ECan and Maritime NZ campaign launch 'no excuses' campaignDOUG FIELD/STUFF NZ Timaru Yacht and Powerboat Club patron Ivan Stevenson said if members of the public saw someone in trouble they were advised to call 111. The "No Excuses" campaign is running from December to the end of February, and patrols will be out on the water throughout Canterbury on five days in that time. ECan navigation safety officer Gary Manch said the idea was to take boaties by surprise. They also had to keep their speed below 5 knots if they were within 50m of another vessel, or a person. "There are sometimes concerns about people swimming long distance, swimming a long way out."

Source: Stuff December 04, 2017 04:07 UTC