A whopping 1.7 million Kiwis are estimated to be involved in recreational boating.
This means it's more important than ever for New Zealanders to adopt safety-first protocols on boats.
This week is Safer Boating Week - a campaign aiming to better prepare anyone heading out on the water.
Maritime New Zealand's Baz Kirk and Port Nelson's Amanda Kerr joined the show.
Watch the video.
This segment was created in partnership with Maritime NZ.
