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Fremantle Keelboat Section News
KEELBOAT SECTION NEWS
AUSTRALIA DAY RACE - Sat, Jan 25 2025
Come wave the flag in the Australia Day Trophy Race. A popular annual race that comes with it's own special courses for Division 1, Division 2 and Division 6 J&M. Sailing Instructions available via the button below.Event Details
STAY WELL CLEAR OF SHIPS WHEN YOU'RE SAILING
With summer well underway, it is a great time for recreational boat skippers, but with the volume of boats passing through the Fremantle Inner Harbour and port waters, skippers are reminded to exercise caution and stay well clear of all commercial vessels.
Ships visiting Fremantle often exceed 336m in length. This size means they can't stop or change course quickly and will cover a considerably long distance before they do stop.
Recreational skippers must always move with caution, keep a good look out and if possible, monitor radio channels (VHF Channel 16). The recreational boat skippers are responsible for their personal safety and the safety of passengers in their boats.
Further Information
FLARE REQUEST
If members have any red handheld flares or orange smoke flares that are no longer needed or are close to expiry, please consider donating them for our monthly Safety & Sea Survival Course for use in flare demonstrations. Flares can be dropped off at the Boating Office. Only flares that have reached their expiry date can be accepted. Thank you!
PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL
These inflators are installed in the following life jacket brands:
Life Jacket Solutions (LJS) – Model numbers T150M, G150M, B150M, WB100, PR150M, SRSS150.
Marlin – Model number MK150.
Check the grey plastic part of the inflator to find out if you have a recalled product.
Recalled inflators are marked “V96000 Halkey Roberts ®” and have a manufacture date between 4 June 2021 and 15 April 2024 (this will be laser printed in the format MM/DD/YY).
Recall Notice
RECREATIONAL SKIPPERS TICKET (RST)
RST courses have returned to FSC with highly experienced RST Assessor Royce Bond onboard. Anyone aged 14 or older are able to obtain an RST which is required to operate a vessel with a motor over 6Hp or 4.5 kW.Course Details
RYA Certified Diesel Engine Course (1 Day Course) Sat 01 Mar
This very popular course on the basics of maintaining diesel engines is back by popular demand. These classes are held in the Activities Room at FSC. Classes are strictly limited to 6 pax so be quick to book your spot.Course Details
VHF Radio Operators Course - Sat 22 Feb
This is an essential course for learning to operate a marine VHF radio. Upon completing this comprehensive course, you will gain radio operator's licence. To operate a VHF radio, a licence is required by law. Courses will be run at FSC.Course Details
SEABREEZE FORECAST
SCHEDULE OF RACES - FEBRUARY 2025
| Sat 01 Feb | Consistency Series Race 9 |
| Sun 02 Feb | Selden For Sailing Terry Fisher Series Race 5 |
| Sat 08 Feb | Bunbury Race (OA RFBYC) / Siska Series / Blue Water Series |
| Consistency Series Race 10 / Championship Race 5 | |
| Sat 15 Feb | Consistency Series Race 11 |
| Geographe Bay Race Week (OA GBYC) to 19 Feb | |
| Sat 22 Feb | Consistency Series Race 12 |
