30/08/2026
It’s been a busy few days for our volunteers, with two callouts requiring a quick response and a big team effort.
On Monday evening, we were paged at 18:50 after a father and daughter who were sailing were reported overdue. With it being dark and the tide about to turn outgoing, time was of the essence.
Rylock Waikato 1 & 2 were launched alongside a third vessel, and by 19:15, both dinghies and their sailors had been located safe and well.
Then today, at 13:11, we were alerted to another sailing vessel that had capsized, with the sailor struggling to right it. Drifting quickly on the outgoing tide, there was once again no time to waste.
Rylock Waikato 2 and a second vessel were launched, and our crew retrieved the sailor and brought them safely back to shore, where they were checked over by Hato Hone St John.
While our crews were responding, another team of volunteers were at the Dive and Boat Expo, sharing boating safety advice and fundraising towards our campaign to replace our rescue vessel.
It’s a great snapshot of what Coastguard is all about, being there when things go wrong, helping people stay safe, and supporting our community.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers and to everyone who continues to support us. 🙏
