SAFETY
a. All vessels must carry 2 forms of operational mobile communication, VHF Radio (hand-held VHF is okay) and cellphone. One approved Life Jacket per person and one current hand-held flare, and/or 406mhz EPIRB. No exceptions – this is a competition requirement.
b. All vessels in the contest must monitor CH 14 repeater,(owned by the Wellington Coastguard and the Mana Coastguard). CH2
c. (04) 568 5404 or 027 318 1959 – Competition HQ – can be used as a last resort if radio contact fails.
d. Distress safety calling channel in the first instance is CH 16. Failing that CH 62 or CH 71
e. All vessels must be operationally compliant
f. In addition to the mandatory equipment stated above, it is strongly recommended that the following items are carried on each vessel:
– More than 1 working Mobile Phone (Boats)
– Working Navigation lights
– First Aid Kit
– Anchor and Warp
– Bilge pump
– Bucket
– Paddle(s)
– Compass
– Knife
– Fire Extinguisher
– Spare fuel
– Torch
– Emergency tool kit
g. Always take care on rocks and dangerous surfaces.
Special thanks to the Wellington & Mana Coastguard for the use of their repeater. Please remember Coastguard has priority over this channel.
With no cure for a childhood heart condition, Heart Kids NZ is committed to providing lifelong, vital services at no cost to ensure all those impacted will feel supported, informed, educated, and connected.
Heart families can be faced with separation, isolation, stress, financial hardship, and loneliness during their journey. The future is uncertain, and these families need support.
“You’re not really ever out of the woods,” says Rebecca Gourlay, Maya’s mum.
Heart Kids NZ is the only national organisation in Aotearoa NZ dedicated to providing that support.
We help at every step of the journey; from diagnosis, through childhood, the teenage years and into adulthood. Our practical and emotional support is vital in helping individuals and families cope with the day-to-day challenges of living with a childhood heart condition.
