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Coastguard Boating Education is making a Splash in Local Pools Coastguard Boating Education has dived into promoting their Safe Boating Programme by endorsing existing swim programmes who meet the specified criteria for delivery, running at both private and public pools, clubs, schools and organisations. Targeting primary and intermediate aged children, the programmes practical... > Read more

Great ad from Water Safety New Zealand. Boating, it's our way of life. > Read more

Safety first out on the water Coastguard Boating Education's General Manager Neil Murray Many Kiwi boaties are no doubt hoping to take their crafts out on the water for the first long weekend of spring. The weather's not looking great but that won't stop... > Read more

Michael Wang Interviewed by World TV Chinese Ltd. Our mandarin speaking tutor was recently interviewed by World TV Chinese. http://www.istars.co.nz/article-69087-1.html... > Read more

Flashcards This set of 84 individual flash cards covering navigational buoyage and collision prevention rules (NZ and international), feature realistic digital images of buoys, and vessels displaying day shapes and lights in a variety of situations. Night time recognition cards... > Read more

The Give Way Rules at Sea never change The give way rules on the road have changed, however the Give Way Rules at Sea never change. If you are confused on who to give way to whilst you are boating,... > Read more

Crew Change at Coastguard Boating Education With the New Year comes a change of crew at the Coastguard Boating Education national office in Auckland. Neil Murray is now at the... > Read more

Media Release 1/12/2011 Folau Mau – Journey Safely. A boating safety initiative awarded for its spirit of cooperation. Folau Mau translated means journey safely. This was the inspiration behind the collaboration of agencies in the marine sector: Maritime New... > Read more

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CBES National Conference, Full Steam Ahead That’s right; on Saturday 29th October Coastguard Boating Education (CBES) will be hosting its national conference at the prestigious Royal NZ Yacht Squadron in Westhaven, Auckland. Its full steam ahead with an... > Read more

Katie McNabb appointed as a Director on the Coastguard Boating Education BoardCoastguard Boating Education (CBES) Chairman, Brooke Archbold, is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie McNabb... > Read more

Club Safety Boat Operator Course for Rowing Clubs is now available at Coastguard Boating Education A new (Rowing Club version) Club Safety Boat Operator Course is now available nationally... > Read more

Get your VHF Call Sign in an instant click The VHF radio is an important means of communication on any boat, large or small, recreational or commercial.  Are you aware that maritime... > Read more

ICC now available to NZ Citizens The International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (known as an ICC) is now available to New Zealand citizens (before March 1st 2011 ICCs were only... > Read more

Chartwork Plotter This handy plotter is ideal for Chartwork both on the boat and in the classroom. It’s durable, flexible and is a handy A4 size – making it easy to carry,... > Read more

Bar Crossing Course now available at Coastguard Boating Education Did you know that there are more fatal boating accidents on harbour/river bars than anywhere else?  Extreme care and... > Read more

CBES Chairman of the Board awarded Life Membership to CNZ Life membership to an organisation is testament to the valuable and dedicated service an individual provides. Coastguard... > Read more

Coastguard Boating Education tutors receive recognition Coastguard Boating Education hosted a series of regional forums; starting in Christchurch in late August, followed by Taupo and ending... > Read more

Sail Nelson - NZ RYA School of the Year Award 2010Sail Nelson is the deserving recipient of the NZ RYA School of the Year Award, presented at the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Forum 2010, held... > Read more

Day Skipper & Boatmaster Unit Standards increase in ValueFor those considering a career in the marine industry, be it a boat builder, ship’s captain or crewing on a super yacht, the... > Read more