IMPORTANT SAFETY SERVICE!!!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO ALL OWNERS AND USERS OF MARINE VHF RADIOS

To operate your VHF radio you MUST hold a VHF Operators Qualification. Legally you must hold this qualification in order to use a Marine VHF Radio (an exception is made for radio use only in cases of genuine emergency or distress). To find out how to obtain this simple qualification, call Coastguard Boating Education Service (CBES) on 09 489 1850 if within Auckland, or 0800 40 80 90, contact Ian at Wanaka Marine- or click on the link! www.cbes.org.nz

Wanaka Marine provide the only local VHF training programme so that you can become a legal operator. These are held for groups of ten individuals or more or in special circumstances, smaller groups will be catered for.

Legally all radio transmissions are required to be "individually identifiable". All countries throughout the world have adopted the call sign system as being the best option available.

Call signs are held on a national database and are used solely for Search and Rescue purposes.

VHF Call signs for recreational and commercial boaties are available from CBES who maintain the database on behalf of the Radio Spectrum division of the Ministry of Economic Affairs.

There is a charge of $30.00 (renewable every 5 years). To obtain your call sign simply phone CBES on 0900 54332. The charge is then automatically debited to your telephone account.

Should any of your personal details change or if you change vessels you must advise CBES of these amendments. Call 09 489 1850 or 0800 40 80 90 to update.

Before you go out on the water it's essential to know that you will be safe - at Wanaka Marine we stock all of the necessary safety equipment and are happy to provide instruction on its proper use - the following are merely some examples of the equipment we can provide - our stock list is far more extensive.

Come and see us - then know that you and your family will be safe on the water this year!!

Lifejackets
Essential for all the family. The rules regarding the wearing of lifejackets are in the process of becoming a lot stricter all across NZ.

First Aid Kits - Mini Pack
Comprehensive waterproof First Aid Kit ideal for marine, sport, industrial Aqua Pro - An all purpose waterproof First Aid Kit for marine, sport, industrial applications.
NZ Yachting CAT 1-5 Day Kit NZ Yachting CAT 1-5 Compliant Kit

MINIFLARE 3 Kit
Each kit comprises eight red flare cartridges and penjector in a pocket size moulded pouch with lanyard attachment points for added security. A compact cost effective alternative to conventional 'Very' pistol system.

Inshore Flare Pack
For vessels operating up to three miles from land or within sight of potential help. 2 Pinpoint Red Handflares.2 x Orange Handsmoke Daytime Signals. In a convienient Floating Flare Pack bottle. Offshore Distress Pack
Essential for vessels operating up to and beyond seven miles from land.4 x Para Red Rockets. 4 x Pinpoint Red Handflares. 2 x Lifesmoke Buoyant Orange Smoke Signals. In a robust, waterproof Flare Polybottle, with 'O' ring seal screw top.

RES-Q-SAT
Six stage telescopic aerial. Five year service life lithium batteries LED self-test and pilot light. Quick release non-rust bracket 8m towline. RES-Q-SAT is reliable and highly effecient satellite coherent EPIRB. Accepted by the NZ Maritime Safety authority, RES-Q-SAT operates on 121.5/243MHz (simultaneously) and is detectable through COSPAS/SARSAT satellite systems and by aircraft flying overhead. Code 06986 - Battery - RB1 06987 - Service ans Battery Replacement - RB2

VHF Radios
We sell Uniden and Icom. "Be safe- be heard. We can fit your VHF and provide you with the tips on usage"

EPERBs
All models available