Clean Marina Programme
We are proud to announce the launch of the “Clean Marina Programme” developed on behalf of the NZ Marina Operators’ Association which represents over 10,000 marina berths throughout New Zealand. They now have a dedicated website – for further info click on the link below. Check out the link on the website to “Kiwi Green” manufacturer of eco-friendly saltwater cleaning products.
Clean Boating
As a recreational user of our waterways you want to enjoy safe and healthy waters. This website has been designed to give you some simple tips for boating clean and green in New Zealand. For valuable info and factsheets to download.
Coastguard
Bay of Islands Marina is proud to be associated with Coastguard New Zealand in a number of ways. The VHF Channel for Coastguard in the Bay of Islands is channel 04. You can also reach Coastguard New Zealand by dialling *500 from your mobile phone
Russel Radio
VHF Channel 63 – operating 09:00 – 19:00, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
We help keep boaties, their families and friends safe on the water.
Our volunteers record boaties’ trip reports and respond should they need assistance. We also follow-up should a boatie fail to close their trip report.
Our VHF service covers the area from Tutukaka and the Poor Knights Islands in the South, to Knuckle Point at the northern end of Doubtless Bay, including the Cavalli’s in the North.
Daily weather forecasts at: 09:00, 11:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:30 and 18:50 on VHF channel 63.
Russell Radio is also available for information on local services eg medical facilities, Customs NZ, petrol & diesel outlets, Harbour Master etc.
The New Zealand Marina Operators Association Inc.
(NZMOA) is the national trade association for the marina industry and its suppliers. NZMOA is a non-profit, volunteer organisation composed of almost all the coastal and waterway marinas around New Zealand, as well as a number of boatyards and commercial members whose firms supply products and services to marinas.