Coast Guard Townsville QF8

06/09/2026

13/08/2026

16/07/2026

Thank you Townsville Game Fishing Club for supporting Townsville Coast Guard

Giving Back to Those Who Keep Us Safe 💙

One of the things we're most proud of from the 2026 TGFC Ladies Game Fishing Day is being able to give back to our local community. Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who took part in our event Calcutta, we're thrilled to present a donation of $1,095 to the Coast Guard Townsville QF8.

The Coast Guard volunteers dedicate countless hours to keeping our local boating community safe, and we're honoured to support the amazing work they do on the water with this small donation.

A huge thank you to every angler, sponsor, volunteer and supporter who made this possible. Your support doesn't just create a fantastic event—it makes a real difference in our community.

Here's to safe boating, strong community partnerships, and another successful year of supporting our local heroes. 💙⚓

10/06/2026

Congratulations and welcome to our new Flotilla Executive Team

🔹Commander: Bob
🔹Deputy Commander: Dave
🔹Training Officer: Darrin
🔹Flotilla Purser: Peter
🔹Admin Officer: Debora

We thank outgoing members of the team, Commander Ken and Admin officer Deb, who served in these roles for several years

31/05/2026

Australian Volunteer Coast Guard and MRQ have reached an agreement. Further details will be shared when information is available on the transition of Coast Guard Townsville.

26/05/2026

⁉️How do we maintain our primary vessel out of water?

Approximately every 3-4 months the vessel receives out of water maintenance, this can include a hull clean, check and replace anodes and reapply antifoul.

Rosshaven Marine

20/05/2026

Weather? not great.. lets go assist a broken down vessel!

14/05/2026

🕗NEW OPERATING HOURS🕔

Effective from this weekend, our new base operating hours for weekends and public holidays will be 8:00am - 5:00pm.

This move aligns all days with the same base operating hours, 7 days / week, 8am - 5pm

We are still available outside of these hours, simply call our base landline number and it will divert to our after hours mobile.

05/05/2026

Our thoughts are with Marine Rescue Ballina and the wider Marine Rescue NSW team.

This is a devastating reminder of the risks faced by marine rescue volunteers, It highlights the unforgiving nature of the marine environment and the courage shown by those who respond when others need help most.

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.