• Be prepared
• Be aware of the dangers
• Know your
limits
“Things can change quickly when you are out
on the water or fishing, diving or swimming. It’s really
important everyone is aware of the risks and aware of their
own limits,” says spokesperson Sheridan Bruce.
So
far in 2021 there have been ten preventable drowning
fatalities in 2021 compared to 11 at the same time last
year.
Over the Waitangi long weekend in 2017 five
people lost their lives in preventable drowning incidents.
“That was a weekend of tragedy leaving five families and
communities devastated. We urge everyone to take a moment to
Improve your boating knowledge this summer
27 Jan, 2021 08:49 PM
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There had been an increase in new boat and jet ski purchases this summer. Photo / File
There had been an increase in new boat and jet ski purchases this summer. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
It s the perfect time to improve your boating knowledge, according to Water Safety Bay of Plenty and Coastguard Boating Education.
Water Safety BOP said 29 per cent of preventable drownings in the Bay of Plenty in the past 10 years involved some form of boating and water safety advocates were concerned with the level of experience and knowledge on our waters.
Dave White shares passion for his role around water safety in Bay of Plenty
7 Jan, 2021 09:49 PM
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A busy day at Lake Tarawera. Photo / File
Rotorua Daily Post
Tell us about you and your role in the Bay of Plenty
I joined in 2019 as the strategy manager and report directly to a Water Safety Bay of Plenty Governance, operating out of Sport Bay of Plenty.
Collectively, we are responsible for implementing the Bay of Plenty Water Safety Strategy, and working with the community and stakeholders to identify opportunities and develop water safety initiatives that will lead to a lower preventable drowning rate in the Bay of Plenty.