Useful Links
Here are some links that may help you safely enjoy our lovely environs:
| Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association (National website) | http://www.coastguard.com.au/home.html |
| Marine Rescue NSW | http://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/ |
| Swansea Bar Web Cam | http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/webcams/webcam_swansea.html |
| Lk Macquarie public jetties | http://www.lakemac.com.au/page.aspx?pid=126&vid=1&dpt=ComDirSearch |
| Hunter pumpout stations | http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/rec_boating/pumpout-hunter.html |
| Weather Forecasts | http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/nsw/ |
| Tides | http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/oceanography/tides/tide_predications.cgi |
| Weather Radar | http://mirror.bom.gov.au/products/IDR032.shtml |
| UV Levels (Newcastle) | http://www.arpansa.gov.au/uvindex/realtime/new_rt.htm |
| CSIRO Ocean Surface Currents & Temps | |
| Offshore Buoyweather |
http://www.buoyweather.com/wxnav6.jsp?region=NSW&program=Maps |
| Lk Macquarie Game Fishing Club |
http://www.lmgfc.com.au/home.html |
| Recreational Fishing Alliance of NSW | |
| DPI Fishing & Aquaculture – FAD Map |
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/recreational/saltwater/fads/map |
| Lk Macquarie Tourism (incl Accommodation) |
http://www.visitlakemac.com.au/ |
| Lk Macquarie Yacht Club | http://www.lmyc.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=109343 |
| 16s Skiff Club | |
| Toronto Yacht Club | |
| Toronto Amateurs | http://www.tasc.org.au/ |
| Sth Lk Macquarie Amateur Sailing Club | http://www.slmasc.ourclub.info/ |
| Safeboating | http://www.safeboating.org.au/ |
| SLSC / Hunter | http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/www/463/1001127/displayarticle/hunter–1002448.html |
| Boat Safety & Crime Prevention (click on “Marine”) | http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/community_issues/crime_prevention |
| NSW Maritime | http://www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/ |
| Boating Industry Association of NSW | http://www.amsa.gov.au/ |
| Yachting NSW | http://www.bia.org.au/ |
| AFLOAT magazine | http://www.afloat.com.au/afloat-magazine/home |
| Australian Maritime Safety Authority | http://www.yachting.org.au/default.asp?MenuID=About_Us/1/616/ |
| TAFE OTEN Maritime Courses (distance) | http://www.oten.edu.au/oten/core/showpage.htm?pg=fllooktsmaritime |
| TAFE Hunter Maritime Courses | http://www.hunter.tafensw.edu.au/industry/maritime/Pages/default.aspx |
Daylight Savings 2009-2010
Daylight savings commencing Sunday, 4 October, 2009 at 2am
and will finish on
4 April 2010.
Remember: Spring forward, Fall back (in spring turn your clocks forward, in Autumn (Fall) turn them back
Dinner Dance
As part of the years fund raising events, a dinner dance was held in August.
Members of the Lake Macquarie Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol joined other guests and AVCGA members for the evening to enjoy a lovely meal at the Swansea RSL, who are major sponsors of Coast Guard Swansea.
Music was provided by The Summerland Kings and, between dances, guests were able to test their general knowledge with a trivia quiz by quiz master John Margrie and their bowling skills by attempting to get their own gold coin closest to the illusive prize.
A great night was had by all who attended and the money raised will go to assist in the many facets of the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard: from radio and rescue equipment to training and administration.
Fund raising is an important part of our group activities but always it is hoped that fund raising can also include socialising and enjoyment.
Report by R Jackson
Events, Courses, Meetings, Gatherings (Q4 2009)
Events
Swansea Flotilla will be attending the following events. Do come along and say hello!
Sunday 20 September - Gwandalan Spring Fair
Location: Lake Macquarie foreshore, Gwandalan Bowling Club, Gamban R, Gwandalan
Saturday 24 October - Rathmines Catalina Festival
Location: Rathmines Park (the former airbase)
Members: we need YOU to help out on the day with transport, set-up/bump-out, staffing during the day, selling raffle tickets etc. Please contact Rose Jackson.
Sunday 1 November - Bunnings BBQ at Bunnings Belmont
Members needed to staff the stall. Please contact Kevin Steel
Courses
For Members Only - Bookings ESSENTIAL. Please call the Radio Base to book
- Radio Operator Course
12, 19 & 26 October plus maybe 16 November
1830 to 2130 at Marks Point Public School
Members Only
- Boating Safety Course & Exam
Wednesday 21 October
1830 to 2100 at Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
Members Only
- MROCP (Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency) Course
2, 3, 4, 9 & 11 November
1830 to 2130 at Marks Point Public School
Members Only
Meetings & Social Gatherings
- Wednesday 30 September from 1830 - Social Dinner at Belmont Golf Club. To book contact John Margrie
- Tuesday 13 October - 1900 - Flotilla Meeting - Swansea RSL
- Wednesday 21 October - 0900 to 1600 - Mid week training - Boat Shed
- Thursday 29 October - 1000 to 1200 - Executive Meeting - LMYC
- Saturday 12 December - Christmas Party (lunch) - Swansea RSL Memorial Hall
WRHS Hunter receives SOLAS donation
Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service Hunter Region is the latest recipient of a donation from the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Society of Life at Sea Trusts (SOLAS).
A cheque was donated to WRHS Hunter to purchase nine new water rescue harnesses, which will increase the training capability of the service and improve the safety of crew members and those being rescued.
WRHS Hunter is a community owned and operated aero-medical search and rescue service providing a free service to over 1 million people covering a region of 132,000 square kilometres. Each year the helo performs over 1200 missions.
In the nine years since SOLAS was established, in excess of $450,000 has been donated to 15 organisations in every Australian State plus the ACT.
