SA Sea Rescue
Upcoming events at West Beach
SA Sea Rescue Squadron - Training Pathways Session
Tuesday 30 June 2026
I will be holding an information session about SA Sea Rescue Squadron (SASRS) training pathways.
I will be covering training requirements of:
• Radio Operator
• Crew Member
• Skipper
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate)
Between Saturday 22 August 2026 and Saturday 21 November 2026
The Short-Range Operators Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) course conducted by qualified instructors from the South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron will provide a thorough understanding of maritime radio communication at sea. This is an internationally recognised qualification following the syllabus developed by the Australian Maritime College on behalf of the Australian Communication and Media Authority. Successful completion will result in the issue of a certificate of proficiency. This certificate is a prerequisite to gain a Coxswain or Master V certificate.
The course provides training on the use of VHF radio communication equipment for recreational and commercial boating. The participants will learn the use of onboard VHF marine radios, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), Search and Rescue Transponder (SART), Automatic Identification System (AIS) and Digital Selective Calling (DSC) enabled radios, for effective use in maritime communications. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations.
The courses are offered four times a year. Course fees include the Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the assessment. There are no additional charges or ongoing costs.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
2026 SA Sea Rescue Squadron Annual Dinner
Saturday 29 August 2026
The 2026 Annual Dinner of the South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron will be held in the Barcoo hall at Squadron Headquarters (7 Barcoo Rd, West Beach, SA, 5024).
Members, partners and sponsors tickets are complimentary and all booking will be validated with your operational, financial or approved status, please ensure you meet this criteria.
If either you do not meet this criteria or you make a booking and fail to attend without notification prior, there will be a fee payable of $100 per person.
For further details please refer to the invitation document link sent by email or contact the Treasurer.
Connor O'Brien | Treasurer
On Behalf of the Committee,
The South Australian Sea Rescue Squadron Inc.
Barcoo Hall - Squadron Headquarters
2026 Seamanship Course
Between Thursday 25 June 2026 and Thursday 8 October 2026
Our small boat handling course provides you with the practical skills and confidence to skipper a small vessel. Course is eight Thursday evenings and one day practical on the water with our vessel. Date of the relevant weekend for practical will be provided at the first workshop.
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the requirements for the issue of a South Australian recreational power boat license from Service SA (fee applicable).
Different requirements apply for 12-15 year olds who can obtain a special operators permit. This includes a practial test which must be completed with a Marine Safety Officer. Refer Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for details.
West Beach Sea Rescue Flotilla
SAR Navigation Training
Saturday 28 March 2026
SAR Navigation Training provides an understanding of Search and Rescue in the maritime environment. You will learn about SAR authorities, search patterns, planning and conduct of searches, and coordination between the navigator and skipper. Basic navigation will also be covered with an introduction to charts, chartwork and position fixing.
This is an all-day event. Please bring your lunch and snacks.
Sea Rescue Squadron Training Room
MFD SR02 Training
Thursday 5 March 2026
Training on the Multi-Function Display on SR02 to enable a better understanding of the system and how to operate the system.
Crew Room - Sea Rescue Squadron
MFD SR01 Training
Monday 2 February 2026
Training on the Multi-Function Display for SR01
Training Room - Sea Rescue Squadron
SA Sea Rescue Sqaudron Training Pathways
Between Tuesday 20 June 2023 and Tuesday 25 November 2025
I will be holding an information session about SA Sea Rescue Squadron (SASRS) training pathways.
I will be covering training requirements of:
• Radio Operator
• Crew Member
• Skipper
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 8 November 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate)
Between Saturday 24 February 2024 and Saturday 8 November 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations.
Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Crew (Trainees) - On Water training session
Between Saturday 13 September 2025 and Saturday 8 November 2025
This will be an on water session for trainees that need to complete the following items in the Marine Crew task book:
- Towing
- Working with Helicopters (Simulate)
Two sessions will be scheduled 0900-1200 and 1300-1600.
Booking essential.
Any questions contact Training Coordinatior (Simon Klunyk)
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Respond 52 training (CANCELLED)
Between Tuesday 4 February 2025 and Tuesday 4 November 2025
This sessions covers the basic uses of the Respond52 device application (app), how to install on your device, login with your user credentials and basics of the new Call Receipt Dispatch system (CRD) system.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron Training Room
Seamanship Course
Between Thursday 20 June 2024 and Thursday 9 October 2025
Our small boat handling course provides you with the practical skills and confidence to skipper a small vessel. Course is eight Thursday evenings and one day practical on the water with our vessel.
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the requirements for the issue of a South Australian recreational power boat license from Service SA (fee applicable).
Different requirements apply for 12-15 year olds who can obtain a special operators permit. This includes a practial test which must be completed with a Marine Safety Officer. Refer Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for details.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR01)
Between Wednesday 9 April 2025 and Wednesday 8 October 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 01
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Navigation Course (CANCELLED)
Saturday 27 September 2025
Navigation course provide training on the principals of latitude/longitude and the foundation for search and rescue techniques.
The prerequisite for this course is, you must be a Marine Crew Member.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Navigation Course (CANCELLED)
Between Tuesday 17 December 2024 and Saturday 27 September 2025
Navigation course provide training on the principals latitude/longitude and the foundation for search and rescue techniques.
Please note, the prerequisite for this course is you must be a Marine Crew Member.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Training - Skipper
Sunday 21 September 2025
This sessions provides the opportunity for Trainee Skippers to complete task book items, navigation exercises and practice items that are a part of the Skipper role.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Training - Marine Crew
Tuesday 9 September 2025
This session covers:
- Pre-Departure Procedures
- Pre-launch procedures
- Post launch procedures
- Pre-recovery procedures
- Tow away procedures
- Vessel storage procedures
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Annual Dinner and Awards Night
Saturday 16 August 2025
Tickets are now available for the 2025 Annual Dinner and Awards Night.
Operational members and Trainees free. Guests $65 per head.
Tables of eight. Book individual seats or choose same table as friends.
Each table will host two event sponsors who will be added by event organisers.
Arrive 1800 for 1830 start.
Bookings close COB 9th August 2025
West Beach Sea Rescue Flotilla
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 9 August 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 17 May 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Reditalk-Flex training session
Friday 2 May 2025
Training session that covers information about the new RediTalk-Flex radio system in the Operations Centre.
It is a requirement for all Adelaide Flotilla Radio Operators to complete the training, to ensure correct use of the system.
SA Sea Rescue Sqaudron
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR02)
Wednesday 2 April 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 02.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Reditalk-Flex training session
Between Wednesday 26 March 2025 and Saturday 29 March 2025
Training session that covers information about the new RediTalk-Flex radio system in the Operations Centre.
It is a requirement for all Adelaide Flotilla Radio Operators to complete the training, to ensure correct use of the system.
SA Sea Rescue Sqaudron
Rope and Knots practice session
Between Tuesday 21 March 2023 and Tuesday 18 March 2025
Practice your rope and knots for the VMR Marine Rescue Crew Member Course
SA Sea Rescue Squadron
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR01)
Between Tuesday 7 May 2024 and Thursday 6 March 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 01 and Sea Rescue 03.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron - Adelaide Flotilla
Furuno Multifunction Display training session (SR02)
Thursday 27 February 2025
In this session you will learn the basics on how to use the Furuno Multifunction Display (MFD) that is on Sea Rescue 02.
SA Sea Rescue Squadron - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 15 February 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations. Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
The study manual and supporting documents will be provided on the day of the course unless prior arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) (CANCELLED)
Saturday 15 February 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations.
Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
Cancellation policy
All cancellations incur a min $50 admin fee. 72 hours prior to the course $50 plus admin fee of $50 . 48 hours prior to the course $100 plus $50 admin fee. No shows forfeit 100% of the course fee.
To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
Marine Radio (Short Range Operator Certificate) 2025/2026 (CANCELLED)
Saturday 15 February 2025
Four courses a year - Operators of marine radio are legally required to complete a certificate of proficiency. The Short-Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP) covers the VHF equipment fitted to many small craft. The course covers both the theory and practice of radio operations.
Fee includes Marine VHF Radio Operators Handbook and the exam.
Resources including trial exam available at
https://www.amc.edu.au/industry/omc/handbooks-and-revision-questions
Cancellation policy
All cancellations incur a min $50 admin fee. 72 hours prior to the course $50 plus admin fee of $50 . 48 hours prior to the course $100 plus $50 admin fee. No shows forfeit 100% of the course fee.
To seek a refund or change the date of your course click on 'contact event organiser' or click on the link provided in your ticket.
SA Sea Rescue - Training Room
ex 2025 Seamanship Course (CANCELLED)
Thursday 30 January 2025
Three courses a year - Our small boat handling course provides you with the practical skills and confidence to skipper a small vessel. Course is eight Thursday evenings and one day practical on the water with our vessel. Date of the relevant weekend for practical will be provided at the first workshop.
Satisfactory completion of this course meets the requirements for the issue of a South Australian recreational power boat license from Service SA (fee applicable).
Different requirements apply for 12-15 year olds who can obtain a special operators permit. This includes a practial test which must be completed with a Marine Safety Officer. Refer Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure for details.
West Beach Sea Rescue Flotilla