Welcome to Jamboree On The Air at the Boree Regatta

Jamboree On The Air, (JOTA) is an annual event in which guides and scouts can communicate with each other both locally and world wide, using the medium of amateur radio, since 1957.

In 2025, the Endeavour Boree Regatta celebrates 50 years as a joint venture between South Metropolitain Scouts and Georges River Girl Guides. Since 1995, members of The St George Amateur Radio Society have setup and operated an amateur radio station at the Boree Regatta.

JOTA and the Boree Regatta event is held over the third full weekend in October. This year 2025, Friday 17th, Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th.

To prepare for JOTA @ Boree Regatta, following is a guide to the information and resources provided on this website.

For qualified amateur radio operators, you can become involved either; 

• assisting with tasks prior to the event,
• setting / packing up the JOTA radio station (bump in, bump out), or 
• operating the station over the JOTA weekend.

For guide / scout leaders,

• what is amateur radio and Jamboree On The Air (JOTA),
• JOTA activities at the Boree Regatta and how to register your group,
• preparation for JOTA prior to the Boree weekend,
• assisting your youth members to be involved during the JOTA activity,
• JOTA 2025 badge and Radio Challenge Badge

As a leader, would you consider obtaining your amateur radio qualification and assisting with the JOTA activities? If so, download the following information and booking form Download SGARS July 2025 FL TA Guide Scout Leaders Flyer Rev1