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25.01.2022 Come along to Tuross wharf today, Sat Oct 3rd, to see a demonstration of our vessels in action with a commentary from the Boat Shed Cafe. We’ll have our information trailer set up in the car park, and you can buy one of these cool badges for $2 or a raffle ticket to win a kajak! Come and show your support! Demos at 11.30 & 12.30.

24.01.2022 First demos about to start. Lots of vessels about, very picturesque. Come on down and support MR Tuross!

24.01.2022 In Episode 3, Season 1 of MRTV check new rescue vessel LH 40 as it recently headed to its new home on Lord Howe Island. In this special feature you’ll hear from Member for Port Macquarie Leslie Williams, local Port Macquarie volunteer Alison Cameron-Brown, Lord Howe Island volunteer Caitlin Woods, and MRNSW Fleet Manager Kelvin Parkin. You’ll also find out why you should ‘make the switch’ to a VHF marine radio and join fishing guru Michael Guest as he shows us the ins and outs of life jackets and why you need to be wearing one whenever you are out on the water. https://youtu.be/9bnnLrvJd6o

24.01.2022 CHECK IT Safe boating means assessing the weather, as well as sea or river conditions, before heading out. Conditions can change quickly, so don’t hesitate to head back in. If in doubt, don’t go out.... Stay tuned into the weather while out on the water. VHF marine radio is the most effective and reliable means of accessing weather information while at sea. For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/check-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

23.01.2022 PACK IT Safe boating means carrying the right safety equipment. You'll need different items depending on your vessel type and whether you're in open or enclosed waters. Make sure your safety equipment is in good condition, your flares and lifejackets are in date and your EPIRB beacon is registered. ... Your passengers’ lives are in your hands. Be a responsible skipper and be prepared. For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/pack-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

23.01.2022 National Safe Boating Week starts tomorrow. If you love boating, you’ll know the importance of preparation, safety and responsibility. Each time you’re on the water, you need to live a safe mindset. This National Safe Boating Week, live it by following these simple steps before you set off.... Know it - know the limits of your vessel: www.amsa.gov.au/know-it Service it - keep your boat serviced: www.amsa.gov.au/service-it Pack it - have all necessary safety equipment on board: www.amsa.gov.au/pack-it Check it - check the weather and sea conditions: www.amsa.gov.au/check-it Plan it - plan your trip and Log on / Log off with Marine rescue NSW: www.amsa.gov.au/plan-it Learn it - know the rules that keep you safe: www.amsa.gov.au/learn-it Wear it - wear your lifejacket: www.amsa.gov.au/wear-it Each day from tomorrow until next Friday we will post more information on each of these steps to help you be better prepared and safer out on the water this boating season. Learn more here: www.amsa.gov.au/national-safe-boating-week #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

22.01.2022 WEAR IT Safe boating means wearing a life jacket - the most important piece of safety equipment on any recreational vessel. Accidents happen, and if you end up in the water you are much more likely to survive if you are wearing a lifejacket.... For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/wear-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

20.01.2022 SERVICE IT Safe boating means being a responsible boat owner. Boats need regular maintenance, servicing and safety checks to keep them ship-shape. Equipment failures or vessel breakdowns can result in serious accidents which could endanger your crew and yourself.... Find out more about servicing your vessel here: www.amsa.gov.au/service-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

20.01.2022 Last night the skipper of this yacht attempted to cross the Clarence River bar at Yamba in the dark, missing it by about 100 metres. Having run aground on Turne...rs Beach just south of the break wall, the elderly skipper called for help with a mobile phone before deciding to spend an uncomfortable night on board the yacht as it was pummeled by waves before disembarking this morning, shaken but otherwise unharmed. The skipper did not have a VHF radio and had not Logged On with Marine Rescue NSW. A crew from Marine Rescue Iluka Yamba headed out to inspect the yacht but was unable to retrieve it from the beach, from where it will now be salvaged. This incident is a timely reminder of the importance of planning your journey, Logging On and Logging Off with Marine Rescue and having a VHF marine radio on board.

18.01.2022 Today we thanked the Marr family children for raiding their money boxes to help us out when the windscreen of TU20 was vandalised. The boys were thrilled with their ride on the Moruya river, and our volunteers were impressed with the boys’ confident calm around boats, and their familiarity with life jackets.

17.01.2022 Here’s the insider view of Coila Lake’s opening today. What a treat to be able to witness this phenomenon, and the diversity of changes that will occur in our waterways over the next weeks! But take care: with the lake sitting several meters higher than the ocean, masses of matter on the move is unpredictable, and may have safety implications.

17.01.2022 Congratulations to our Phillip Dowle for qualifying as a RWC operator during exercises off Narooma today. We were too busy to take pics, but instead here is Tuross River mouth at high tide today. RWCs are a key asset for the Tuross bar and river.

16.01.2022 Yay! New TU20 getting closer. We are constantly writing grants, and fundraising as much as we can, to be able to fund our unit’s part, and to get a petrol fuel trailer. Our current TU20 takes diesel, so old arrangements can’t be used.

16.01.2022 Today's weather forecast was spot on: a morning of perfect boating conditions, and at 2.15, sudden whipping winds caused a scurry to the boat ramp.

16.01.2022 LEARN IT Safe boating means knowing the rules and laws that keep us safe. Boating safety is a responsibility we all share as waterway users.... Depending on where you are, what kind of boat you have and whether you are operating recreationally or commercially there are many rules and regulations which may apply to your vessel. Learn which rules apply to your vessel and follow them. For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/learn-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

15.01.2022 National Safe Boating Week starts this Saturday September 26th and runs until Friday October 2nd. If you love getting out on the water, you'll know the importance of preparation, safety and responsibility. Each day over National Safe Boating Week we will post a simple step you can do before setting out to help you have a safer and more enjoyable day on our waterways.... Check out our Facebook page from this Saturday and join us in making this summer the safest ever. #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

15.01.2022 We love Tuross!! And Moruya!! And all the other Aussie towns and villages where so many residents give up their time to help the community! It’s a glorious long weekend Saturday and Marine Rescue Tuross and Tuross Rural Fire Brigade volunteers are out cheerfully working. And they even found a moment to liaise about future plans. Woohoo, way to go!!

14.01.2022 Not a great afternoon for water activities here at the mouth of the Tuross river today, but a pretty impressive colour palette nevertheless!

13.01.2022 NSW Maritime are holding an expired flare collection in our area this weekend - Saturday 9 January at the Preddys Wharf Boat Ramp from 10am 1130am. Here is a link to the flare collection website: https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au//safety-equ/flare-disposal.html

13.01.2022 PLAN FOR SURVIVAL THIS BOATING SEASON With National Safe Boating Week and the start of the boating season upon us, there’s no better time to make sure that you and your vessel are prepared if the worst happens. For Guy Peluso and partner Colleen, their sailing trip down the northern New South Wales coast became a dramatic struggle for survival. They were saved not just by the exceptional efforts of the emergency services who responded to their distress call, but by their own...Continue reading

11.01.2022 PLAN IT Safe boating means planning your trip. Log On when you leave and Log Off when you return with Marine Rescue on Channel 16 on VHF or via the free Marine Rescue app. ... When you Log On, info about your trip - such as when you're due back - helps us find you if something doesn't go according to plan. For more information on Logging On and Logging Off: www.marinerescuensw.com.au/plan-log-on/ For more information on planning your trip: www.amsa.gov.au/plan-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

07.01.2022 KNOW IT Today is the first day of National Safe Boating Week, and the first of the steps we will share for the week is 'Know It'. Safe boating means knowing the limits of your vessel. Before you go, make sure your boat is river or seaworthy and appropriate for your chosen activity.... You can get more information here: www.amsa.gov.au/know-it #lifejacket2work #safeboating #safeboatingweek #boating #boatlife #boats #boat

07.01.2022 Tomorrow is the official start of the boating season. Join volunteers from our Marine Rescue Port Jackson, Broken Bay, Middle Harbour and Terrey Hills units on Weekend Sunrise tomorrow, 3 October, as they show how you can keep safe on the water this boating season. We will be joining Weekend Sunrise weather presenter James Tobin to share lots of great information, have a bit of fun, and step on board some of the Marine Rescue vessels that help to look out for you on the water.... Tune in to Weekend Sunrise on Network 7 from 7am. We will be in the weather crosses on the half hour until 9:35am. See you on the tele!

06.01.2022 This Saturday, October 3rd, at the Tuross Lake Foreshore and Tuross Boatshed Cafe! https://www.facebook.com/Tuross-Boatshed-182115325134521

06.01.2022 This Saturday morning 3 October we will join James Tobin from Sunrise on the Seven Network as he broadcasts from Sydney Harbour on the first day of the boating season. We will have lots of great tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable summer on our beautiful waterways. Join us from 7.35am for our first live cross and on the half hour throughout the show. ... See you there!

05.01.2022 TOMORROW IS WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKET TO WORK DAY Tomorrow, Friday October 2 is Wear your Lifejacket to Work Day. Wear your life jacket and show your colleagues that if it’s easy enough to wear at work, it’s easy enough to wear on the water. ... Post a picture of yourself wearing one to social media with the hashtags #safeboating and #wearittowork For more information: www.amsa.gov.au/wear-it

04.01.2022 Tuross Marine Rescue hosted a heart-warming medal ceremony today. The awards were given by Monaro Regional Operations Manager Glenn Sullivan, looking very dapper in full dress uniform. Glenn made an excellent speech highlighting Marine Rescue’s appreciation of Mike Byron’s decades of service to the Australian community both as an active member of the Rural Fire Service and of Marine Rescue, as he presented Mike with a 15 years’ service National Medal. Mike said he really appr...eciated receiving the recognition, particularly as sometimes the outcomes of the emergencies he attended weighed heavily. Glenn also highlighted MR Tuross’ positive contribution, and made all unit members feel appreciated. Five of our members, UC Alan Blessington, DUC Paul Carter, Wayne Ellison, Greg Krywiel and Blaise Madden, received a NSW Premier’s Bushfire Emergency Citation, as well as a peaked cap featuring the state’s floral emblem, the Waratah. Not only did MR Tuross send in volunteers to help, it was interesting to learn that it was the MR Tuross generator that powered the Narooma Club which gave sanctuary to so many, making us reflect on the many small contributions, which together created the fabulous community response to the fire crisis.

03.01.2022 Isn’t our new vessel looking grand!!

03.01.2022 Yay! Can’t wait!

03.01.2022 In 24 hours a trickle is transformed to a raging river across Coila Bar Beach. In that time the level of the lake has receded from 2.099 to 1.017. The forces of nature and physics combine to make this a wonderful spectacle to behold.

03.01.2022 KEEP YOUR BEST MATE ON THE WATER IN TOP SHAPE It's finally the October Long Weekend. You're ready for a great time out on the water - but is your life jacket? Life jackets need regular checks and servicing to make sure they can do their job of keeping you safer on the water. ... The start of the boating season is the perfect time to check and service your life jacket - and this great website gives you lots of handy tips including the nearest place to get your life jacket serviced: https://lifejackets.org.au/ Keep your best mate on the water in top shape - check your life jackets before heading out this long weekend.

01.01.2022 Our Tuross Unit features on the cover of the Marine Rescue NSW magazine ‘Soundings’ with a heartwarming story about two young supporters.