Coastguard Whakatane Membership
Everyone boating out of Whakatane and nearby harbour and
river entrances is encouraged to join Coastguard Whakatane
.All members must be over 15 years of age
If you are not already a member then you can join right
now:
By doing this you will be contributing to the cost of the
services provided to the boating public. (eg. Marine Radio
Service and Rescue Vessel)
We have four classes of membership.
1. Ordinary Members.
These members have all the rights, privileges and responsibilities
of membership of the association. They are able to use our
VHF marine radio channels 60, 71, and 80 as well as CB channel
6. As a financial member you can also receive up to 3 free
tows a year from our Dedicated Rescue Vessel should you
breakdown while at sea.
Annual Subscription is $55.00.
2. Associate Members
These members shall be persons, businesses or organisations
who wish to contribute to the Association in some way (eg.
a volunteer Radio Operator or Rescue Vessel Crew) but do
not wish to become full members and use the services of
our VHF Marine Radio Service or our Rescue Vessel. They
are able to speak at General Meetings but cannot vote.
Annual Subscription is $20.00.
3. Honorary Associate Members.
This type of membership is conferred on persons or businesses
who in the view of the Management Committee of Coastguard
Whakatane have contributed significantly to the activities
of the Association.
Annual Subscription is nil.
4. Life Members.
These are persons or organisations that have rendered special
or extraordinary service to the Association. They have full
ordinary membership rights and privileges.
Annual Subscription is nil.
GENERAL INFORMATION.
Coastguard Whakatane is a member of the Royal New Zealand
Coastguard Federation which comprises of 65 affiliated member
units from throughout New Zealand. We receive no Government
Funding but rely on subscriptions, donations, grants and
various fund raising activities arranged by the Management
Committee of Coastguard Whakatane.
Membership forms
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