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MVSRG Rottnest Boat Convoys

The Fremantle, Cockburn and Whitfords Sea Rescue Groups (Metropolitan Volunteer Sea Recue Group) are conducting  safety boat convoys to Rottnest. 

For many years the three groups have been contemplating a one day safety convoy with a family theme, where participants can return on the same day or early the next morning. We have many new and exciting ideas for a varied format.

One emphasis will be on the involvement of children including use of radios and steering a rescue boat and learning about the equipment on board.

Who better to teach boaters the correct way to and around the island than members of the sea rescue groups. There is over 100 years experience between the three groups and Fremantle has had a rescue vessel permanently moored at the island for over 10 years. There will be a barbeque at the end  to revise the events of the day and to get feedback from participants and gauge interest in other planned events including a night convoy.The date is for October 4th.

As the MVSRG is not running the event as a profit making venture we have kept the costs down to $60.00 per boat plus landing fees if applicable. Minimum vessel size has been set at 5.5m (18ft).

As this will be the first day convoy conducted totally by the sea rescue volunteers we are wanting to keep numbers down in order to customise future events with the help of the inaugural participants. If , as we anticipate, the event is oversubscribed then we will organise extra convoys to cater for numbers so if the October date doesn't suit then choose another from the drop down list..

Contact Roger 0419 944 787 or email him for details. More information is also available in the flyer. Reserve your place NOW