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SA Sea Rescue Squadron

Phone: +61 8 8295 5062

Address: Barcoo Road, West Beach 5024 West Beach, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.sasearescue.org.au

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25.01.2022 Wild weather on the weekend. Stay safe and warm

25.01.2022 Unfortunate development near Edithburgh - sad loss of life

25.01.2022 In memoriam: Peter J. Collins Our long serving member of 40 years and former Operations Captain Peter James Collins sadly passed away peacefully on the 5th of June. For his dedication of services to the squadron, one of our rescue crafts based out of Lonsdale is name after him. Peter was also awarded the life membership of the squadron. Peter continued to serve the squadron until the last days. Condolences to the bereaved family. Rest in Peace Peter

24.01.2022 SAPOL Water Operations units Investigator II

24.01.2022 Commemorating the National Police Remembrance Day and acknowledging the supreme sacrifice made by our police women and men.

24.01.2022 Further update from SAPOL

24.01.2022 More wild weather on its way...

24.01.2022 Thank you and enjoy your day out

23.01.2022 Some strong weather pattern that is going to hit us later in the day. Stay safe

23.01.2022 Severe cold front on its way. Stay safe

22.01.2022 An ideal SAR asset!

21.01.2022 Come and visit the SA Sea Rescue Squadron's display at the Adelaide 4WD and Adventure Show at the Adelaide Showground in Wayville this weekend beginning Friday, 23 October to Sunday 25 October, 2020. It is a chance to see and understand the contributions of our dedicated volunteers and explore an emergency boat that has been a valuable resource in multiple boat emergencies and rescues for the South Australian community over the years. Sign up for our courses in VHF marine rad...io and seamanship and learn all the tips and tricks about staying safe if you plan to take out the boat this season. A big Thank You to our sponsors West Beach Community Bank for hosting our 'Safety at Sea' display (see photo) at their office. SASRS Commodore Frank Miller (second from left) along with Publicity and Promotions Committee leaders Ian Kelly (extreme left) and Jim Coombe (second from right) along with Bank representatives. See more

19.01.2022 If someone comes across this craft please notify SAPOL

19.01.2022 Follow up from AMSA. We cannot emphasise the importance of having in-date and working safety gear. Someday we will be very thankful for having it on board!

19.01.2022 Further updates

18.01.2022 Rough weather on our way. Stay safe...

17.01.2022 All we can hope is he is safe and found soon

16.01.2022 Our condolences to the family. RIP Garry

16.01.2022 Wind warning for our region

15.01.2022 A good video made by AMSA in collaboration with the Professional Fishers Association of NSW on checking your lifejacket

15.01.2022 Our Water Operations Unit hard at work

14.01.2022 This video from The Maritime Post nicely illustrates how an EPIRB works

12.01.2022 Unfortunate but essential!

12.01.2022 Note the weather warning for our coast. It is going to be worse tomorrow

11.01.2022 Update on missing boaties!! In the news just in the two missing boaties have just been located near Salt Creek - alive and well. Could not have been a better news this morning!

11.01.2022 It is going to be wet, windy and cold. Batten down the hatches and stay safe

10.01.2022 Envy! Wish we had this capability here...

10.01.2022 How cool would this be as our new rescue asset?

09.01.2022 We have the pleasure in sharing the August (Vol 107) issue of our inhouse magazine Searchlight

09.01.2022 The weather is looking pretty average to go out. This is the time to check your safety gear to see if they are in date!

08.01.2022 Strong wind warning for SA from BoM Marine Wind Warning Summary IDS20201 http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/marine-wind.shtml... Marine Wind Warning Summary for South Australia Issued at 5:10 am CST on Thursday 17 September 2020 for the period until midnight CST Friday 18 September 2020. Wind Warnings for Thursday 17 September Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Adelaide Metropolitan Waters, Far West Coast, Upper West Coast, Lower West Coast, Central Coast, South Central Coast, Spencer Gulf, Gulf St Vincent, Investigator Strait, Upper South East Coast and Lower South East Coast Wind Warnings for Friday 18 September Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Lower West Coast, Central Coast, South Central Coast, Investigator Strait and Lower South East Coast The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:50 pm CST Thursday.

08.01.2022 Severe weather warning in parts of the state

08.01.2022 Strong wind warning!!! Marine Wind Warning Summary IDS20201... Updated Marine Wind Warning Summary for South Australia Issued at 11:03 pm CST on Monday 21 September 2020 for the period until midnight CST Tuesday 22 September 2020. Wind Warnings for Monday 21 September Gale Warning for the following areas: Central Coast and South Central Coast Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Adelaide Metropolitan Waters, Far West Coast, Upper West Coast, Lower West Coast, Spencer Gulf, Gulf St Vincent, Investigator Strait, Upper South East Coast and Lower South East Coast Wind Warnings for Tuesday 22 September Gale Warning for the following areas: Central Coast, South Central Coast, Upper South East Coast and Lower South East Coast Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Adelaide Metropolitan Waters, Upper West Coast, Lower West Coast, Spencer Gulf, Gulf St Vincent and Investigator Strait http://www.bom.gov.au/sa/warnings/marine-wind.shtml

08.01.2022 Did you know that some of the LED lights can interfere with the operation of your VHF marine radio as well as AIS? We had alerted the followers of this page sometime back when an article was first published by US Coast Guard. AMSA has now alerted our boating public of this issue. This article can be accessed at

08.01.2022 We request the followers of the SA Sea Rescue Squadron’s facebook page to follow certain standards to create a conducive environment where those who contribute their views can do so without the fear of being abused or face retribution, harassment or exposure to inappropriate or indecent content. We may choose to disagree with an opinion, but as administrators of this page, we ask you to do this in a respectful, civic and courteous manner. Please refrain from using language th...at might incite hatred or discrimination. We also ask you to protect your and other’s privacy by refraining from posting names, addresses, contact information etc. This also goes with copyrights, or content that has legal ramifications. Any post or comments that breach our civic standards may be deleted without any notice and in extreme cases could result in the individual blocked from this page. Kindly note that this page or the message forum is not continuously monitored. If your post pertains to maritime emergency, please contact 000 or police assistance at 131 444. You may also choose to call SA Sea Rescue Squadron on the VHF marine radio channels 16 or 80 or 27.88 MHz on the 27 MHz marine radio. Our radio base at West Beach operate from 0700 1900h, 365 days of the year including public holidays. We also have after-hours home bases that monitor VHF and 27 MHz marine radio frequencies beyond the operating hours of the main radio base.

07.01.2022 Another day to prepare the boat for next week and the season ahead!

07.01.2022 Brace for wild weather. A cold front will hit us today. Stay safe

07.01.2022 Strong winds up our way

07.01.2022 Further updates to the weather that is about to hit us later today

06.01.2022 Another successful Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) or in other words the marine VHF licence course that we conducted in August. All the 6 participants passed with flying colours! Our next course is on Saturday the 31 October. Spots are filling fast (3 more left) and booking is essential. To sign up

06.01.2022 For our members and the boating public who use Port Hughes and Wallaroo Boat Ramps, please note a new app based system to pay boat ramp fees

05.01.2022 A happy ending - but highlighting the significance of logging in.

05.01.2022 A message from Maritime Safety Victoria to commemorate the National Safe Boating Week 26 Sept - 2 Oct 2020. Know the limits of your craft and stay safe this boating season!

05.01.2022 SA Sea Rescue Squadron Seamanship Course Our next seamanship course will commence on the 27 August. We still have a few spots left. To book a place enrol through the squadron website https://sasearescue.org.au/training/seamanship/ https://sasearescue.org.au//seamanship-course-payment-form/

04.01.2022 Our AFP Specialist Response Group divers involved in the Thai Cave Rescue. The silent heros!

04.01.2022 Congratulations to the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard on the official commissioning of their new vessel Vincent Star at Port Vincent, SA. SA Sea Rescue Squadron Commodore Frank Miller and his wife represented the Squadron at the official ceremony at Port Vincent. The other invitees from the Squadron included Edithburgh Flotilla leader Brian Klingberg and his wife and Copper Coast Flotilla leader Peter Sims and his wife. The Edithburgh Flotilla and AVCG Port Vincent work closely together in providing rescue services on the eastern coast of Yorke Peninsula. #sasearescuesquadron #sasearescue #sasrs

03.01.2022 Interested in doing a radio course with us? We are running a Short Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) course on the 8 August. This certificate of proficiency is a requirement to operate your VHF marine radio and is internationally recognised. Please refer to the attached pamphlet for more details.

03.01.2022 Breaking ground on the new Emergency Services HQ

03.01.2022 A good safety message from NSW Maritime about cold shocks and the need for a life jacket https://www.facebook.com/watch/

02.01.2022 A proud moment for the squadron especially our Wirrina flotilla SR-05 PAUL BROWN BEGINS BUILD & FITOUT The SA Sea Rescue Squadron is pleased to announce that it will soon add a new rescue boat to its fleet with the SR-05 Paul Brown that has begun its build and fitout. The boat is the Nautic Star replacement for our Clayton Gallant, Sea Rescue 05. The Squadron Executive approved the request to name the new boat after Paul Brown, the founder of our Wirrina flotilla, and who served as its leader for eight years and later as chairman for seven years. The delivery is scheduled for November 2020. To view our special photo feature for information, photos and specifications, please visit

02.01.2022 Perfect weather over the long weekend for local boaties resulted in six assists recorded in Adelaide for breakdowns ranging from flat batteries to fuel problems. Thanks to all the crews who gave up their long weekend to man the boats and radio rooms in Adelaide, Copper Coast, Edithburgh and Wirrina. Well done team.

02.01.2022 Nothing significant for us. Probability of hail

02.01.2022 Whist we always encourage the use of marine radio or an EPIRB for maritime emergencies, this mobile phone application is helpful where one may have access to mobile phone coverage in an emergency situation.

02.01.2022 Boat missing for days off SA coast disappears again after distress call near Victor Harbor https://www.abc.net.au//margrel-disappears-after-/12688040

02.01.2022 Those of us that have life rafts on our crafts, this advise from AMSA is worth heeding

01.01.2022 Prepare before you venture out - a nice video by MAST https://www.facebook.com/MAST.TAS/videos/3732834090080498/

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