Coastguard Whakatāne

Inside Coastguard Whakatāne

Coastguard Whakatāne is a volunteer marine search and rescue organisation dedicated to the safety of Eastern Bay of Plenty waterways. Membership provides boaters with direct support for these services, including access to the rescue vessel Whakatāne Rescue II operated by trained volunteers. The club’s communications centre at Whakatāne Heads operates daily from 0800 to 1800, delivering consistent monitoring and response capability. With 1200 members, the organisation relies on contributions from those who boat out of the Whakatāne area to maintain its operations.

Coastguard Whakatāne in the Community

This coastguard service plays a practical role in supporting maritime safety for both residents and visitors. Volunteers staff the rescue vessel and communications centre, responding to incidents on local waterways. Membership is open to all boating out of the Whakatāne area and helps fund the ongoing work of the trained volunteer team.

• Volunteer marine search and rescue service for Eastern Bay of Plenty waterways
• Rescue vessel Whakatāne Rescue II operated by trained volunteers
• Communications centre at Whakatāne Heads manned daily from 0800 to 1800
• 1200 members supporting services through membership contributions
• Membership encouraged for all boating out of the Whakatāne area

Getting to Coastguard Whakatāne

Based in Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty, the club is positioned to serve local boaters and those using the surrounding waterways. Those interested in membership or learning more about the volunteer service can contact the club directly for details on how to get involved.