Neil Ross, after 27 years, continues to lead the way in jet
boat: Adventure Tourism; Racing; Recreational Boating; Design & Manufacturing,
in New Zealand and internationally.
Neil first got involved in the adventure tourism business with Turbo Jet Ltd,
New Zealand, in 1986, before creating the first real back country jet boat tour
in 1988, with Dart River Jet Safari, near Queenstown, NZ. This successful operation
was subsequently sold to Shotover Jet in 1996.
He went on to open Dart Marine Ltd, a boat design & manufacturing business,
now known as Jetboat.com, and at the same time launched the first 'Coast to
Mountains' back country jetboat adventure, Waiatoto River Safari on the West
Coast of the Southern Alps, NZ.
It was then evident to Neil that there was a need to cater to the growing West
Coast Group and Conference & Incentive market, and so he created Haast River
Safari, the first jet boat operation to use large twin engine, fully covered
boats. Neil sold the Haast operation in 2004 and continues to design & build
national and international commercial and pleasure Keelow Craft jet boats.
Neil has also become one of the most accomplished jet boat marathon racers
in the world, having won many titles including the 1995 World Championship -
Canada, 1996 New Zealand Championship, 2003 & 2004 & 2006 New Zealand
Championship, and with the help of Rob Chadwick as navigator, they secured the
World Champion FX Small Block title - USA, in 2004.
Susan Miller has specialized in marketing and tourism for over
20 years, launching her career as a public relations executive for a highly
successful marketing organization in the north of England, before moving to
New Zealand in 1995. Here she has been heavily involved in managing a number
of destination and product tourism projects, including marketing manager for
Haast River Safari, in 2000.
Safety
Safety is paramount at all stages
and in all aspects of the Fraser River Safari Operation.
This wide braided river through the Fraser Valley allows safe and comfortable
boating. Although uncommon, trips can be cancelled or amended due to adverse
weather or other conditions out of the control of Fraser River Safari.
Fraser River Safari is a soft adventure, leisure activity, and with that carries
a small element of risk. Passengers will be given a full safety briefing before
the tour departs, during which the Driver/Guide will make clear all safety instructions,
ensuring all English and non-English speaking clients understand the elements
of risk, and to always follow the directions of the Driver/Guide. The
Company is committed to providing service of unparalleled quality.
WAIVER - All guests will be required to sign a standard waiver form prior
to departure. If you would like more information, or to view a copy, please
contact Fraser River Safari. info@fraserriversafari.com
Fraser River Safari staff reserve the right to withdraw any person considered
likely to endanger themselves or others.
Safety Standards - YES we have our Blue Decal 
Every safari boat and safari driver will be Transport Canada Certified and will
have the following safety standards:
** All boats are built to meet Transport Canada TP1332 & TP11717 standards.
** All drivers will have SVOP (Small Vessels Operator Proficiency)
** MEDA3 (Marine Emergency Duties Level 3)
** Marine Basic First Aid
** ROC (Restricted Operators Certificate) and trained to operate DSC (Digital
Selective Calling)
Fraser River Safari has stringent safety operating procedures and policies
which are carried out daily, and are documented in Fraser River Safari's 'Safe
Operational Plan'. This publication is available for viewing at the Fraser River
Safari's Operations Base, or contact Fraser River Safari at info@fraserriversafari.com
The Boats
The Fraser River Safari boats are custom designed and built to both Transport
Canada and New Zealand Jet boats Association standards, with every aspect of
the vessels comfort, safety and performance scrutinized and stipulations put
in place.
With twin engines, this innovative vessel can easily travel shallow braided
water with exceptional ease. This combined with the boats full covered design,
front-loading access, wide centre aisle, and comfortable seating, people of
all ages and abilities can join us on an enjoyable Fraser River Safari tour.
Technical specs
Engines are a pair of V8, MD300 hp supercharged diesels
Jet units are Hamilton 212's with 4kw impellers
Rob Chadwick has spent most of his life in the Fraser Valley and has lived & worked in Mission for over 14 years. The first few years in the City began with a career in real estate with jet boating as more of a hobby. Later Rob’s passion for the sport changed his path and he started his own business, Extreme Marine, in 1997, which specialized in the use of KeelowCraft Jetboats manufactured by Jetboat.com (owner Neil Ross). Through this connection Neil, Rob and Jo-Anne began to develop the Fraser River Safari tour on this fascinating stretch of river. Rob and Neil raced in the World Ciruit for Marathon Jet Boat Racing taking the Championship title in the FX Class in 2004. Now Rob can be seen captaining the green tour boat, which has been nicknamed “Gerty” by the crew, on every trip performed by Fraser River Safari team. Rob also is a Director of the Mission Harbour Authority and the Fraser Valley Bald Eagle Festival Society and sits on the Mission Tourism Committee. 
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