Clip It. Wear It. Win It.
The Clip & Go Challenge is here!
From Labour Day to Waitangi Day, every correctly worn lifejacket earns you a Skipper Stamp. Collect all ten and you could win a Banshee two-person tow tube!
WHY THIS
MATTERS NOW
The Clip & Go Challenge turns that new rule into something to look forward to. Every time you wear your lifejacket properly, buckled, clipped, and crotch strap done up, you’re not just following the rules. You’re earning your next Skipper Stamp.
Want the full details on the new rule? Read about the lifejacket changes.
How to play
Four easy steps from the boat ramp to the prize draw.
Download your Clip & Go chart
Grab your chart from this page and print it out, or pop it up somewhere you’ll see it before every trip on the water.
Wear it right, every time
Put your lifejacket on properly before you head out. That means:
Zipped or buckled up
Snug, not saggy
Crotch strap clipped in
Worn the whole time you’re on the water, not just at the start
Earn your Skipper Stamp
Every outing you wear your lifejacket correctly, no arguments and no taking it off halfway through, you earn a Skipper Stamp sticker on your chart.
Fill all ten spaces
Keep going until your chart is full. Ten outings, ten stamps, one very proud Skipper.
Print it.
Stick it on the fridge.
Go!
Ten spaces, ten outings. Lost your chart? Just download another copy and keep going.
Finish your chart,
win a Banshee!
Once you’ve earned all ten Skipper Stamps, you’re in the running to win a Banshee two-person sit-in tow tube (worth RRP $499.00), perfect for towing behind the boat for an afternoon of laughs on the water. One lucky Skipper Squad member will be picked to win.
Ready to send it in?
Fill your Clip & Go chart with all ten Skipper Stamps
Get a grown-up to take a photo of you in your lifejacket, holding your finished chart
Email your photo to safeboating@coastguard.nz before entries close at 11.59pm on Saturday 6 February 2027 (Waitangi Day)
We’ll draw one winner on Friday 12 February 2027 and be in touch
A few things every Skipper should know
Choose the right lifejacket for the activity. A lifejacket for the lake isn’t always right for the open water.
Make sure it’s a proper fit. A child needs a child-sized lifejacket with a crotch strap; an adult one won’t keep their head above water.
Check the crotch strap is clipped in every time. It’s what stops the lifejacket riding up.
Check the crotch strap is clipped in every time. It’s what stops the lifejacket riding up.
If you’ve got an inflatable lifejacket, get it serviced every year.
Want the full details on the new rule? Read about the lifejacket changes
FAQs
Who can take part in the Clip and Go Challenge?
Any Skipper Squad member heading out on the water with a parent or guardian between 26 October 2026 and 6 February 2027.
What counts as "wearing it correctly"?
Your lifejacket needs to be properly fitted, done up, with the crotch strap clipped in, and worn the whole time you’re on the water, not just for photos.
Can I earn more than one stamp per day?
One stamp per outing on the water, so get out there as often as you can.
What if I lose my chart?
No worries, download another copy from this page and keep going.
Do I need a grown-up's help to enter?
Yes. A parent or guardian needs to take your photo and send in your entry, so grab them for the final step.
Clip & Go Challenge — Terms and Conditions
- The Clip & Go Challenge (“the Promotion”) is run by Coastguard New Zealand (“the Promoter”).
- The Promotion runs from 12.00am Monday 26 October 2026 to 11.59pm Saturday 6 February 2027 (“the Promotion Period”). Entries received outside the Promotion Period will not be considered.
- Entry is open to children resident in New Zealand who wear a lifejacket while on a recreational craft during the Promotion Period, with the involvement and consent of a parent or legal guardian. Employees (and immediate family members of employees) of Coastguard New Zealand involved in administering this Promotion are not eligible to enter.
- To enter, participants must: a. Download and complete the Clip & Go reward chart, earning a Skipper Stamp for each outing on the water where the lifejacket is worn correctly (properly fitted, fastened, and with the crotch strap secured) for the full duration the craft is underway; b. Collect all ten Skipper Stamps on the chart; c. Have a parent or guardian take a photograph of the child wearing their lifejacket while holding the completed chart; and d. Email the photograph to safeboating@coastguard.nz, from a parent or guardian’s email address, before 11.59pm on Saturday 6 February 2027.
- One entry per child. Multiple entries from the same child will not increase chances of winning; only the first valid entry received will be counted.
- Completion of the chart is on an honesty basis. The Promoter reserves the right to request further information to verify an entry and may disqualify any entry it reasonably believes to be fraudulent or incomplete.
- One winner will be selected by random draw from all valid entries received. The draw will take place on Friday 12 February 2027.
- The winner will be notified by email and/or phone within five (5) working days of the draw, using the contact details provided with their entry. If a winner cannot be contacted within ten (10) working days of the draw, the Promoter reserves the right to select an alternative winner by random draw.
- The prize is one (1) Banshee two-person sit-in tow tube, valued at approximately RRP $499.00. The prize is not transferable, exchangeable, or redeemable for cash, in whole or in part.
- By entering, the parent or guardian consents on behalf of the child to the Promoter using the submitted photograph and the child’s first name for reasonable promotional and marketing purposes, including on the Safe Boating and Coastguard websites and social media channels, unless the entrant advises otherwise in writing at the time of entry.
- The Promoter reserves the right to amend, suspend, or withdraw the Promotion at any time without notice, where circumstances beyond its reasonable control make this necessary.
- Nothing in these Terms and Conditions limits any rights a consumer may have under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or the Fair Trading Act 1986, to the extent those Acts apply.
- This Promotion is governed by the laws of New Zealand.
- For questions about the Promotion, contact safeboating@coastguard.nz.
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