by sumner lifeboat crew | Jan 1, 2021 | Coastguard Sumner News
Well done to Blair Quane who recently was revalidated as a Coastguard skipper (officially called an ISC Master). The skipper is in charge of the rescue vessel, so it’s not an easy qualification to achieve and maintain. Blair also attained a navigation...
by sumner lifeboat crew | Oct 29, 2020 | Coastguard Sumner News
We have decided to postpone our our inaugural Celebration of Summer event. It is now planned for February/March 2021. Our original date of November 2020 proved to be unsuitable for many guests who wanted to attend but had other commitments. Keep a look out for details...
by sumner lifeboat crew | Oct 9, 2020 | Coastguard Sumner News
Sumner Lifeboat is calling for volunteers to join as boat crew. Applications close this coming Tuesday, 13th October 2020. All training and equipment is provided. Volunteers need to be competent swimmers and physically fit. To find out what’s involved and to get...
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...
