Surf Life Saving Australia

Training for Volunteer Offshore Rescue Boat

Surf Life Saving Australia is proud to announce that three young volunteer members will have the opportunity to undertake further studies in maritime operations, thanks to funding secured from the Geoffrey Evans Trust.

Jasmine Georgas (Maroubra SLSC, NSW), Max Rogers (Port Noarlunga SLSC, SA) and Will Davison (Coogee SLSC, NSW) will undertake the MAR10418 Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal) qualification, having successfully applied for the scholarship.

This qualification will allow these young members to continue to contribute to their local Offshore and Jet Rescue Boat fleets, which are vital for preventing loss of life and providing aid on beaches, ocean, waterways, and other places as may be required. Beyond an individual’s service to the community through Surf Life Saving, this training provides pathways for employment in a variety of pursuits.’   (SLSA circular)

SLSA regularly attend the following rescue taskings:

• Assistance to swimmers in difficulty

• Assistance to divers and rock fisherman

• Back-up to beach patrols

• Assistance to other emergency services organisations

• Assistance to boats and their crew in distress

• Aviation emergencies

• Rock, cliff and platform access rescues

While minimum crew requirements are available with Surf Life Saving (Bronze Medallion, First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation), training specific to boat drivers and boat skippers must be taken externally to meet various maritime legislative requirements.

Congratulations Jasmine, Max and Will for successfully completing the maritime course.

Great photos!