Issue 1.2

May 2006

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Feature Story:

COASTGUARD BOATING EDUCATION MARKETING MANAGER

Tasha is a lovely person, but can be a bit chaotic at times: not satisfied with changing her last name (from Kane to Harvey), Tasha has also changed her job title...

Meet the new Marketing Manager for Coastguard Recreational Boating Education Service (CBES). At age 25, Tasha has risen through the ranks by hard work, bubbly personality, and a solid education.

With a Bachelor of Business in marketing and a Bachelor of Arts in media – both from Massey University – Tasha knows her stuff. She is also studying for a Post Graduate Management Diploma in her spare time.

Tasha started at CBES as Marketing Officer in July 2003. Her new role is designed to ensure that Coastguard Boating Education maintains a clear focus on its foundation education courses.

Over the past three years Coastguard Boating Education has grown to include a number of practical courses through the RYA scheme, and a new training programme for Coastguard Search and Rescue personnel.

Tasha says that “while we continue to explore new pathways and expand, we don't want to lose sight of our popular core and specialty courses, and school programmes.”

“I will be developing and implementing a marketing programme that support these foundation education courses.”

Specific areas of focus for Tasha include analysis and planning, developing new delivery channels, seeking income streams, and building public awareness and support for boating education.

But she is not all work and study. A real passion for Tasha is Surf Life Saving – she has been an actively patrolling member for 11 years as Bethells Beach in West Auckland and is surf boat competitor.

CBES offers a number of Foundation Education Courses, these include: Day Skipper; Boatmaster; VHF Radio Operators; Coastal Skipper; Ocean Yachtmaster; Radar; and various GPS, Medic, Engine Maintenance, & Sea Survival courses. They also run two popular school programmes: Safe Boating & Day Skipper Experience.

For further information about Coastguard courses, contact CBES on 0800 40 80 90 or visit the website www.cbes.org.nz/course.php
 

Award in Applied River Education

Three instructors with the ACC RiverSafe Programme are the first to attain the National Award in Applied River Education…

The Award, available only to RiverSafe Preferred Providers, was developed in consultation with SFRITO after minor gaps were identified in some river-based qualifications.

Jarrod Coburn, Project Manager for RiverSafe, says that the Award is not compulsory for providers, although “I would hope that in the next few years we see many more attain this qualification.”

He considers the award a great first step for those wishing to assist in river-based education, or go on to undertake NZOIA or NZQA qualifications.

“As a standalone it is an introduction to river-based education. This Award does not in itself qualify anyone to teach a RiverSafe course by themselves.”

Many providers recently undertook professional development with Swiftwater Rescue Education Trust at the RiverSafe Forum last December. The three graduates already had the other requirements, including first aid and risk-management units.

Water Safety New Zealand would like to congratulate Ian Philpott, Jason Holland, and Tony Morris for their attainment.

This qualification is open only to ACC RiverSafe Preferred Providers. Many will already hold most of the unit standards and can cross credit them toward this Award. For further information contact Water Safety New Zealand on (04) 801 9600.

 

RiverSafe Provider Profile - Jason Holland

Jason Holland is a passionate outdoor educationalist and enjoys working to help people develop themselves through outdoor and adventure activities. His believes that it is important for all young people to participate in the ACC RiverSafe Programme.

Jason Holland has been working in the outdoors for the past ten years. He works for Adventure Southland Limited in the deep south (Invercargill).

Jason is a passionate outdoor educationalist and enjoys working to help people develop themselves through outdoor and adventure activities.

Climbing, abseiling, kayaking, bushcraft and alpine climbing are all areas Jason works in. He also an industrial rope rescue, confined space and safe working at heights instructor.

Jason’s philosophy is that it’s important for all young people to participate in the ACC RiverSafe Programme. Because we live in a country of water from rivers to sea, education in this area is essential. Jason has been running the programme for the past 3 years in Central Otago and Southland with over 2,000 young people being put through modules.

Adventure Southland run the programme on all school camps held near water and also deliver the programme in schools.

Water education is an essential part of life and Jason encourages schools to contact their local provider for information regarding the ACC RiverSafe Programme in their area.

You can contact Jason Holland at Adventure Southland on (03) 235 8962 or at admin@adventuresouthland.com. A list of all ACC RiverSafe Preferred Providers can be found online at www.riversafe.org.nz/programme/programme.shtml.

 

Planning Pays Dividends In Fishing

The night before a fishing trip is always exciting. The prospect of a day on the water and the expectation of what may be caught! NZ Fishing Show host Adam Clancey shares his tips and thoughts on preparing for a days fishing on the boat. Be prepared and enjoy the fish…

One of the best tips on could offer to anyone is that fishing is 90% preparation and 10% good luck. Personally I like to spend plenty of time getting ready for a trip, I’m not the kind of angler who can throw a rod in the boat in the morning and feel confident that I will have good success. Time spent checking reels, tying traces and making sure my tackle box is full of all the lures and terminal tackle that I may need to cover any scenario for that days fishing.

The same preparation applies to getting the boat and safety equipment ready. Is the gas tank full, are the batteries charged and is all the electronics working. Doing your checklist the night before insures that you get out on the water early while the fish are still biting. No last minute detours to the gas station or waiting at the ramp with a flat battery. This not only maximises your fishing time but increases the chances of a safe trip.

Most boating tragedies happen before you leave home when a set of circumstances or bad decisions or lack of planning, play out in the worst possible way. With a little preparation you will not only catch more fish but insure you and your crew get home safely.

 

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(as at 8 May 2006)

Year to date: 32       Same time last year: 52

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