Compared to the nationwide figures, the statistics suggest that Whanganui boaties are safer than most.
The survey shows the number of boaties wearing life jackets in Whanganui is higher than the New Zealand average, with a total of only 80 per cent of Kiwis confirming they wear their lifejackets at all times on the water.
The national statistics suggest that Whanganui residents are more cautious with alcohol and weather too, with only 78 per cent avoiding alcohol before boating and an even lower 76 per cent bothering to check the marine forecast.
Coastguard Whanganui president Garry Hawkins said boaties around Whanganui are for the most part pretty safe.
"Whanganui boaties are generally pretty good," Hawkins said.
"You get the odd one who buys a new boat and doesn't know what they're doing.
"But the local boaties are pretty good and they help each other out."
Hawkins' key advice for boaties is to wear lifejackets, check the tides and weather, and ensure at least two methods of communication are accessible on board.
"The main thing is to check the weather, check the tides. Two hours either side of low tide, you're going to struggle to get out the Wharf St ramp.
"If there's no one in the carpark and it's a little bit breezy, obviously no one is going out for a reason."
