Person in water – 11/22/2016 – 18:21 to 19:41

At 1821hr Whakatane Rescue was tasked by Coastguard Eastern Region to assist in locating and rescuing  a person in the water from an upturned kayak  2 km  off Murphys Motor Camp at Matata.The weather conditions were very good with a 5-7kt wind from the  N and a calm...

People in water – 11/14/2016 – 19:46 to 19:55

At 1946hr a boat approaching the Whakatane bar reported seeing an upturned boat and 2 people in the water off Kohi Pt.The boat proceeded to pick up the people and all were safely back in the Whakatane river at 1955hr.An ambulance was requested and met the boat at the...

Engine problem – 11/10/2016 – 11:01 to 13:43

At 1101hr a call was received from a 5m boat with 1 POB.Initially,the position of the boat was given as off the Thornton Bar,unable to start the engine and requesting a tow back to Whakatane.The sea conditions were good with a 9-12kt wind from the SW and no...

Boys on rocks – 11/04/2016 – 18:05 to 19:20

At 1805hr a call was received from Police SAR advising of 3 boys stuck on the rocks 1-2km east of Kohi Pt.Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist in the incident.The sea conditions were good with a 13-19kt wind from the WSW.Visability 10+km and a 0.3-0.5m...