The Coastguard Boating Education website is temporarily offline as a precaution due to a security issue affecting PHP websites worldwide. We’ll restore it as soon as it’s safe. In the meantime, please contact the education team for bookings, enquiries or callsigns at [email protected]. Existing online courses are unaffected. 

Ways to join

There are multiple ways you can choose to buy a Coastguard Membership.
  • Online with us

    Simply fill out our online form and pay securely by credit card - sign up now.

  • Over the phone

    Call our friendly Customer Care team on 0800 BOATIE (0800 262 843).

  • Through Marine Deals

    Pick up a Coastguard membership when you're shopping for gear online at Marine Deals - Coastguard's recommended online marine retailer.

    Buy now

    You can also join or renew your membership in store at Marine Deals at their showroom on Rosebank Road in Avondale, Auckland. 

    Plus, Marine Deals VIP Gold Club members get a free Individual membership - just earn over 40,000 points with Marine Deals in a year and you're eligible to join their club.

  • In store at Burnsco

    You can join or renew your membership in store at Burnsco stores nationwide - find your nearest Burnsco.

  • As a gift

    Gift a Coastguard Membership to the person who has everything, for your peace of mind and theirs. You can buy a gift voucher online.