Coastguard Nelson covers an area 7,400 square km from the top of Farewell Spit to the northern tip of D’urville Island, Tasman bay inclusive. This is the biggest stretch of water a single Coastguard unit covers.
Our team meets on Tuesdays and Saturdays to train together. Visit our About Us section for more information on our unit's Vessel, Sponsors and how you can Contact Us.
| Legal Name | Nelson Volunteer Coastguard Inc |
| Charity Number | CC33023 |
Become a member
Support the Coastguard and our volunteers in their mission of ‘saving lives at sea’, and get benefits at the same time.
Find out how to become a memberBook a Course
Increase your knowledge and confidence by completing a boating course.
Book a boating courseVolunteer
No matter your skill set, there’s a place for you in the Coastguard whānau.
Join the crew todayThanks to our life-saving partners:
