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With summer approaching the new recreation boating season is nigh. It is absolute that all skippers have a thorough understanding and knowledge of the safety equipment aboard your vessel. Who better than Andrew Hart & Nick Duigan to illustrate what is required. Go to the following video for a five minute tutorial on what and where […]

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 give skippers a few tips on launching, docking and retrieving from and to your drive […]

Pelican Point Depth Profile Monday 17th October, 2016 at 10:00 am High tide prediction at St Helens Point was 1.4 metres at 10:00 am This transect of Pelican Point was taken from the inner navigation markers towards St Helens to the outer markers, eastwards towards the Georges Bay Sea Wall. The readings were taken on a middle track […]

From the Office of Maritime Communications (OMC). In order to operate a VHF radio you are required to hold a Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP). This means you can communicate using your VHF radio. The Australian Maritime College (AMC) is delegated by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to manage all […]

Seafood Training Tasmania (STT) are running a Coxswain’s course in St Helens from 6 September 2010 to 10 September 2010. They are offering a 50% discount to any person that can show that they are a member of a volunteer or not-for-profit organisation or club. This offer stands for any Coxswain’s course run at STT […]