A 3.7m silver dingy with 2 people on board reported via cell phone to another boat some distance away that they had broken down off Pikowai. Sea conditions were good with 8kt wind from the south. Whakatane Coastguard made an all stations call for assistance but there...
A kayak was reported to have capsised off Waiotahi Beach. A 21yr old kayaker was putting out a long line when the kayak capsised. The kayak washed ashore shortly after but there was no sign of the kayaker. The sea was becoming rough with a 20kt westerly wind, 1-2m...
A charter boat reported colliding with an underwater obstacle between Whale Island and Raurimu Island. The collision damaged the drive leg which resulted in the boat being unable to manoeuvre. The boat had nine people on board. Assistance was requested and Whakatane...
A 6m McLay boat with 4 people on board reported they had a flat battery and requested assistance. The boat was midway between Whale Island and Raurimu Island. Nightfall was eminent and the sea was calm with a 3kt SE wind. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to provide...
A 6.1M aluminuim boat reported that they were returning from White Island but were having motor problems and could only proceed at 4kt. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to meet them. At 15.40hr Whakatane Rescue was on scene about 12nm off Kohi Point. The boat was taken...
A 6m fibreglass boat with 3 people on board reported engine problems on the 27m mark off Ohope. Whakatane Rescue was tasked to assist and with a crew of 4 attended the scene. Sea conditions were good with little swell and a slight NW breeze. The boat was taken...
