04/10/2021
It's the news many Aucklanders have waited weeks to hear - from 11:59pm on Tuesday 5 October those in the big smoke will be able to hit the water again.
Here’s everything you need to know about the new restrictions at Level 3:
🛥️ You will now be able to go boating — including fishing from a motorised boat or vessel, sailing, scuba diving, jetskiing and camp overnight.
🛥️ There are some restrictions — outdoor activities with other people are limited to 2 households, and a maximum of 10 people.
🛥️ If a boat has an enclosed space, only one household or bubble can go boating.
🛥️ If a boat does not have an enclosed space, 2 households or a maximum of 10 people can participate.
🛥️ At Alert Level 3, you must continue to wear a face covering at certain places, and to keep 2 metres away from people who are not in your bubble at the boat ramp. Scan in to keep track of where you go.
🛥️ The easing of Alert Level 3 restrictions will not extend to the Waikato Alert Level 3 area.
🛥️ The air, road & sea boundaries between Auckland and the rest of the New Zealand, including the Alert Level 3 area in Waikato, will remain in place.
But most importantly given your pride and joy has likely been sitting around for a while, do the old girl a favour and give her the once over before you head out! Remember the essentials:
✅ Log a trip report with the Coastguard App
✅ Carry at least 2 forms of water proof communication
✅ Wear a life jacket
✅ Check your local marine weather to see what’s going on out there before you hit the water
✅ Look out for yourself, your loved ones and most importantly enjoy yourself
See you out there and know that Coastguard Radio has your back!
For more updates and information please keep an eye on the official Covid-19 website - https://bit.ly/3iuMvHO
