More than 670 boat related incidents have been attended to by Central Coast Marine Rescue in the 2022 calendar year and the service is in need of more volunteers.
Unit Commander Ian Morrow said the incidents have included sinking vessels, engine difficulties and flat batteries, boats that have run aground and “bad fuel”, caused by fuel sitting dormant in the petrol tank for too long.
“We don’t get a lot of recognition but we’re here to help 24/7; Marine Rescue is always here to help,” Morrow said.
Volunteer Shea Wicks says that Marine Rescue’s motto is “saving lives on the water”, and, apart from great camaraderie, “it’s wonderful to know we’re helping local boaties.”
Marine Rescue Central Coast will hold two information evenings next week.
The first will be held on Wednesday, February 15, and the second on Thursday, February 16.
Both sessions will begin at 7pm and wind up at around 9pm at the Point Clare base in Goodaywang Reserve at the end of Kurrawa Ave.
There is no need to register, just turn up and find out more about what is required and training provided.
Applicants must be aged 16 or over.
More information is available on the Marine Rescue Central Coast Face Book page or by calling Unit Commander Ian Morrow on 0435 477 852.
Source:
Media release, Feb 4
Marine Rescue Central Coast