Richard van der Jagt

Richard van der Jagt is the unit manager of the Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard, where he promotes water safety and the use of lifejackets among recreational watercraft users. With a focus on ensuring safety on the water, he encourages the public to wear lightweight and comfortable lifejackets, emphasizing that they can be life-saving. Richard is involved in initiatives such as the 'Old 4 New' lifejacket swap program, aimed at improving safety standards among water users in New Zealand.