AS Marine Rescue Central Coast welcomes its youngest member, two of its oldest have been recognised with life memberships.
Will Shaddock, 18, of Yattalunga, who joined the Point Clare based unit in January last year, successfully passed his crew rating operational assessment last month.
He holds the record for the youngest Marine Rescue member at Central Coast, and possibly state-wide.
Meanwhile, two long standing members have been presented with life memberships.
Sherwin Hensby and Geoff Dark were recognised for their service by Unit Commander, Ian Morrow, and Deputy Unit Commander, Andrew McKellar.
Hensby has volunteered for numerous organisations over the years, including the NSW Ambulance Service, the Rural Fire Service and Life Line, before becoming involved with the Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol in 2003, before it became NSW Marine Rescue in 2010.
“Sherwin has been a valuable asset for Marine Rescue Central Coast fund raising,” Morrow said.
“He was instrumental in establishing the Twilight Races Barbecue at the Gosford Sailing Club, co-ordinating the annual Putt Putt Regatta and Ettalong Oyster Festival, the annual Marine Rescue Boat Raffle and catering for functions at the base over the past 20 years.”
Sherwin received his life membership during a stay in hospital.
Geoff Dark has been with Marine Rescue Central Coast for two decades, following a distinguished career in the Army Reserve spanning more than 30 years, serving as a member of the 17th Infantry Battalion.
During his time with Marine Rescue he was Stores Officer for NSW and was recognised with various medals honouring his 45 years of volunteer service.
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Marine Rescue Central Coast