Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes in Toukley, New South Wales | Non-profit organisation

Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes

Locality: Toukley, New South Wales

Phone: +61 488 442 051

Address: Peel St 2263 Toukley, NSW, Australia

Website: http://mrtuggerahlakes.com.au/

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02.02.2022 Inflatable Dinghy found! Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes have recovered a small inflatable dinghy in the vicinity of Wallarah Bay. If you have lost your dinghy please call Bob Sutton on 0416 148 143 with clear description of the vessel.

30.01.2022 Are you, your friends or a community group looking for a suitable venue to hold regular gatherings or a one off event? Our Base at Peel Street Toukley is perfectly located on the Budgewoi waterfront and may be exactly what you are looking for. Our hall is available for hire during the week and is set up to seat 60 people but can accommodate 80-90 people (pending Covid-19 limitations at the time of booking). There are male and female toilets, kitchen, dance floor and audio / v...isual facilities with plenty of off-street parking. One-off hire is available subject to availability, but we are looking to establish an ongoing weekly hire relationship and will negotiate on rates for suitable hirers. Day and night-time hires are available now, but Friday and Monday nights are already booked out. All enquiries please contact Gail Gilligan 0425 298092 or Bob Sutton 0488 442051.

17.01.2022 Well done to Craig Roberts, who received a unit citation from Tuggerah Lakes Unit Commander Tony Younglove for his deployment to help flooded communities on the Manning River in March, ably supported by Steve Corbett. Craig and many hard working volunteers supported our emergency services colleagues in very arduous conditions. Congratulations Craig and thank you for your service

15.01.2022 Another magical evening on Tuggerah Lakes

14.01.2022 Today is Thank a First Responder Day. Marine Rescue NSW has more than 3,000 volunteers who give their time to save lives on the water. They're part of the netw...ork of emergency services personnel who assist and protect our community around the clock every day of the year. So today - and every day - take the time to say thanks to Marine Rescue NSW volunteers and all first responders.

13.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes held its AGM on Monday 7th June 2021. This was a fantastic opportunity to review the excellent work of the unit over the last 12 months. Tony Younglove, Unit Commander, gave a glowing review to the members who have achieved so much despite the disruptions that the Covid-19 restrictions brought. The AGM is where we recognize those members who have personally excelled with several awards and unit citations presented. ... Tuggerah Lakes operate 4 watches over the course of a month with the following members awarded watch member of the year: Anthony Hollingworth (Black Watch), Tim Macdonald (Red Watch), Peter McCann (Blue Watch) and Colin Thom (Gold Watch). New Recruit of the year Marcus Murphy. Fund raiser of the year Bill Owen receiving the Steve Anderson Memorial Trophy. Maintenance Member of the year Scott Walkerden. Member of the year is Steve Corbett receiving the Alex Coleman Trophy 2020. Citations were given for Ben Hogan for his commitment operating on the unit executive as the administration officer, Gary Boylett for his commitment to managing the unit’s maintenance. Steve Corbet and Craig Roberts for their response and untiring work on the Northern Rivers during the NSW flood emergency trailering TL21 through flooded roads and assisting with many assists. The following members made Crew Anthony Hollingworth, Paul Norris, and Marcus Murphy. Steve Corbett was presented with his Coxswain epaulettes. Tony Younglove handed over the Unit Commanders epaulettes to Bob Sutton as the upcoming Unit Commander and Peter McCann as Deputy Unit Commander. Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Members. All enquires for membership to www.marinerescuensw.com.au for Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes.

11.01.2022 A great day for the Tuggerah Lakes Unit with the receipt of a cheque towards our new vehicle. Thanks to our local member Adam Crouch, and Minister Dominello for taking the time to drop by the unit present the cheque.

10.01.2022 Grab a cuppa and enjoy the great stories in this month's Marine Rescue TV episode. First, we head to beautiful Lord Howe Island for the opening of our first offshore unit and the commissioning of our largest rescue vessel, Lord Howe Island 40. We then head to the NSW South Coast to meet a father and daughter team from Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet to learn more about how Personal Water Craft are helping our volunteers save lives on the water. ... It’s whale migration season so we also take the chance to chat to members of the National Parks and Wildlife Service’s whale disentanglement team about these amazing creatures and how boaters can keep them and ourselves safer around these giants of the sea.

09.01.2022 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.

09.01.2022 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

09.01.2022 Earlier this week our newest recruits were put through their paces. Fire and sea survival training is a key feature in training our volunteers. After all, the safety of our people is so important nobody said it can’t be done without a bit of fun!

03.01.2022 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!

02.01.2022 Thanks to the mild weather and generally good boating conditions, Marine Rescue volunteers were kept busy up and down the NSW coast over the weekend. A total of 39 rescues were performed, of which 9 were emergencies, with a total of 79 people rescued. A big thank you to our dedicated volunteers for this wonderful effort.... And remember that if you are planning on heading out this weekend, to carry all required safety gear, and to Log On and Log Off with Marine Rescue on VHF Channel 16 or via the free MarineRescue App

02.01.2022 Tuggerah Lakes Marine Rescue volunteers continued their basic training today with a Survival at Sea practical session. Striving to keep you safe on the water....

01.01.2022 Launched by Marine Rescue Commissioner Stacey Tannos, MRTV is our new online monthly online video magazine, showcasing our professionally skilled and dedicated volunteers and world-class vessels and equipment. Episodes will go online in the first week of the month on the Marine Rescue NSW YouTube channel via the MRNSW website. You can watch our first episode here: https://www.marinerescuensw.com.au/news-m/marine-rescue-tv/ Each episode of MRTV will feature interviews with ...staff or volunteers, news from around the organisation and safety tips and advice for boaters. Watch our first episode for an interview with new Deputy Commissioner Alex Barrell, the arrival of our new 12 metre Naiad vessel, Botany Hacking 30, and the commissioning of vessel Sussex Inlet 20. We also dropped in to the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards and we provide some tips about Logging On and Logging Off with MRNSW. We look forward to seeing you each month.

01.01.2022 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

22.12.2021 A huge part of keeping people safe on the water is making sure our team is trained to manage all situations. Today’s watch included Marine Radio Operators training.

06.12.2021 UPDATE: Maritime contractors have now replaced the damaged marker pole. Sécurité Sécurité Sécurité Boaters please be aware that there is a special marker pole (yellow and white) submerged which poses a risk to vessels. Steer clear of the area immediately to the north-west of Hoppys channel entrance (see cursor on map). NSW Maritime have been made aware.

03.12.2021 Ever thought about giving back to your community or know someone who’d be great? Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes currently has vacancies and is seeking expressions of interest from good people interested in assisting us to save lives on the water. There’s a role for almost everyone at our Unit including: rescue vessel crew, radio operator, administration and/or fundraising. Come be part of a great organisation and group of friendly, supportive and committed locals. All training provided. Please contact either Peter (Deputy Unit Commander) on 0432 331 059 or Bob (Unit Commander) on 0488 442 051

27.11.2021 Want to know what you can and cannot do on our waterways with the easing of COVID-19 restrictions? Click on the link below.

13.11.2021 A big congratulations goes to Tony Jago and Ben Hogan in receiving their 10 year Service Medals. Presented by Unit Commander Robert Sutton, these awards are small recognition of the contribution these men have provided to keeping our community safe on the water.

11.11.2021 KNOW THE RULES: BE A COVID-SAFE BOATER Some boating as exercise or recreation is allowed while under stay at home rules. Travel and gathering restrictions apply. Check the rules for your area before heading out www.nsw.gov.au

05.11.2021 DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU CAN DO ON THE WATER WITH THE CURRENT COVID RESTRICTIONS? Under stay at home rules, boating as exercise or recreation is allowed. However, restrictions apply, including only allowing one person per 4 square metres on board (unless ALL are from the same household) and staying within your Local Government Area or 5km from home. ... Check the rules before heading out at www.nsw.gov.au

21.10.2021 HELP KEEP THE BOATING SEASON COVID SAFE As the weather warms up and more people are looking to get back out on the water, it’s important to make sure we’re doing everything we can to stay COVID safe. Restrictions on boating vary depending on the area in which you live. Ensure you are familiar with the latest COVID-19 rules in place for your area before heading to the water, including the relevant travel and gathering limits. ... In areas subject to stay-at-home rules including Greater Sydney and some regional areas recreational boating is allowed (as exercise and/or recreation) with the following restrictions: - One person per 4sqm rule applies to recreational vessels (however, does not apply if ALL persons are from the same household) - You must remain within your local government area (LGA), or if outside your LGA no further than 5km from your residence. - There are limited reasonable excuses for owners or occupiers of a vessel to leave home or their LGA while under stay at home rules for maintaining or servicing the vessel, and conditions apply. - Visit www.nsw.gov.au for more detail on the COVID-19 restrictions around boating. COVID safe behaviours are more important now than ever before. Get tested immediately if you have any symptoms, even if mild, and stay home until you have received a negative test result following NSW Health guidance. Remember, physical distancing, mask-wearing and gathering rules apply at all times including at the boat ramp and on boats. We thank you for your ongoing support in keeping our boating season COVID safe.