata has a very close working relationship with Police, Surf Lifesaving Whangamata and St John Ambulance.
Coastguard Whangamata promotes Skipper Responsibility as the core principle to safe boating. At all times the individual in charge of the boat or craft must take all practical steps to keep their craft and those on board safe.
Coastguard Whangamata is one of 68 local units operating throughout New Zealand and of the 17 local units of Coastguard Eastern Region. Coastguard’s search and rescue vessels, aircraft and communications volunteers provide search and rescue for a large number of local communities.
Coastguard Whangamata currently has 75 active volunteers including 20 crew members, 5 skippers, 4 duty officers, 2 SAR controllers and 30 radio operators of which 8 are home based, 12 Committee and Administration. Coastguard Whangamata has a very close working relationship with Police, Surf Lifesaving Whangamata and St John Ambulance.
Coastguard Whangamata promotes Skipper Responsibility as the core principle to safe boating. At all times the individual in charge of the boat or craft must take all practical steps to keep their craft and those on board safe.
Royal New Zealand Coastguard
" The Charity saving lives at sea "
" The Charity saving lives at sea "
Contacts:
Radio Operations HQ : 07 865 8800
Email: radops.wcg@xtra.co.nz
Radio Operations HQ : 07 865 8800
Email: radops.wcg@xtra.co.nz
Postal:
The Secretary
Coastguard Volunteer Whangamata
PO Box 11, Whangamata 3620
The Secretary
Coastguard Volunteer Whangamata
PO Box 11, Whangamata 3620
President: George Williams 07 865 9166
Vice President: John Chadwick 07 865 9044
Secretary: Pam Johnson 07 865 8205
Treasurer: Kathy Francis 07 865 8965
Vice President: John Chadwick 07 865 9044
Secretary: Pam Johnson 07 865 8205
Treasurer: Kathy Francis 07 865 8965
Thanks to our sponsors:
For all other enquiries:
VHF Channel 84
Phone 07 8658800
VHF Channel 84
Phone 07 8658800
In an emergency at sea contact us via
VHF Channel 16 or call 111
VHF Channel 16 or call 111