Raglan boating incidents prompt warnings over bar crossing safety

Wednesday 14 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 14 May 2025, 11:38am

In this story NZ Police, Waikato Regional Council

Two separate boating incidents in Raglan over three days have prompted warnings from the Waikato regional harbourmaster. Six people narrowly avoided serious injury after a small boat capsized near Whale Bay on Thursday and another incident occurred on Sunday. Authorities have cautioned skippers that bar crossings are high-risk activities.

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1. Waikato TimesWed 14 May 2025, 5:00am

   Spike in Raglan boating incidents prompts bar crossing safety alert (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldWed 14 May 2025, 11:38am

   Waikato Regional Harbourmaster warns skippers against dangerous bar crossings (opens in new tab)