Environmentally Friendly

Hauraki Gulf

Protect the Hauraki Gulf


Length-based Fishing Competitions

On 31 August 2018, the OBC became the first boat Club in NZ to run all its competitions on a measure-only basis, giving the anglers the choice to either keep or release their catch while still being eligible for prizes.

Fishing contests have traditionally focused on killing and weighing the biggest fish. Photographing the fish on a measure empowers contestants to keep as many of the best-eating fish they need while releasing any others. That means OBC members can potentially be rewarded for a significant catch and have the option to release it.

 

Motuihe

The Outboard Boating Club is a strong supporter to the Motuihe Trust.

Offering administrative assistance, member volunteer and member donations.

To view the work and environmental related activities being undertaken by the Trust on the island visit www.motuihe.org.nz.

For additional information regarding the Gulf the OBC recommends the following links:

 

Mussel Reef Restoration Trust

Revive Our Gulf 

The OBC supports the Hauraki Gulf Mussel Reef Restoration Trust group of scientists, planners, conservationists, recreational fishers, community advocates, council staff, educators, environmental and community advocates.

 

Kai Ika Project

Feeding communities with previously under utilised Kai Moana

The Outboard Boating Club of Auckland, Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae have teamed up with LegaSea to develop the Kai Ika Project.

The Kai Ika project utilises fish heads, frames and offal which were previously going to waste. Since September 2016 previously discarded fish parts have been collected from the OBC by Papatuanuku Kokiri Marae whanau and redistributed to families and community groups in South Auckland who value these fish parts and enjoy their sweet flesh.

 

Motukorea (Browns Island)

The OBC provides a base for volunteer trips to the Island for restoration, a meeting space plus loads of member volunteers. 

 

Others ....

Orca Research Trust
Leopard Seal 
Akarana Yacht Club
Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
Coastguard Northern Region
Harbourmaster
Kawau Island Yacht Club
LegaSea
Kohimarama Yacht Club
Make A Wish
Maritime Police
Ngati Whatua
Surf Life Saving NZ
Tamaki Yacht Club

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