The Safety & Education Workshops offer a diverse lineup of must-attend sessions. Expect to learn safety tips and tricks to keep you and your crew safe on and around the water.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu 14 May
Confidence at the Helm: Why Empowering Women Makes Boating Safer
Confidence on the water isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. In this inspiring talk, Wild Chix founder Isabell shares how creating supportive learning environments, strong role models and hands-on experience is helping more women step up, take the helm and head out with confidence.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thu 14 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Thu 14 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu 14 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu 14 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 5-8 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Fri 15 May
Confidence at the Helm: Why Empowering Women Makes Boating Safer
Confidence on the water isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. In this inspiring talk, Wild Chix founder Isabell shares how creating supportive learning environments, strong role models and hands-on experience is helping more women step up, take the helm and head out with confidence.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Fri 15 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Fri 15 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fri 15 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 15 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 9-14 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat 16 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 5-8 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Sat 16 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Sat 16 May
Virtual Reality Experience – protecting our coastlines from marine pests
A Virtual Reality Experience which hopes to open your eyes to the magic of our coastlines and the imminent danger posed by pests like exotic caulerpa and Mediterranean fanworm.
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Sat 16 May
Virtual Reality Experience – protecting our coastlines from marine pests
A Virtual Reality Experience which hopes to open your eyes to the magic of our coastlines and the imminent danger posed by pests like exotic caulerpa and Mediterranean fanworm.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat 16 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 9-14 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun 17 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 5-8 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Sun 17 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sun 17 May
‘She Fishes NZ’ Ladies Fishing Workshop
Grab your girlfriends and come along for a (child free) fun event where we will cover the basics of fishing. The ladies fishing workshop covers knot tying, baiting techniques and lots of fishing tips and knowledge. Buy tickets here.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sun 17 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 9-14 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Thu 14 May
Confidence at the Helm: Why Empowering Women Makes Boating Safer
Confidence on the water isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. In this inspiring talk, Wild Chix founder Isabell shares how creating supportive learning environments, strong role models and hands-on experience is helping more women step up, take the helm and head out with confidence.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Thu 14 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Thu 14 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Thu 14 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu 14 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 5-8 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Fri 15 May
Confidence at the Helm: Why Empowering Women Makes Boating Safer
Confidence on the water isn’t something you’re born with — it’s something you build. In this inspiring talk, Wild Chix founder Isabell shares how creating supportive learning environments, strong role models and hands-on experience is helping more women step up, take the helm and head out with confidence.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Fri 15 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Fri 15 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Fri 15 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 15 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 9-14 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat 16 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 5-8 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Sat 16 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Sat 16 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
2:30 pm - 2:50 pm
Sat 16 May
Virtual Reality Experience – protecting our coastlines from marine pests
A Virtual Reality Experience which hopes to open your eyes to the magic of our coastlines and the imminent danger posed by pests like exotic caulerpa and Mediterranean fanworm.
3:00 pm - 3:20 pm
Sat 16 May
Virtual Reality Experience – protecting our coastlines from marine pests
A Virtual Reality Experience which hopes to open your eyes to the magic of our coastlines and the imminent danger posed by pests like exotic caulerpa and Mediterranean fanworm.
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sat 16 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 9-14 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun 17 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 5-8 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Crossing The Bar
Navigating bars across Aotearoa? Get the inside scoop on staying safe during bar crossings. Learn about bar dynamics, best practices for boat handling, optimal crossing times, and safety navigation. Plus, discover why creating trip and bar watch reports is crucial.
12:45 pm - 1:15 pm
Sun 17 May
Coastguard Communications: What Happens When You Call
Go behind the scenes with Coastguard’s National Operations Centre and meet the team supporting boaties across Aotearoa every day.
Often unseen, these are the people taking your radio calls 24/7, coordinating rescues, and backing up crews on the water. This session will walk you through how to communicate effectively, the advantages of trip reporting on the Coastguard App, what to expect when you call Coastguard, and how to make a call for help when it matters most.
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
Sun 17 May
Big Adventures, Little Crew: Keeping Kids Safe on the Water
Join Coastguard and Hutchwilco for a fun, practical and interactive seminar on how to enjoy a great day on the water while keeping your family, especially the kids, safe and happy.
We’ll share simple, tips to help prepare children for a day on the water, including what to bring to keep them comfortable and engaged, setting clear rules and boundaries, and building good boating habits from the start.
A key focus will be correct lifejacket selection and fitting for children and adults. You’ll learn how to choose the right lifejacket or buoyancy aid for different activities, plus feel how manual inflatable lifejackets work in practice if you want to have a go.
Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned skipper with young crew onboard, this session will give you practical tools to make every trip safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for the whole family.
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sun 17 May
‘She Fishes NZ’ Ladies Fishing Workshop
Grab your girlfriends and come along for a (child free) fun event where we will cover the basics of fishing. The ladies fishing workshop covers knot tying, baiting techniques and lots of fishing tips and knowledge. Buy tickets here.
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Sun 17 May
Kids’ Fishing Workshop | 9-14 Year Olds
A fun, hands-on intro to fishing for young anglers. Kids will learn knot tying, rig making and practical fishing tips from Nicky Wilson—perfect for beginners and budding fishers. Buy tickets here.Parents are welcome to accompany their kids or drop them off.
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