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Australian Volunteer Coast Guard - SA Squadron
Address
Southern Myth Dr, North Haven, SA 5018 Australia
Telephone
8248 4994
Fax
8248 4899
Email
Website
Postal Address
PO Box 60, Semaphore, SA 5019 Australia
Hours
All rescue vessels are on 24 hour standby
Eligibility
Adults. Members are required to complete of a Basic Seamanship Course and undertake rostered duties
Fees
Membership fee
Comment
A national volunteer organisation that promotes safety in the operation of small craft. The South Australia Squadron comprises flotillas based at Kangaroo Island, North Haven, O'Sullivan Beach, Port Augusta and Port Vincent
Services
- Radio monitoring of marine distress frequencies
- Safety patrols - association and member owned vessels patrol waterways assisting the public with safe boating advice, mechanical problems and responding to distress calls
- Search and rescue - in cooperation with Water Police and other volunteer rescue organisations
- Education and training - offers courses in small boat handling, marine radio and coastal navigation
