As boat sales soar and Kiwis head out on the water, authorities urge safety
3 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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With the global coronavirus pandemic all but ruling out overseas travel this holiday season, boat sales have soared and record numbers of Kiwis are hitting the ocean, lakes, and rivers. But with the increased water activity, authorities are even more desperate than ever to get their safety messages across. Herald journalist Kurt Bayer reports.
Boat ramps can be stressful places. Backing the trailer, wind whipping up choppy waves that crash the boat against the jetty.
And suddenly, the realisation that a crucial piece of equipment – enough lifejackets, VHF radio, cellphone – has been left behind. Too late now, she ll be right.