Rottnest Safety 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.  We have kept the cost down to $60.00 per boat plus landing fees if applicable.

Minimum vessel size has been set at 5.5m (18ft) for reasons of safety and we regret we cannot make any exceptions to this rule.

The first day convoy conducted totally by the sea rescue volunteers occured on October 18th  2008 was limited to 25 boats in order to customise future events with the help of the inaugural participants. Others will be arranged to cater for the demand. Choose another date from the drop down list below. If there is no dates shown, all convoys have been booked out. You can register your interest in case of any vacancy.

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

Members: $54.00

Non-Members: $60.00

Rottnest Safety Convoy: Sunday 18 January 2009