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Tue, 30 Sep, 7pm - 9:30pm NZDT 
Need-to-Know: Deep South Boating Refresher with Coastguard Queenstown
The Crown Pub and Beer Garden, Queenstown, New Zealand
Wed, 1 Oct, 7pm - 9pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Riverton (Riverton Bar)
Riverton RSA Memorial Club, Riverton / Aparima, New Zealand
Fri, 3 Oct, 7pm - 9pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Timaru (General Bar Crossing Information)
Timaru Yacht & Power Boat Club Inc, Timaru, New Zealand
Sat, 4 Oct, 9am - Sun, 5 Oct, 4pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar at the Outdoor Expo, Christchurch
Canterbury Park A&P Showgrounds, Christchurch, New Zealand
Sat, 11 Oct, 10am - Sun, 12 Oct, 6pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar at the Whangarei Maritime Festival
Whangarei Town Basin, Whangārei, New Zealand
Mon, 20 Oct, 2am - 4am EDT 
Online Bar Crossing Seminar - Labour Weekend Refresher
Online Event
Thu, 23 Oct, 7pm - 9pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Papakura (Manukau Bar)
Coastguard Papakura, Auckland, New Zealand
Sun, 26 Oct, 11am - 1pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Tairua (Tairua Bar)
Tairua Pauanui Sports Fishing Club, Tairua, New Zealand
Tue, 28 Oct, 7pm - 9pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Whitianga (General Bar Crossing Tips)
Mercury Bay Game Fishing Club, Whitianga, New Zealand
Sat, 1 Nov, 1pm - 3pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Parakai (Kaipara bar)
Coastguard Kaipara, Parakai, New Zealand
Wed, 12 Nov, 7pm - Wed, 3 Dec, 9pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Titirangi (Manukau Bar)
Titirangi RSA, Auckland, New Zealand
Sat, 15 Nov, 1pm - 3pm NZDT 
Bar Crossing Seminar - Mangawhai (Mangawhai bar)
Mangawhai Boating & Fishing Club, Mangawhai Heads, New Zealand

About

Crossing a Bar? We Can Help!

Join us on the Bar Awareness Road Show as we conduct over 30 free seminars from the far north to the deep south of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mission is to equip boaters with the essential knowledge and skills they need before they cross a bar. We are tapping into the expertise of local legends, experienced Coastguard volunteers, and supportive community groups.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understanding local bar features and hazards.

  • Interpreting weather and sea conditions for bar crossings.

  • Preparing and handling your boat for bar crossings.

  • How to make a bar crossing report.

  • Essential emergency procedures.


Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain essential knowledge before you head out to sea. Check out our schedule and find a seminar near you!



If you don't see an event in your area, feel free to drop us a message at barsafety@coastguard.nz