Night convoy to Rottnest
A night convoy to Rottnest is being
conducted on a regular basis.
Vessels leave Fremantle at 6.30pm.
Along the way navigational lights and hazards will be addressed out as well as
flare demonstrations.
Then enjoy a BBQ at Little Thomsons before heading back to Fremantle.
Fremantle’s rescue vessel will accompany the fleet both ways and will be
conducting explaining hazards and lights both to and from Rottnest.
This is a great way to
learn about night navigation and how to navigate safely to and from Rottnest at
night.
The Rottnest Island
Authority has kindly waived the landing fees for all vessels taking part in this
exercise.
BIA Rottnest Safety Convoys
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When: |
Rottnest Safety Convoy |
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Where: |
 Departure
Points:
 | Fremantle |
| Hillarys
BIAWA |
| Woodman Point |
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Cost: |
Call the BIA on 92719688
for more details and registration form
Places on the Rottnest
Safety Convoy are limited and will be allocated on a first received basis.
Full payment must be received with application to secure a place on the
convoy.
This payment is
non-refundable whether cancelled by participants or the BIAWA. As it is a
Safety Convoy, the BIAWA reserves the right to cancel the event due to
inclement weather at any time prior to scheduled departure. |
The Rottnest Safety Convoys (RSC) are a fantastic
opportunity for new boat owners and their families to enjoy a weekend that is
educational and fun!
For over 20 years, Rottnest Safety Convoys have
provided boaties with an interactive experience unique to Western Australia.
MVSRG Rottnest Safety
Convoys
Fremantle Sea Rescue in
conjunction with Cockburn and Whitfords Sea Rescue Group are conducting a safety
boat convoy to Rottnest on October 4th. 2008.
Who better to inform boaters
of the safe way to navigate to and around the island.
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.
The day convoy will tour several of the Bays and focus on the whole family
including the involvement of children in the use of radios, steering a rescue
boat and learning about the safety equipment on board.
Participants can opt to return on the same day or early the next morning both in
convoy with our rescue vessels.
We have many new and exciting
ideas for a varied format.
There will be a barbeque at the end to revise the events of the day and for
participants to gather information about boating and moorings around Rottnest.
The planned date is for
October 4th. The sea rescue groups are not running the event as a profit making
venture so have kept the costs down to $60.00 per boat plus landing fees if
applicable.
BIA Winter convoys
For winter
The BIA
Winter Boating Rallies are not just loads of fun, and a great excuse to get your
boat on the water, but will help you to improve your navigation skills, gain
confidence when using communication equipment and demonstrate basic boating and
safety procedures such as man-overboard, setting off a flare and
landing/retrieving. All in the safety of the Swan River!
