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Sea Wall at Binalong Bay Boat Ramp

Posted on 27 June 2019 by John Sullivan Posted in Uncategorized

Urgent message to local recreational fishers from MAST.Marine and Safety Tasmania – MAST19 June at 11:25 · Binalong Bay Boat Ramp Closure Marine and Safety Tasmania wishes to advise the Binalong Bay boat ramp will be closed from 24 June…

Barway Through the Ages

Posted on 9 February 2019 by John Sullivan Posted in Uncategorized

The St Helens Bar has been the subject of many a discussion throughout the ages and remains so to this day. The following image was taken from Marine Rescue’s barway camera. Historically the Bar has been highlighted in first hand…

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Drive off – Drive On Trailer Tips

Posted on 29 April 2018 by John Sullivan Posted in Uncategorized

Boaters are oh so familiar with the embarrassment of a mishap on the boat ramp when launching and retrieving. Chances are there will be amused onlookers enjoying your situation. I have discovered a number of excellent YouTube videos that will…

Marine Rescue to the Rescue

Posted on 16 January 2018 by John Sullivan Posted in Uncategorized

The summer has thrown up many a curve ball with a search, towing across the bar and most recently a Mayday in the North East. 27th of December: “Today four members of St Helens Marine Rescue were called upon to…

Attention Mariners – Anmaropa Buoy Georges Bay barway update

Posted on 15 October 2016 by John Sullivan Posted in Uncategorized

At 0800 hours on Sunday the 16th of October I observed the Anmaropa wreck warning buoy was not in position. Mariners are urged to be cautious on entering Georges Bay. Sections of the following information was sourced from Marine and Safety Tasmania (MaST). Title: …