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Marine and Safety Tasmania boating safety demonstration
Peter Hopkins (2009-11-13 00:22:21)
'Which flares are right for YOUR boat?' .
Marine and Safety Tasmania are holding a boating safety demonstration day on Franklin Wharf, Hobart, just near where the fleet tie up after the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race on Friday 27th November at 1200 hours.
Hobart's office workers that are interested in or are recreational boating enthusiasts will be able to take advantage of their lunchtime to see some action on the water front in Hobart.
Included in the boating safety day will be a demonstration by a helicopter rescue team, flare displays, Surf Life displays along with other displays including inflatable life jackets, PWC display and the like.
To go with all the waterfront action, prizes will be drawn on the day with one of them being a 406 PLB.
Marine and Safety Tasmania boating safety demonstration day
Where
Franklin Wharf, Hobart
Date
Friday 27th November
Time
1200 hours
Marine and Safety Tasmania (MAST) is a statutory authority that was established on 30 July 1997 to manage functions relating to the safe operation of all recreational boats and commercial vessels up to 500 tonnes, or 35 metres in length, in Tasmania
http://www.mast.tas.gov.au/ [go back...]
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