Coast Guard Kettering has started the annual boat raffle. look for our members in your area. The flotilla is introducing talks to interest groups, should your group like us to visit and talk about what we do and general boating safety please contact the flotilla at tf1@coastguard.com.au . You are invited to visit Coast Guard Kettering on weekends. Our main vessel, Bendigo 1 is sponsored by Bendigo Bank, Coast Guard Kettering also acknowledge the significant support from The Tasmanian Community Fund, Federal Recreational Fishing Fund, Tasmania Police, Volunteer small equipment Grant and the ongoing support from local trades and businesses, we are searching for additional sponsors, for details please contact Commander Mal Sutcliffe, 0418 17 912 or Deputy Commander Mike Lijnzaad 0418317912. Coast Guard Kettering monitor marine radio VHF ch 16 and 27Mhz Ch 88, weather is reported when updated by the weather bureau. Become a regular member with on water duties, or as a radio operator, fundraiser, trainer, or just as a social supporter for details contact, dfc.tf1@coastguard .com.au or fc.tf1@coastguard.com.au
The D'Entrecasteaux Flotilla consists of four crews, operating a duty cycle of one duty weekend each month.
Crew undertake on water exercises and gain valuable experience in controlled conditions.
Crews also undertake maintenance and repair of the units equipment and facilities.
Visitors and prospective members are encouraged to visit the operations centre located at the Northern end of Oyster Cove Marina, next to the slipway.
The Flotilla is now embarking on crew training and development under national training and accreditation, this will ensure our members are up to date and "competent".
Contact  
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association
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Oyster Cove Marina Kettering |
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Postal Address:
GPO Box 1376
HOBART Tasmania 7000
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Municipality:
Clarence City Council, Hobart City Council, Huon Valley Council, Kingborough Council |
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Ph: (03) 6267-5016
Mobile: 0429-358-251
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Email:
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Last Updated : 17-09-2009
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Meeting Schedule
Tuesday evenings from 7.00 - 9.00pm, Derwent Sailing Squadron, Marieville Esplanade Sandy Bay Advisable to ring first as some training takes place at Kettering.Prospective member may attend meetings - enquiries please phone duty mobile 0429358251 |
Membership open to
Australian Residents, Minimum 18 years old, who satisfy general requirements as set under the AVCGA constitution. New members always welcome; experience not essential as training is given, recognition of existing competencies is available.
New members welcome |
Area Served
D'Entrecasteaux Channel and adjacent waterways.
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