by sumner lifeboat crew | Oct 8, 2020 | Coastguard Sumner News
Friday 25 September 2020 20:57 – a big night search on the Avon/Heathcote Estuary for three persons who were reported to be in trouble in the water off Shag Rock. Police tasked Sumner Lifeboat for the on-water search. 14 crew responded and Hamilton Jet Rescue...
by sumner lifeboat crew | Sep 9, 2020 | Coastguard Sumner News
Congratulations to Sumner Lifeboat crew who attained new Coastguard statuses in August: Senior Operational level – Finley Passmore and Mike Barber Operational level – Camilla Gibbons, Howard Nicholls, Paul Cowey and Yvonne de Beer. ...
by sumner lifeboat crew | May 15, 2020 | Coastguard Sumner News
With Alert Level 2 coming into effect on Thursday 14 May 2020, boaties are allowed back on the water and surfing, swimming, kayaking etc. are permitted too. Sumner Lifeboat crew will be on call 24×7, as they were throughout the COVID-19 lockdown. For...
by sumner lifeboat crew | Mar 25, 2020 | Coastguard Sumner News
At this time when we all need to unite to beat COVID-19, we ask that you stay off the water and out of harm’s way. Should you get into difficulty, you will quickly want help from Coastguard volunteers and staff, requiring them to leave self-isolation and come...
by sumner lifeboat crew | Mar 23, 2020 | Coastguard Sumner News
Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, Sumner Lifeboat will continue to operate its 24×7 maritime search and rescue services. Our vessels will be maintained and crew will respond to emergency call outs. All training and non-essential contact...