A boat with 2 people onboard had steering problems and could only steer a straight line. Sea conditions were slight with 0.5m swell. An all stations call was transmitted and a good samaritan offered to assist. The good samaritan towed the boat to safety.
Harbour Superintendant reported that a 4.7m boat with 2 POB had capsized on Whakatane Bar. Conditions were moderate with 1.5m swell from NE. The people in the water were rescued by surfboarders who were surfing near the bar. The Harbour Superintendant picked up...
A call for assistance from 5.5m boat with motor problem. It was located between Thornton and Raurimu Islands. There were two POB and sea conditions were good with 0.5m swell. Whakatane Rescue responded with a crew of 4. The boat was located and towed back to...
A member of the public reported to Ohope Surf Club that a paddle boarder was thought to be waving a paddle in distress 2-5km off Ohope School. A few minutes later the paddle boarder had disappeared. Surf Club notified CG Whakatane and Whakatane Rescue was tasked to...
A boat with 2 POB ran out of fuel near Whakatane Bar and ran aground on Coastlands side of western rocks. Good samaritan responded immediately before Whakatane Rescue could be called out and towed the boat to safety.
