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In an Emergancy dial 111
VHF Repeaters
Channel 16 -Emergancies only
Channel 86 -To call up B.O.I.C.G Radio
-To register trip reports
-To call other boats
Bay of Islands Coastguard is:
* Dedicated to safety at sea
* Provides search and rescue
* Recommends carrying sarety equipment at all time
* Monitors radio communications on VHF Ch16 and 86
* Provides local weather forecast Ch86 0800 & 1630 hrs weekends
* Has access to towing and rescue sevices
To join Bay of Islands Coastguard ph 09-4074071
Bay of Islands Coastguard is affiliated to the
Royal New Zealand Coastguard Federation
For Safe Boating Remember To:
Tell someone where you are going,
How many persons on board,
How long for,
Your estimated time of return,
Plan for the unexpected.
Email the BOI Coastguard
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