Membership
Lake Taupo Volunteer Coastguard Inc consists of two separate divisions, the 'passive' members who join for the benefits they receive from being a Coastguard member, and the 'active' volunteers who man the radio, or crew the Dedicated Rescue Vessel based in the Taupo Harbour, and server on the committee.
Of the 300 members of the Taupo Coastguard, less than half are local residents.
Taupo Coastguard is dependant upon public donation and sponsorshop from local and national sponsors like Mighty River Power.
We receive no Government funding. LTVCG has a well equipped rescue vessel able to attend any emergency situation anywhere on the lake, in conjunction with Turangi Coastguard, in any weather. The crew of five on 'Taupo Rescue' are trained in boat handling, search and rescue and are certified marine medics. The radio operators provide a service of daily local weather reports, receiving trip reports and emergency calls.
Lake Taupo Volunteer Coastguard offers new members opportunities to serve as Radio Operators and Rescue Boat Crew. Member benefits include access to a range of training provided through CGHQ Education courses and more. Boaties are invited to join as ordinary members and be covered for all emergencies.
More Information
Further details can be obtained from, The Secretary, PO Box 589, Taupo. Telephone 07 377 2537.
Membership Form
To join Lake Taupo Volunteer Coastguard, download a membership form in PDF format to print out and return via post to us.
Download Membership Form (pdf, 117 KB)
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Situations Vacant
Lake Taupo Volunteer Coastguard
We have vacancies for operational crew for our Rescue Vessel now.
Training will be given in instrument and visual navigation, boat handling, search techniques, and first response First Aid.
Opportunity exists for qualification as an MSA approved "Master of a Rescue Vessel" should you wish to do so.
Coastguard qualifies all SAR crew to "Boatmaster" standards. This is a volunteer position, which requires you being on call one week in every three.
If you would like to find out more, please call our Secretary on
377 2537, or call by the Harbourmaster's wharf any Wednesday between 5 and 5.30pm
