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Coastguard Southland Air Patrol use aircraft belonging to Southern Wings in their search operations.

We don’t do this to be rewarded

The Coastguard Southland Air Patrol volunteer crew are well trained in search and rescue operations.

In the twelve months to 30 June 2010 the 36 professional volunteers of Coastguard Southland Air Patrol

• gave 463 hours of service
• spent 41 hours in search operations and 379 in training activities
• responded to Maritime NZ Rescue Coordination Centre search operation

Since July 2010

Our Volunteers have

• given 4 hours of service

Volunteer with Coastguard Southland Air Patrol

Saving lives creates a special camaraderie that is unique to those who have experienced it. But in typical Kiwi fashion, our crew’s prefer to remain humble about it. If you are prepared to put in the time and effort to be a Coastguard Professional Volunteer contact us by email.

We don’t do this alone

Coastguard Southland Air Patrol could not operate without the continued, generous support of New Zealanders.

Our major supporter is Southern Wings

To make a donation and join our team in saving lives at sea please use the ‘Donate Now’ button above to access our donations page and indicate Coastguard Southland Air Patrol in the message section. Thank you for your support.

Where we come from

Coastguard Southland Air Patrol was started in 1998 by local volunteers.