Coastguard Nelson’s 50th Anniversary Community Open Day
Schedule
Fri, 21 Nov, 2025 at 11:00 pm to Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 02:00 am
UTC+13:00Location
Sealord Rescue Centre, 280 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 | Nelson, NE
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🎉 Join us as we celebrate 50 years of saving lives at sea! ⚓️Come down for a fun and informative morning showcasing what we do, how we do it, and get up close to our amazing rescue vessel Hohapata Sealord Rescue 🚤💨
📍 At the Base:
• 🗺️ Explore our communications room & operations centre
• 💬 Chat with our incredible volunteers about training and real rescue responses
• 🍦 Enjoy a free mini-tub of delicious Appleby Farms Ice Cream
• 🛠️ See safety gear displays and a boat servicing demo from Nelson Marine Centre – bring your boat questions!
• 🎟️ Buy raffle tickets and help support your local Coastguard
• 🌭 Grab a bite from our sausage sizzle featuring Pestell’s sausages
• 🥤 Refresh yourself with a Pete’s Natural drink
• ☕️ The Styx Restaurant & Bar will be open from 9am for coffee, cheese scones, or a tasty brunch
🚢 At the Vessel:
Wander along the Settlers Memorial jetty to meet the crew aboard Hohapata Sealord Rescue.
Hear about her impressive capabilities, rescue operations, and onboard safety tech.
✨ Special Highlights:
• 🎤 MC Murray Leaning will keep things lively and informative
• 🛟 Don’t miss the on-water rescue demonstration at 11:30am, narrated by Pete Kara and the skilled Nelson crew
🎁 Win Great Prizes!
Every donation made during the morning goes into the draw to win:
• 🧰 A Hutchwilco Safety Package – Inflatable Life Jacket, First Aid Kit & Insulated Gear Bag
• 🍷 A Harvest Kitchen Ploughman’s Platter, wine & dessert for two
• 🎉 Plus more awesome prizes!
🙌 Come celebrate this milestone with us — 50 years of community, teamwork, and saving lives at sea.
🌊 Coastguard Nelson – Saving Lives at Sea since 1975.
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Where is it happening?
Sealord Rescue Centre, 280 Wakefield Quay, Nelson, New Zealand 7010, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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