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North Rodney Blue Light is offering 20 children, between 13 and 17, the chance to learn everything they need to know about fishing.
The organisation will run the programme from October 4 to 6 with assistance from Coastguard, Ministry of Fisheries and a boating club.
North Rodney Blue Light coordinator Shane Gould says the course will be fun but carry an important message.
“Fishing is the biggest recreational sport in New Zealand. Children will learn the skills to do it successfully, but also learn about water safety,” he says.
The course will include sections on long lining, surf casting and boat fishing, and lessons on how to fillet and cook fish.
“We also do a man overboard exercise so people know what to do if someone falls out of the boat.”
Meanwhile, Blue Light is also looking for funding to start a driver learning programme to help young people on a learner license get their full license.
“We need the funds to get a vehicle and qualified navigator, and then we can offer this service to students in the area.”
To apply for the fishing programme or donate towards the learner driver programme contact Shane at bluelight_wellsford@xtra.co.nz
