Boaties can increase their knowledge of crossing local river bars including Kaituna, Maketu and Pukehina, at Maketu Coastguard's fourth Bar Crossing Training next month.
The Bar Crossing Training Event on December 3 will also include safe boating techniques with the guidance of the Maketu Coastguard crew.
Maketu Coastguard president Shane Beech said Bar Crossing Training was one of their most popular events for boaties.
"If you are at all unsure about crossing the bar, this is the event you need to come to," he said.
"It is a great chance to be able to go out on one of the Maketu Coastguard boats and experience the thrill of crossing the bar on a jet boat."