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Meet the men who will give 'The Sun's' safe boating lectures
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Meet the men who will give 'The Sun's' safe boating lectures

Date1962
Object numberANMS0147[011]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsVarious
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Louis D'Alpuget
DescriptionAn article by Lou D'Alpuget regarding the lecturers at theNewspaper clippings from The Sun Newspaper re KRAIT appeal no 1963, articles by Lou D'Alpuget. Various articles covering not only the KRAIT appeal, but also its new use by Volunteer Coastal Patrol, equipt to teach those onboard propper life-saving techniques. There is currently a total of 46 individual newspaper clippings, including duplicates.series opening at The Sun's Safe Boating Campaign held at the Anthony Hordens Brickfield Hill theatre. The men would lecture on seamanship, Rules of the Road and the Government’s new boating laws.HistoryThe Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol was formed in 1937, following a suggestion from the Director of Naval Intelligence, Commander Rupert Long OBE RAN that a group of trained yachtsmen be formed as a Naval Auxiliary Service. All members were volunteers and in 2009 provided marine rescue services from 25 divisions in New South Wales. In 2009 a new organisation was formed, called Marine Rescue NSW. This organisation brought together members from three former marine rescue organisations - the Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association, Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol and Volunteer Rescue Association’s marine fleet – into a single integrated service. SignificanceKRAIT was operated by the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol for patrol, search and rescue, boating courses and school visits on its arrival to Australia in 1964.