In 2007 a test was done in Auckland relating to the visibility of kayakers. The report from that test is in this document Kayak Safety Equipment …
The format of verbally transmitted marine radio distress and urgency calls has changed.
To align with the current ITU format (to which we are now requested …
Buying a VHF radio
Most important thing to do –
Having removed your new radio from its box, switch it to the International setup. There are usually …
Emergency Equipment SuppliersBoatshop (Chch) ~ flares, EPIRBs, marine VHF radios, lights Burnsco ~ flares, marine VHF radios Hella Marine ~ flashing lights RFD ~ EPIRBs …
Regarding clubs and auditing and registration. None of this is required if you are a club, incorporated or non incorporated that does not employ anyone. …
ARC Bylaw ~ Visibility of kayaks and paddle craft Effective from 1 July 2008
Clause 2.17 Auckland Regional Council Navigation Safety Bylaw 2008
1. Every kayak and paddle …
Following a grim 2003/04 paddling summer, with two sea kayakers drowning, another killed in a collision with a power boat and several offshore rescues that …
The LTSA and the New Zealand Police Infringement Bureau revised and markedly increased infringement fees pertaining to offences relating to failing to identify an ‘over-dimension’ …
DecklinesAt a recent forum, during rescue practice, it was noticed how many kayaks had decklines fitted that were too tight to be grasped or used …
Firstly – Andrew McCauley never actuated his beacon. It was tested after his kayak was retrieved and was found to be in working order – …
See Maritime Rules Part 22: Collision Prevention
Maritime Rules
Part 22 Collision Prevention
The rules can be downloaded as a PDF Maritime Rules, Part 22: Collision Prevention (247 KB)
Some (but …
Refer to this site – Radar Reflectors and Sea Kayak Visibility
Also read the Radar, Reflectors and Sea Kayaks: A Visibility Study PDF (2.5 MB).
Two kayaks and involving one capsize
The description below shows how to do the most basic recovery. There are T, X, H rescues, dragging the rescued kayak …
Incident Article
An article about Sea Kayaking Incidents 1992 – 2005 by Iona Bailey is available from the WMS website.
WEM Journal article
NOTE: References 7, 10 and …
Float PlanWhen filled out, this form will give anyone looking for your paddling group, some idea of the area you may be in, expected time …
Towing ~ Describes a number of different towing setups. Towing Techniques PDF (765 KB).Cold water paddling ~ hypothermia, suitable clothing etc. Cold Water Safety PDF …
On Thursday, 24 November, at a Gala Dinner held at Te Papa in Wellington, the Sealord New Zealand Water Safety Awards for 2011 were presented. The awards …
MetService supports Safe Boating Week and give pointers to better understanding the reports.Understanding Sea Conditions From Marine ForecastsFor more information and app download links, check …