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Improve your boating knowledge this summer 27 Jan, 2021 08:49 PM 2 minutes to read There had been an increase in new boat and jet ski purchases this summer. Photo / File There had been an increase in new boat and jet ski purchases this summer. Photo / File Bay of Plenty Times It's the perfect time to improve your boating knowledge, according to Water Safety Bay of Plenty and Coastguard Boating Education. Water Safety BOP said 29 per cent of preventable drownings in the Bay of Plenty in the past 10 years involved some form of boating and water safety advocates were concerned with the level o...

Press Release – Maritime New Zealand As the weather warms up and work winds down, most of us are itching to get to the beach, the lake or the river. And while theres nothing like a beaut summers day on the boat, kayak, jetski or watercraft of your choice, youll want to keep … As the weather warms up and work winds down, most of us are itching to get to the beach, the lake or the river. And while there’s nothing like a beaut summer’s day on the boat, kayak, jetski or watercraft of your choice, you’ll want to keep yourself, and your loved ones, safe.

Source: Maritime New Zealand As the weather warms up and work winds down, most of us are itching to get to the beach, the lake or the river. And while there’s nothing like a beaut summer’s day on the boat, kayak, jetski or watercraft of your choice, you’ll want to keep yourself, and your loved ones, safe. And as more and more of us – almost one in two Kiwis – get on the water than ever before, and with boat retailers experiencing record sales, staying safe is more important than ever. So, what can you do to get the best out of your summer while still saying safe?

Source: Maritime New Zealand With boat sales skyrocketing as Kiwis stay home this summer, Maritime NZ is urging boaties to get to grips with safety before heading out on the water. The NZ Marine Industry Association is seeing record boat sales and Maritime NZ says harbourmasters are already reporting many new boaties on the water this season. Peter Busfield of NZ Marine Industry Association says sales have doubled over the last quarter. “Boat sales from July to November have doubled on last year and order books are filling up production for 2021. “Manufacturers and their retailers are exp...