Marine Rescue Broken Bay

Marine Rescue Broken Bay Marine Rescue Broken Bay is a 100% volunteer organisation, dedicated to saving lives on the water, around Pittwater, Broken Bay and Offshore.

We rely on donations and the generosity of local businesses. The Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol, established in 1937, was Australia’s oldest and largest volunteer maritime search and rescue organization. The Broken Bay Division, originally a foundation part of the Sydney region command, became a separate entity in 1947 under the leadership of Skipper Ray Weingott. Over the years, the Division operated from various bases, including Church Point, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club, and from 1992 , the Royal Motor Yacht Club who kindly provided dedicated facilities and berthing for our rescue vessels. In 2005, the Division moved to its own premises at Bayview Boat Ramp, with support from Pittwater Council. On January 1, 2010, the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, and Volunteer Rescue Association unified to form Marine Rescue NSW. Over the years the Unit has provided radio coverage and rescue services and contributed to the establishment of further units at Brisbane Water, Hawkesbury, and a central Radio Centre, now located at Belrose. Currently, Marine Rescue Broken Bay operates two high spec rescue boats from a dedicated wharf at Bayview. The base was rebuilt in March 2023, featuring modern crew facilities and a purpose-built training space available for public hire. Approximately 100 volunteers support the local community, collaborating closely with NSW Police (Marine Area Command), Surf Life Saving, SES, NSW Ambulance, and NSW Maritime for maritime and flood response needs.

It costs nothing to Log On with the FREE Marine Rescue NSW App - so why risk it?🐟⚓🛟.
25/02/2026

It costs nothing to Log On with the FREE Marine Rescue NSW App
- so why risk it?🐟⚓🛟.




Your boat engine isn’t invincible, and neither is your day on the water.A little maintenance goes a long way. Servicing ...
24/02/2026

Your boat engine isn’t invincible, and neither is your day on the water.
A little maintenance goes a long way. Servicing your engine regularly keeps it running smoothly and helps avoid those frustrating breakdowns when you least expect them.
From checking oil and filters to making sure everything’s running as it should, a quick service now can save a lot of stress later.

🌊 Monday Musing 💙Where are we now? Drop your comments below. Answers later in the week!
23/02/2026

🌊 Monday Musing 💙
Where are we now? Drop your comments below. Answers later in the week!




Knowing you can make a huge difference to someone's day, is what volunteering is all about! ❤️
21/02/2026

Knowing you can make a huge difference to someone's day, is what volunteering is all about!

❤️



🐟Friday Fun⚓Think you know your maritime history? Do you know the correct titles for these 4 brass instruments? ..and f...
20/02/2026

🐟Friday Fun⚓
Think you know your maritime history?
Do you know the correct titles for these 4 brass instruments?
..and for bonus marks, place them in order of their dates of provenance?



Find ourselves with a gap between assisting the public? Time for a resuscitation drills refresher!
19/02/2026

Find ourselves with a gap between assisting the public?
Time for a resuscitation drills refresher!



18/02/2026

Great advice for those travelling along around the NSW coast!

🎣🚤 Fishing apps are great… but they can’t do everything.Sure, it’s smart to let someone know when you’re heading out, bu...
17/02/2026

🎣🚤 Fishing apps are great… but they can’t do everything.
Sure, it’s smart to let someone know when you’re heading out, but when you log on with Marine Rescue NSW, you’re doing more than a heads-up.
We monitor your trip and know when you expect to return. If something goes wrong, our trained volunteers can spring into action and start looking for you fast.
It’s a simple step that keeps your day on the water safe and stress-free. Log on, fish happy, and enjoy your trip 💙

🌊 Monday Musing 💙Our volunteers go out in all weathers and sometimes we get a beautiful surprise 🌇Can you guess where we...
16/02/2026

🌊 Monday Musing 💙
Our volunteers go out in all weathers and sometimes we get a beautiful surprise 🌇
Can you guess where we were looking at, for this shot?
Drop your answer in the comments and see if you’re right!



🐟Friday Fun⚓Can you name these 5 important saftey items to be carrying on your vessel? They can make all the difference ...
13/02/2026

🐟Friday Fun⚓
Can you name these 5 important saftey items to be carrying on your vessel?
They can make all the difference in the event of the unexpected happening!



Let's talk maintenance! Recognise this??Hopefully this is not your kit, but I bet it makes you go and check 😁🛥🛟⚓Photo c...
12/02/2026

Let's talk maintenance! Recognise this??
Hopefully this is not your kit, but I bet it makes you go and check 😁🛥🛟⚓

Photo courtesy of NSW Maritime.



Heading out on the water? Let us know. Sharing your trip means we know you are on the water and when to expect you back....
11/02/2026

Heading out on the water? Let us know.
Sharing your trip means we know you are on the water and when to expect you back. It could make all the difference if conditions change or help is needed.
Log On with our FREE Marine Rescue NSW app or via VHF Channel 16.



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Rowland Reserve, Pittwater Road
Bayview, NSW

Telephone

+61299739200

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