Rescue on the High Seas
St Helens Marine Rescue to the Rescue after dark Thursday January 30th. Rodney, JD and Ken launched RV Georges Bay at Burns Bay on their way to an emergency at The Gardens in the Bay of Fires. A yacht had …
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How to use a VHF radio
As the summer recreational season intensifies it is paramount that boaters know how to use a VHF radio. This is an essential part of the vessel’s safety equipment. The ACMA has produced an educational video for the recreational boating community …
Drive off – Drive On Trailer Tips
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 …
New Life Jacket Regulations come into force in 2021.
Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) have embarked on a terrific programme to encourage fishers and boaters to update their Personal Flotation Devices (PFD). 1 January 2021 is the date that all life jackets in use in Tasmania will need …
New Life Jacket Regulations come into force in 2021. Read more »
Marine Rescue to the Rescue
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 …