Whangārei yacht: All persons accounted for and no danger, police say

Coastguard have reportedly attended the scene where a yacht appears to have become stuck. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Everyone on a yacht that was taking on water in Whangārei Harbour this morning have been accounted for safe and well, police say.

A police spokesman said they were notified at 6.51am that the vessel was in trouble.

“Coastguard attended and all persons on board were accounted for safe and well.”

Coastguard Duty Officer Luke McCarthy confirmed that seven people were on board the vessel.

“Circa Rescue arrived at 7.15am, with volunteers assessing the situation and confirming that all individuals were safe and well. Once the water ingress was stopped, Coastguard departed the scene just before 8am.”

“Situations of this nature can change quickly, so it was invaluable to have volunteers on scene at Port Whangārei so quickly this morning.

“Thank you to all involved,” McCarthy said.

A source told the Advocate they were notified about 6.45am that a yacht with seven people was “sinking” off Kissing Point in the upper Whangārei Harbour.

A photographer at the scene said conditions were calm and there did not appear to be any immediate distress from those on board.

Coastguard have been in attendance where a yacht has become stuck at Kissing Point. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Brodie Stone is an education and general news reporter at the Advocate. Brodie has spent most of her life in Whangārei and is passionate about delving into issues that matter to Northlanders and beyond.