Rock fishers learn the drill
More than 100 rock fishers have walked away better educated in how to stay safe after Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) conducted its popular rock fishing safety program, Gone Fishing,…
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Rock fishing safety gets a funding boost
Central Coast rock fishers will now have access to more safety measures, with Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government partnering to reduce fatalities and injuries on the coastline….
Rock fisherman rescued
A rock fisherman was rescued from rough seas at Avoca Beach on February 17. Emergency services were called to the beach at about 8.10am following reports a fisherman had been…
Rock fishers now required to wear life jackets
Rock fishers are now legally required to wear life jackets in high risk locations on the Central Coast or risk a $100 on the-spot fine, but the Recreational Fishing Alliance…
Wearing lifejackets while rock fishing highly recommended
Central Coast Council welcomed the NSW Government’s initiative to increase safety for rock fishing through legislation which gives them the option the opt-in to making it mandatory to wear lifejackets…