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Catherine Hill Bay Tradegdy

Although a shocking tragedy, the incident at Catherine Hill Bay last weekend is a primary focus of Marine Rescue’s work.

Our task last weekend was to sweep the coast (as close as we could safely do so) from the Mawson breakwall till we met up with the rest of the search fleet.  Unfortunately on this occassion the ending was not a happy one with police recovering the bodies of three men washed up at Flat Rock.

This therefore is a untimely reminder that BEFORE going out

a) check the weather

b) check your equipment and supplies

c) log on and log off with Marine Rescue, so we can keep track of you

…. and keep in contact during your trip.

This is a volunteer (read: free) service offered to the public, so take a few minutes to let us know what your plans are so you’ve got a better chance of getting home safely.

Toronto BoatFest

It’s on again, this Easter weekend, so come along and say “Hi” to the folk of Marine Rescue.

Full programme is available at -

http://www.classicboatfest.com.au/program.html

Posted by kellie on March 29th, 2010

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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

http://www.marine.csiro.au/remotesensing/oceancurrents/

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

http://www.rfansw.com.au/

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

http://www.16s.com.au/sailing

Toronto Yacht Club

http://www.rmyctoronto.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=46431

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

Posted by kellie on September 28th, 2009

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