Coast Guard Safety Beach VF06

13/06/2026

🎉 Happy 100th Birthday, Gerry Shepherd! 🛳️

Last night, many friends and family gathered at the Peninsula Club to celebrate a local legend and valued Coast Guard Member - Gerry Shepherd, who turned 100 last Wednesday! 🇦🇺✨

From joining the Royal Australian Navy at just 17, serving with honour on HMAS Bataan in World War II and again in the Korean War, to dedicating his post-service life to teaching, community service and supporting others - Gerry’s life has been a remarkable story of courage, heart and commitment.

He’s touched countless lives over his 100 years - as a sailor, teacher, mentor, Coast Guard volunteer, bowls club wellbeing officer and friend to so many.

His big smile and twinkling eyes are as iconic as his service, and we’re so grateful for everything he’s given to our community.

Please join us in wishing Gerry a huge congratulations on reaching this incredible milestone. 🎂🥂

Here’s to more happy moments and beautiful memories! 💛


Dromana Bowls Club | Peninsula Club

09/06/2026

Congratulations Marcus 👏🏻

Congratulations well deserved honour

Mr Marcus GRINBLAT

Medal of the Order of Australia
VIC
Post-nominals
ESM OAM
Awarded on
8th of June 2026
Award event
The King's Birthday
Citation
For service to the community through emergency response organisations.
Media notes
Victorian Squadron, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association
Vice-Captain, early 2020s.
Former Vice-Captain, Communications.
Former Vice-Captain, Search and Rescue (SAR).
Former Coast Guard, Melbourne Centre.

Frankston Coast Guard Flotilla, Australian Volunteer Coastguard Association
Former Commander.
Former Procurement Officer.
Former Section Officer, Flotilla Training Assessor.
Former Search and Rescue Coordinator.
Radio Operator.
Former Data Entry Officer.
Coxswain.
Former Boating Officer.
Life Member, since 2008.
Volunteer Member, since 1971.

Professional
Business Owner, Communications and Navionics Industry.
Consultant, Communications and Navionics.

Awards and Recognition include:
National Emergency Medal - Victoria Bushfires 2009.
National Medal, 2001; 1st Clasp, 2001; 2nd clasp, 2014; 3rd clasp, 2018.
Emergency Services Medal, 2002.
Australia Day Achievement Medallion, 2002.
Commodores Gold Certificate and Award, 1976.
Long Service, 50 years, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association.
Operational Service, 300 Activations, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association.
Meritorious Service in Association, Operations and Training, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association.
Search and Rescue Operations Award, Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association.

06/06/2026

Boat & Jetski Licensing.

📣 Our next Marine Licensing course is scheduled for Sunday 5th July.

Register via details below.

See you there!

06/06/2026

What a way to start the long weekend! 🙌

A bit of a sleep-in, some brekkie, pottering around the house… then a casual trip down to Bunnings for a few knick-knacks and the obligatory snag. 🌭

Good news - we’re here today at Bunnings Rosebud till 4pm, and the drinks are cold & snags are hot and ready.

Come say g’day!

Bunnings Warehouse Australia
Bunnings Rosebud

(Pic features dedicated members John Garone & John Amsden. Thanks to all our Members helping out today.)

03/06/2026

We’re back at Bunnings Rosebud this Saturday from 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Weather forecast is looking good 🙌🏻

Come down for a hot snag - plain or with all the condiments, onions or no onions...plus a cold drink to wash it down. 🌭

Your support helps us raise vital funds to keep our Coast Guard Safety Beach team ready to assist our community, both on & off the water.

Drop by, say hi, and enjoy a bite for a great cause.

See you there!

Bunnings Warehouse Australia Bunnings Rosebud

29/05/2026

Martha Cove Marina Entrance

Saturday 30th May 2026

🌧️ 17 degrees, showers.
Variable NW wind 11.9 - 14 knots
Windy & chilly down here!

Tides;

HT 12:51am - 0.8m | LT 8:18am - 0.3m
HT 3:26pm - 0.8m | LT 8:44pm - 0.6m



Video Taken: 8:05am

28/05/2026

Coast Guard Safety Beach members Georgina Wakim and Francesco Amendola recently joined the Longwood rehabilitation works with the CFA, contributing their time and skills, as well as attending daily Incident Management Team meetings to gain experience in the AIIMS structure used across Australia.

After many months of hard work - repairing over 800 km of control lines, fences and water infrastructure, gathering information, and liaising with landholders and contractors - we’ve now been advised by the Seymour ICC Management Team that the Longwood rehabilitation works with the CFA are nearing completion, and our assistance is no longer required.

In total, seven of our members have volunteered their time on these works.

A big thankyou to Neale Hutcheon, Bruce Greenland, Colin Rees, Phil Wykes, Rocco Cambareri, Francesco Amendola and Georgina Wakim for your dedication and support.

The community spirit shown throughout the Longwood rehabilitation works has been truly heartwarming. 💛

26/05/2026

National Volunteer Week 2026 may have come to a close - but your rewarding journey as a volunteer could be just beginning.

Volunteers at Coast Guard Safety Beach play a vital role in keeping our community safe. From responding to marine rescue calls across Port Phillip Bay to supporting administration, rostering, maintenance, training and more, every role contributes to keeping our flotilla running smoothly.

Want to be part of the action and make a real difference?

Call our Duty Phone Team at Safety Beach on 0407 465 335 to learn more and register your interest for our next intake.

16/05/2026

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 3:30pm, our crew responded to a call-out to assist a 10m vessel with four people on board, after it ran out of fuel off Mount Martha - despite the fuel gauge still reading ¾ full.

The vessel was safely towed to Martha Cove boat ramp.

While waiting, the DV crew even managed to catch five fish! 🎣

A beautiful night with flat seas & four happy guys safely back ashore.




Image credit: Neale Hutcheon

15/05/2026

Mmmmmmm Pizza🍕

Hosting a catch-up this weekend and don’t want to cook?

Head to Pizza By The Bay in Safety Beach - Daniel and the team serve up seriously delicious pizza, pasta, risotto, burgers, gelato & more!

These guys are one of our Major Sponsors and we can’t thank them enough for their ongoing support of our volunteers and community. 💛