{"product_id":"kai-gathering-safety-watermanship-day","title":"Kai Gathering Safety \u0026 Watermanship Day","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKai Gathering Safety \u0026amp; Watermanship Day with Arataki Dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor tāne Māori | Whitianga, Coromandel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical one-day experience helping our tāne build safer skills, better decision-making and confidence in and around the moana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Safety New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this kaupapa exists for a very simple reason:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe want more of our people, our whānau and our tāne coming home safely from the moana.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not a freediving course or a spearfishing course. It's a practical day on the water focused on the skills and decisions that can help keep you safe while diving and gathering kai.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll dive together, kōrero together and work through real-life situations, helping you understand not only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow to dive more safely, but when not to dive at all.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tāne Māori age 35-55yrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whitianga Marina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTime:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7:30am–5:00pm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fully supported by Water Safety New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBooking deposit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $100 – refunded when you turn up and participate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ALL experience levels are welcome\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedical form:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mandatory before entering the water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bring your own dive gear – talk to us if you're missing anything\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpearguns:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Please do not bring a speargun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY TĀNE MĀORI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular programme is funded specifically to support \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etāne Māori because our whānau are disproportionately represented in Aotearoa's drowning statistics. And we want to help change that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe purpose of the funding is simple: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eput practical water-safety support where it is needed and help reduce preventable drowning amongst our whānau.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't about excluding anyone from learning these skills. It's about responding to an identified area of need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot tāne Māori but keen to come along?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e We hear you. We'll be running opportunities open to everyone later in the summer, so keep an eye out for those dates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor this funded programme, though, our focus is our tāne, and helping more come home safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT WE'LL DO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll spend the day out on the moana, combining practical diving and kaimoana gathering with kōrero, demonstrations and small-group support from our experienced dive crew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll explore:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReading weather, swell, sea state and choosing where — or whether — to dive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy divers get into trouble and how drownings can happen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuddy diving and looking after each other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecognising panic and knowing what to do when things start going wrong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanning safe entries, exits and escape routes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDive preparation and equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePractical shallow-water freediving skills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloat and float-line safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy lifting and kaimoana gathering safety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManaging fatigue and knowing your limits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReal-life scenarios, experiences and close calls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnowing when to call the dive and say \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"not today\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis isn't about chasing depth or proving how good you are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's about becoming a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esafer, more considered and better-prepared diver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT TO BRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll need your usual dive gear including a wetsuit, mask, snorkel, fins, weights if you use them, and ideally a dive float\/float line, plus warm clothes, towel, sun protection, water, lunch, snacks and any personal medication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease don't bring a speargun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMissing some gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKei te pai, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elet us know before the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe don't want missing equipment to stop someone participating, so tell us what you need and we'll do our best to help get you sorted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eONCE YOU'RE BOOKED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe'll send you some \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epre-reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emandatory medical form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and invite you to our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egroup chat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the chat to ask questions about gear, travel, diving or anything you're unsure about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComing to Whitianga the night before? Let us know. We're happy to help sort any last-minute questions or gear needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIMPORTANT: YOUR $100 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour place is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efully supported by Water Safety New Zealand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it isn't free to deliver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is real funding, a vessel, fuel, guides, equipment, planning and resources behind every place, and there are only a limited number available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will pay a $100 deposit when you book. 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