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- Aberdeen Volunteer Coastguard Cliff Search and Rescue - Unofficially shows the team, equipment, recent incidents, news and links. The site can also be reached via aberdeencoastguardcrt.co.uk. The unit is based on the North Eastern coast of Scotland UK.
members.lycos.co.uk/aberdeencgcrt
- Australian Volunteer Coast Guard - Lots of good information regarding what they do and how to contact the various branches. Organisation formed in 1961 to promote safety in the operation of small craft.
www.coastguard.com.au
- Bahamas Air Sea Rescue - Grand Bahama - Shows background information, operations, news, FAQs and press releases about the unit. For 36 years, the volunteers have provided search and rescue services based in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
www.basragrandbahama.org
- Bahamas Air Sea Rescue Association - Gives information on boat safety as well as the unit's formation, resources, contact details and local weather reports. This Volunteer association is supported solely by donations from private individuals and businesses.
www.basra.org
- Beer Coastguard Unofficial Site - As well as having many links to other Coastguard sites, there is also a photo gallery and video clips about the volunteer team based in East Devon, England. The Beer team also incorporates the Sidmouth IRT (Initial Response Team). They operate a 24/7 call-out system for emergency rescues.
www.beercoastguard.org
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne - Dual language news, FAQs and informative publications about the nonprofit organisation made up of volunteer resources throughout Canada. The CCGA has been in existence since 1978 and provides assistance to the Coast Guard and the National Defense with search and rescue and safe boating programs. - La Garde côtière auxiliaire canadienne (GCAC) est un organisme de charité enregistré constitué de bénévoles provenant de partout au Canada. Créée en 1978, la GCAC assiste la Garde côtière et la Défense nationale grâce à ses programmes de recherche et sauvetage et de sécurité nautique.
www.ccga-gcac.org
- Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Pacific Region - Public and members sections, showing photos, news and events about the volunteer marine rescue service which also promotes public Boating Safety in British Columbia and the Yukon area of Canada.
www.ccga-pacific.org
- Coastguard WebRing - A WebRing dedicated to Search & Rescue in the UK and across the world, to bring together all members of the Search & Rescue community.
N.webring.com/hub?ring=coastguard&id=1&hub
- Forum for the UK Coastguard - UK Search and Rescue Forums
www.coastguarduk.com/forum/index.php
- Fremantle Sea Rescue - Comprehensive information about the Volunteer group based in Western Australia. They provide 24/7 radio coverage, training and assistance on the water with 3 dedicated rescue vessels.
www.freosearescue.org.au
- H M Coastguard (Exmouth) - Unofficially gives details about a unit in Exmouth UK, and provides a good understanding of how the UK Coastguard, MCA and RNLI interrelate.
www.exmouthcoastguard.co.uk
- H M Coastguard Weston - super - Mare - Lists all of their emergency (999) calls, team profiles, station photos local weather and access to their WAP site.
www.geocities.com/hmcgweston
- H M Newquay Coastguard - Unofficial information about members, recent incidents, and equipment for coastguard based in Cornwall, UK. The unit provides search and rescue between Mawgan Porth and Holywell Bay.
www.newquaycoastguard.co.uk
- Howick Volunteer Coastguard - Contains contact details, history, current equipment and latest news about a dedicated group of individuals based at Howick beach, who volunteer their time to do marine search and rescue in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, New Zealand. They also offer education courses in boating safety (Day Skipper, Boatmaster and VHF Operator courses).
www.geocities.com/howickcoastguard
- Kapiti Volunteer Coastguard - Information on the Coastguard unit and the Boating Club, situated on the Kapiti Coast, New Zealand.
www.kapitiboatingclub.org.nz
- Lake Taupo Volunteer Coastguard NZ - Details on the operation of the unit, situated on Lake Taupo, New Zealand, which operates four divisions - radio service to answer emergency calls, a dedicated rescue vessel, education and lake watchers to monitor activities on the Lake.
www.taupocoastguard.co.nz
- MAGS Unofficial Coastal Patrol and Links Pages - Unofficial boating safety information, fishing and boating links. (Re-directs from http://www.magsboating.com/)
www.yorkepeninsula.com/magsboating/index.htm
- Nelson Volunteer Coastguard - Shows who they are and what they do in the Coastguard in Nelson, New Zealand. You will learn about their pride and joy "Sealord Rescue", how to join and how to become a crew member or a supporter of their organization. So sit back in your chair, grab a coffee and take a look at Coastguard Nelson, New Zealand style.
www.geocities.com/nvcgnz
- Opotiki Volunteer Coastguard - Provides information on the formation, the current activities, the future directions and a Photo Gallery of the coastguard unit in Opotiki, New Zealand.
www.pakihi.homestead.com/coast.html
- Poole Auxiliary Coastguard - Contains information about the locality as well as the unit which is situated in the world's second largest natural harbour and the very popular holiday beaches of Poole and Bournemouth. They are regularly the UK's busiest Auxiliary Coastguard station. See also http://www.poolelifeboat.co.uk
coastguard.members.beeb.net
- Port Macquarie Sea Rescue - Includes history, boat details, supporters links, a real time Bar Camera and detailed information about the volunteer marine rescue organisation providing search, rescue and local boating services to waters surrounding Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia.
www.pmsearescue.tsn.cc
- Royal New Zealand Coastguard Federation Inc. - Gives information about the Search and Rescue organisation, comprised of volunteers, which is the national co-ordinating body for the many Coastguard units operating in New Zealand. Lists the affiliated units and provides links to their sites. These people provide an invaluable service to the maritime community.
www.nzcoastguard.org.nz
- Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Association Inc. - Information on education, membership and funding, along with pictures about a thoroughly trained team of specialist volunteers with two dedicated Rescue Vessels and use of aircraft for searching off the East coast of New Zealand. They are also networked to other emergency services through a modern repeater network providing an excellent communications system from a dedicated radio control room.
www.taurangacoastguard.co.nz
- The Reservist2000 magazine - US Coastguard magazine articles about Coast Guards Around the World
www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/magazine/mag2000/toc2000.htm
- United States Coast Guard Auxiliary - Colourful information about the civilian volunteer arm of the United States Coast Guard - 35,000 men and women who donate their time and expertise to support the Coast Guard and improve boating safety.
www.cgaux.org
- Unofficial Auckland Volunteer Coastguard - For Microsoft explorer only. Gives safety, historical and membership information about a dedicated group of individuals who volunteer their time to provide a professional level of search and rescue in the Hauraki Gulf, Auckland, New Zealand. They also offer education courses, continuous weather channels, rescue vessels and air patrols.
www.aucklandcoastguard.co.nz
- Victoria Point Queensland Australia Volunteer Marine Rescue - An award winning site dedicated to volunteers who carry out search and rescue and the saving of lives at sea near Victoria Point Queensland Australia.
www.victoriapt.vmraq.org.au
- Virgin Islands Search and Rescue - Informative site about the voluntary organization dedicated to the saving of life at sea. They provides a permanent 24-hour search and rescue service in British Virgin Island's waters.
www.visar.org
- Volunteer Marine Rescue Queensland - Contains useful boating information for the mariner and provides an insight into the operations and structure of the association, based in Moreton Bay, gateway to Brisbane, Australia.
www.vmraq.org.au/index.html
- Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport - As well as the normal information, includes pictures and a live seaway cam about a group of volunteers dedicated to the saving of lives and property at sea. They are based at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.
www.vmrsouthport.com
- Waikanae Boating Club & Volunteer Coastguard - Gives information about the marine rescue service, staffed entirely by volunteers, who provide an emergency capability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This unit is based at Waikanae Beach on the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand.
www.waikanaeboatingclub.org.nz
- Wanganui Volunteer Coastguard Inc. - Information about the highly trained, professional group of volunteers based near Wanganui, New Zealand. They currently operate a rescue boat and two local Coastguard radio stations.
www.nzcoastguard.org.nz/wanganui
- Wellington Volunteer Coastguard inc - Offers crew and rescue details, training information, a photo gallery and items for sale. The organisation was founded when the need for a Life-Boat Service was so tragically expressed after the sinking of the 'Wahine' in Wellington harbour in 1968.
www.coastguardwellington.org.nz
- Whangaruru Volunteer Coastguard - Very picturesque information about the unit based in the North East of the North Island, New Zealand. They have an ongoing commitment to preventative education and rescue training. They cover an area of approximately 500 square nautical miles includes Cape Brett in the North to Whananaki in the South.
www.nzcoastguard.org.nz/hosted/whangaruru
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