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Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well

Locality: Gold Coast, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 5546 1100

Address: The Esplanade Jacobs Well 4208 Gold Coast, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.vmrjw.org.au

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25.01.2022 We might be biased, but we reckon this is one of the best views that you can find! Come support some of the local businesses at Jacobs Well after the year that has been and #discovernortherngoldcoast

24.01.2022 Another happy member was assisted by our crew this afternoon, with their vessel being taken under tow back to safety! Thanks to Kelly for sending in this photo, glad we could be of assistance! Got a photo of our crew in action? Send it in to the page or comment it below and we will share it

24.01.2022 To all volunteers, members, sponsors, and supporters of VMR Jacobs Well; We would like to wish you all a very merry, and safe Christmas! A very special thank you must also go to the volunteer crew members, not just at VMR Jacobs Well, but at all marine rescue units across the country, who are on duty this Christmas. Thank you for your dedication in keeping your communities safe over the holiday period. ... VMR Jacobs Well remains ready to assist you over the holiday period as required, with our crews on duty 24/7 as always to preserve the safety of life at sea.

24.01.2022 When was the last time you checked the expiry dates on the flares on your vessel..? Are yours out of date, and not sure where you can dispose of them? Look no further! We will happily dispose of out of date flares FREE at our base for all members of the boating public! Just bring them down and speak to one of our Duty Crew who will happily assist.

24.01.2022 Big schools of bait just thru the Jumpinpin. Great footage thanks Glenn.

24.01.2022 We would like to say a huge thank you to Brisbane Marine and Mercury Marine Australia & New Zealand for donating some life jackets to the base today! These jackets will be put to instant use to replace some of the jackets stolen at the break in two weeks ago. For any of your engine servicing needs, call them on 3889 3033!

24.01.2022 Flashback time! Thank you to one of our followers, Todd, for sending this one in. Taken around 1987-‘88 at the launching of the then Coolangatta-Tweed Air Sea Rescue's new rescue vessel "Tweed Bowls 1". For those who aren’t aware, before we became VMR Jacobs Well, our unit was apart of the Air Sea Rescue family, as Air Sea Rescue Beenleigh! ... Has anyone else got any photos from our Air Sea Rescue days? If so, don’t hesitate to send them in!

24.01.2022 Got that one boatie or jetski rider in your life who is hard to shop for when it's Christmas time? Why not get them a VMR Jacobs Well Waterside Assistance Membership? Only $77 for 24/7 coverage for a whole year! Covering from VMR Currumbin through to VMR Bribie Island. This is the perfect gift for those who frequent our waterways! This will cover them for all breakdown tows, jump-starts, and so much more!

23.01.2022 THEFT FROM OUR VESSELS OVERNIGHT - Very unfortunate news this morning, one of our vessels has been broken into over night around 1am by certain persons, and several life-jackets and a fire extinguisher have been stolen. We are deeply saddened that someone would target a volunteer rescue organisation.. If anyone has ANY information, or recognizes the male or the female in the below images, please contact us at the base on 5546 1100 or call Policelink on 131 444.

23.01.2022 Recently we were contacted by the Southport Yacht Club’s Power Boating division, who asked if we could provide a flare demonstration at Dux Anchorage for their members. We are proud to offer such demonstrations upon request to help raise awareness of safety of life at sea, as well as to build confidence in the use of emergency equipment. Thank you to all who made this demonstration possible!

23.01.2022 Gold Coast Waters Forecast: Cape Moreton to Point Danger No warnings for Queensland Forecast issued at 4:45 am EST on Friday 4 September 2020.... Weather Situation: A high [1030 hPa] in the Tasman Sea will drift east over the next few days, extending a weakening ridge over eastern Queensland. A trough will move across the south of the state over the weekend. While a new high, moving across southeastern Australia, will extend a strengthening ridge northward across the state for the early days of next week. Forecast for Friday until midnight Winds: North to northwesterly 10 to 15 knots, increasing to north to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots during the day. Seas: Around 1 metre, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres south of Point Lookout during the afternoon. Swell: Easterly around 1 metre. Weather: Mostly sunny. Saturday 5 September Winds: North to northwesterly 15 to 20 knots, decreasing to 10 to 15 knots in the before dawn then tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas: 1 to 1.5 metres. Swell: East to northeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore during the morning. Weather: Mostly sunny. Sunday 6 September Winds: Northerly 10 to 15 knots shifting south to southeasterly about 10 knots during the morning then turning easterly 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon and evening. Seas: 1.5 metres, decreasing below 1 metre during the morning. Swell: Northeasterly around 1 metre inshore, increasing to 1 to 1.5 metres offshore. Weather: Partly cloudy. 60% chance of showers.

22.01.2022 Yesterday after we discovered the theft of essential life-saving equipment from our vessel Jacobs Well Rescue 2 overnight, our patron Michael Crandon MP came down to address the media with one of our crew members, Cameron, regarding the saddening event.

22.01.2022 Thank you to all who attended our Santa Visit today! We hope our volunteers spread some cheer to the local community after the year that has been! Special mention must go to all involved who made this event possible! Without our dedicated volunteers, events like this wouldn’t be possible. Don’t forget, VMR Jacobs Well is still manned 24/7 over the holiday period, don’t hesitate to call us if you require assistance!

22.01.2022 First responders. Ordinary people, just like us. They have families, commitments, homes to go to at the end of their working day. They’ve got dinner to make, shopping to do, bills to pay. But unlike us they dedicate their time to helping save others. Whether it’s the firefighters who battled the infernos that wrought havoc on our nation in 2020, the paramedics who respond every day to emergency situations, the marine rescue teams, police and lifesavers working to find missing... persons in the water, or the SES men and women who leave their own families at home to ensure another family has a roof over their heads, we owe every one of them a huge debt of gratitude (as well as the families who support them through it all). Yet many of Australia’s 300,000 first responders receive little thanks for what they do. We want to change that. June 9, 2021 is Thank A First Responder Day, when we will ask you to join us in saying two simple words: Thank you.

21.01.2022 Purple C Crew out and about this morning practicing our barging and towing drills. Practice, practice, practice... Makes perfect!

21.01.2022 To all Fathers out there, especially those who are volunteer crew with us here at VMR Jacobs Well, we wish you all a very special, happy, and (hopefully) nautical Fathers Day! Tell us - Whats your favourite boating memory with your Father?

20.01.2022 You asked - We listened! We regularly get asked the question, "How do we log on/off with VMR Jacobs Well?"" Well, we have all the answers for you right here! ... FAQ: Do I have to be a member of VMR JW to use your log on service? No! The service is free of charge for all members of the public! I have a kayak or canoe, can I log on/off with VMR JW when heading out? Yes! Simply provide us with your call sign that you wish to be addressed by to identify you! I'm on a jetski.. Can I log on/off with VMR JW? 100% yes! In fact, it is highly encouraged that jetski riders log their journeys with us! Do you need a VHF radio to log on/off with VMR JW? No! Call us on 5546 1100 and our Radio Operators can log your trip by phone, as well as guide you through the log on/off process! Is the log on/off service only for vessels going offshore? No! All vessels, no matter their destination, can use this service. We help this helps, please feel free to message the page if you have any other questions! And please also help raise awareness of this service by sharing this post/tagging your friends!

20.01.2022 Last night VMR Jacobs Well held our first General Crew Meeting for our Active Crew for 2021. General Crew Meetings are great opportunities for crew to get updated on current and upcoming projects within the unit. Last night, our Unit Training Coordinator, Bill, explained the new MRQ training program to the crew which was the highlight of the evening, as well as several crew being presented with their new ‘Crew’ and ‘Competent Crew’ ratings. ... Thank you to all who attended!

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20.01.2022 Did you know that a Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well waterside membership will pay for itself in under half an hour? Its true, for just $77 you can get a VMR Membership that offers you free waterside assistance for breakdowns and other issues that you will face out on the water, avoiding our non-member call out fee of $160 per hour we are away from the base. Grab one here, they are an excellent Fathers Day present. http://www.vmrjw.org.au/membership/

20.01.2022 Do you enjoy having a great time? Do you like feeling part of a team while helping the community? Do you enjoy boating? Would you enjoy being part of an organisation that helps save people’s lives? You can experience all this and more by becoming an active member of Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacob’s Well. Active membership is a great way to meet new people, learn new skills, and assist the boating community in the Southern Moreton Bay region. Training opportunities exist for boat crew on our midweek roster. If interested, email; [email protected]

19.01.2022 A great story from Blue Crew on the weekend - The hazards of boating alone, without the proper preparation... On Saturday morning, Jacobs Well Rescue 2 was travelling from Horizon Shores Marina back to base. One of the crew saw a gentleman in the water hanging onto the back of his tender. ... He did not know how long he was in the water but he said he would not have been able to hang on much longer. As he could not get into either the tender or his yacht, and his legs were getting numb. Three VMR JW crew members was able to lift him into Jacobs Well Rescue 2, and took him and his tender back to Horizon Shores. At the time he was not wearing a life jacket but he plans to in the future, now knowing how quickly things you do for years could turn into a life or death situation. A great outcome in the end. Well done to Blue Crew for their quick reaction to the situation which could have ended very differently if not for their crew's awareness on patrol. *Photo not related to actual rescue

19.01.2022 Thank you to Usher Group and Dulux Australia Browns Plains for your wonderful support.

19.01.2022 VMR Jacobs Well would like to thank the local community and businesses for coming together to help create this amazing fundraiser for our volunteers! Tickets are $5 each, or 3 for $10 and available at the following local businesses who have generously donated prizes as apart of the raffle. Rods BBQ Pontoon Hire... Jacobs Well Boat Hire Harrigan's Calypso Bay Jacobs Well Bayside Tavern Jacobs Well Tourist Park The flying pieman Bazinga Pizza and Pasta Jacobs Well News & Servo Thank you to all of the businesses for their support of VMR Jacobs Well! The support of the local community and businesses help keep our search and rescue and medivac services operating at world class standards 24/7/365 for those in need.

18.01.2022 Looks like a busy day coming up. Good weather, light winds early, ramp car park full at 0600.

18.01.2022 A great video from Marine Area Command - NSW Police Force for checking your on-board fire extinguishers, and how to use them effectively in an emergency!

18.01.2022 This turtle, affectionately named Alf by our crew, needed some assistance on Tuesday. Alf was found by a member of the public, and our guess is that he had possibly had a run in with a boat.. He was brought to our base, and our duty crew contacted the Sea World Research, Rescue & Conservation Foundation who came down and collected Alf with haste. We all have our fingers crossed for Alf! Sea World did say they would keep us updated on his condition, so we will aim to provid...e a follow up if we can! Alfs case is a timely reminder to slow down and keep a proper lookout, not just for other vessels and people, but our precious marine life that share our waterways with us. If you do see a marine animal in distress, contact the base and our duty crew will be able to put you in touch with the right people to assist. Thanks to Josie and the other members of Purple A crew for the photos, and for their excellent response!

18.01.2022 Some more photos from our Crew Meeting on Wednesday night of those crew members who were presented with their new rating epaulettes, and those who received certificates for completing training modules. Congratulations to Gordon for receiving his Crew rating! Congratulations to Cameron for receiving his Competent Crew rating!... And congratulations to both Carey and David on the completion of several training modules!

17.01.2022 Purple C Crew out this evening doing a breakdown tow in the Logan River. Look at that sunset though!

17.01.2022 Caller Derek was in the Jumpinpin area when this pelican swam up to his boat. The bird had a hook strung with bait lodged on the right side of its face. He phon...ed for help immediately but his information wasn’t passed on to me for hours. Now, with the light fading, any chance of a quick catch was out the window. I’d have to mount a comprehensive search the next day. Given the vastness of the area I might not even find the injured bird. Volunteer Marine Rescue, at Jacobs Well, have been great support whenever I’ve needed to track down a pelican. Next morning, we set off for the Pin in their rescue cat. Hopefully the bird would still be somewhere in the area. But the weather had changed overnight. Disturbed by the gusty sou-easterly change, pelicans were few and far between. We check all of their usual haunts but only located seven pelicans, far fewer than the dozens I’d normally find. It wasn’t looking good. After searching for hours, we decided to give it away. I felt gutted. Then I spotted a single white dot, half a k away, off to starboard. Just one lone pelican, down a remote channel, but worth a look. We spun the boat around. The skipper commented that he’d never seen pelicans in that area before, but as we got closer, they began to appear. Two groups totaling 30 birds. The best part? One of them was our target bird! Tucked in amongst grasses and very wary there was no chance the flock would allow me to approach them on foot. Instead, we hung back and I lured them to the boat. I managed to separate the hooked bird from the others. Five minutes later, we hauled him aboard. To my great relief the injury turned out to be minor. I removed the hook then gave the crew an opportunity for a quick photo before the skipper released the pelican back with its flock, no worse for wear. Thanks again VMR. Great work, as always.

17.01.2022 Hope everyone had a fantastic weekend out on the water! If you have any great snaps from your boating adventures in our local area, feel free to share them with us Our favourites might just even get shared on the page.. Bonus points if anyone snapped our vessels out and about recently!

17.01.2022 Do you recognise this Kayak?

17.01.2022 We would like to express our thanks to the boating public and Paul Weston at the Gold Coast Bulletin for assistance with our recent robbery break-in. This occurred on Friday 4th September, and the two did manage to take some much needed life saving equipment. On Sunday 6th September, our crews were involved in a long and difficult Search and Rescue to recover two people near Russell Island. At the moment, the case is still ongoing with no additional news. If you do recognise ...anyone please let the police know. We are currently fundraising ( https://www.facebook.com/donate/357849868916860 ) for a new Smart TV in the training room at the base as our current one is no longer a real viable option. Unfortunately, we now have to access these funds in order to replace the stolen equipment. Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well is a 24/7 365 days a year operation manned purely by volunteers events like the break in are disappointing, but we will always continue to protect the boating public. The $77.00 pa Memberships (http://www.vmrjw.org.au/membership/) to our organisation help us to continue doing this and maintain our equipment and base facilities as well as provide you with assistance on the water.

16.01.2022 Buyer beware!! A young family launched their boat today at Jacobs Well for the first time, noticed the 60 hp yamaha was moving around on the transom. This is what they found. If youre not experienced get someone you trust who knows boats to have a look if youre considering buying an older boat.

16.01.2022 For those out there who love fishing, the Tilapia Busters tournament is coming up again soon! Lots of fun for the whole family, while helping remove this introduced pest species from our city’s lakes. It’s a win-win! See the event for more information, and tight lines to all attending!

16.01.2022 At VMR Jacobs Well, we dont just provide waterside assistance to humans... We received a call yesterday from a family just inside Jumpinpin Bar who had found Nigel (Yes, Finding Nemo reference there...) who was in a bit of distress. Nigel had a run in with an abandoned fishing hook it seems. So Rowley from Wild Bird Rescues was on the job with us once again! Rowley managed to catch Nigel quickly, and after we got them back to Jacobs Well safety, Nigel was taken to Curr...umbin Wildlife Sanctuary Hospital to have the hook removed. Thanks again Rowley for all your fantastic work, and we all wish Nigel a speedy recovery! Please, if you are fishing, make sure you dispose of your left over tackle properly to protect our wildlife! Thanks to Josie from Purple A Crew for the photos!

15.01.2022 Because of a Low off the East coast of Australia, the wind speed and wave heights over the next couple of days are forecast to increase in the Gold Coast marine area. Sydney wave data is currently showing 10.5 metre waves.

14.01.2022 Welcome to the weekend weather forecast from Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well. There is currently large powerful conditions offshore, rock fishing and bar crossings should be avoided. Saturday is going to be very windy, with Sunday being the best of the two days to go out on the water. The shoals in Jacobs Well near Dinner Island have formed again and are creating issues at low tide. When the tide at the Brisbane bar is 0.30m, there is 1 metre of depth at the shoals. Ple...ase take in to consideration that Jacobs Well has a ratio applied to its tides and is not a direct comparison to the Brisbane Bar movements. For further information contact the base on 5546 1100. www.VMRJW.org.au Please consider that our Facebook page is not run by the operational crews at the base, and all enquires should be directed to the radio room which is staffed 24/7 on the number listed above. Thank you See more

13.01.2022 Good evening to all of our followers, VMR Jacobs Well would like to update our followers and members after the recent lockdown restrictions in the Greater Brisbane area. Our Radio Room is still being manned 24/7 by volunteers, and our crews are still available to assist those in need as per our regular services for search and rescues, medical assistance, as well as breakdown assists. ... However, more of our crew are operating on an ‘On Call’ basis away from the base to assist with social distancing, so please have patience with our radio operators and crew members during this time. We expect these changes to have minimal impact upon our rescue services, while also keeping our volunteers safe. Our members will be observing all social distancing and hygiene requirements when on duty, and ask that members of the public please respect this for the safety of our volunteers. Finally, to all of our supporters and members, stay safe! Please follow the latest advice for your area as issued by Queensland Health. If in need of assistance, please contact us on 5546 1100 or VHF Channels 16, 67, 73 or 82.

13.01.2022 Our waterways city Jacobs Well has been looking great this week! There’s some fantastic waterways destinations to explore at the northern end of the Gold Coast. Enjoy some of them this weekend

13.01.2022 A beautiful sunset captured from on-board Jacobs Well Rescue Two, as Purple C Crew returned from a jetski tow job last Friday evening!

12.01.2022 Scottish terrier McKenzie was very impressed today being rescued by VMR Jacobs Well when his Fairway 36 had engine trouble in Eden Island Channel

12.01.2022 Please be aware of the latest Advice to Mariners issued by Brisbane VTS with regards to dredging taking place in the main channel between Horizon Shores, Steiglitz and Tulleen Island from now until April 2021. See all Notices To Mariners at the following link for the Southport Pilotage area https://www.publications.qld.gov.au//southport-notices-to-

12.01.2022 Purple A Crew are busy already this Monday morning, with a 42 foot sailing yacht in need of assistance! Don’t forget, VMR Jacobs Well membership covers your vessel for breakdown assistance from VMR Currumbin through to VMR Bribie Island. It’s a must have for boating in South East QLD! Sign up now at https://forms.vmrjw.org.au/membership/index.php

12.01.2022 VMR Jacobs Well held our Annual General Meeting at the base this morning. We would like to thank all our special guests in attendance, especially Councillor Mark Hammel and Michael Crandon MP for their ongoing support of our organisation! To our outgoing management and executive teams, thank you for all your hard work over the past, very unusual year. And to our incoming management and executive teams, the best of luck for the coming year!

12.01.2022 FINAL UPDATE: One patient transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a serious condition with a significant abdominal injury following the earlier jet sk...i incident in Jacobs Well. Critical care paramedics and officers from the High Acuity Responders were on board for transport. What a great collaboration from different emergency services to achieve the best possible patient outcome. ACTIVE INCIDENT Paramedics including officers from the High Acuity Response Unit are working with Queensland Police Service to access a patient on board a Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well vessel who is in a serious condition with significant injuries following a jet ski incident in Jacobs Well at 9.30am.

11.01.2022 From 12.01am 15/7/2020 the rules come in to effect.

11.01.2022 VMR Jacobs Well hosted a Zone Meeting last weekend with our other VMRQ southern zone partners. These are crucial meetings to enhance cooperation between neighbouring VMR squadrons, as well as keeping up to date on each other’s activities. Thanks for sharing Volunteer Marine Rescue Currumbin, our pleasure to host you!

11.01.2022 As the end of the weekend roster (Friday 6pm to Sunday 6pm) approached, many of our volunteers were looking forward to getting home for a Fathers Day celebration dinner. The boats had been refuelled and in the final stages of a wash. This was interrupted by a call we received just before 4.30 pm, which would see our volunteers interact with Police, Water Police and the Queensland Ambulance service over the next 3.5 hours. The call was to report of a small tinny with two pers...Continue reading

11.01.2022 What a beautiful weekend that was to be on the water! Anyone want to share photos from their own boating adventures for us all to see?

11.01.2022 It’s not every day that the fish are on the bite in the Jacobs Well boat ramp car park... Thanks to Jacobs Well Boat Hire for the photos!

11.01.2022 Todays weather forecast looks fantastic. The swell has dropped offshore, and the wind has dropped also. If you have been out fishing this weekend, or you are out today, make sure you drop a pic on your catch in the comments .

10.01.2022 Santa Claus is coming to town! Tomorrow! Santa and his helpers will be aiming to appear at the following locations/times! Thank you to Tipplers Licensed Cafe for their support in making this event possible! 1030-1100; Jacobs Well Boat Ramp and Swimming Enclosure ... 1130-1300; Tippers Cafe and Campground 1400-1430; Horizon Shores Marina 1530-1630; Jacobs Well (Including Tavern, Tourist Park, etc.) PLEASE NOTE: Santa will be onboard an active rescue vessel. While we will have another rescue vessel on duty that day, if our secondary vessel is required for an emergency or rescue activation, the Santa Visit will be abandoned to attend the activation. Our priorities will always be the safety of life at sea, and we thank all of our supporters for understanding.

09.01.2022 Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland Issued at 4:45 am EST on Friday 11 September 2020 for the period until midnight EST Saturday 12 September 2020. Wind Warnings for Friday 11 September... Strong Wind Warning for the following areas: Fraser Island Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast Waters See more

09.01.2022 Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well in cooperation with Tipplers Licensed Cafe, is proud to present our 2020 Santa Visit! Santa will be visiting on Saturday, December 19th, aboard our Rescue Vessels. Santa's helpers will also be handing out our 2021 Tide Times, Membership Forms, and will also have donation buckets. All funds raised will help support your local Volunteer Marine Rescue unit keep you safe on the waterways into 2021! ... Times at each location to be confirmed next week, register your interest on our event to stay tuned! https://www.facebook.com/events/403946094066311

08.01.2022 Our volunteers are ready and waiting for you at Bunnings Pimpama! Come on down and grab a freshly cooked sausage, or ice cold drink, to help support your local Volunteer Marine Rescue!

08.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all! To get you all in the Christmas spirit, attached are some photos from our Santa Run on the weekend! If you see yourself or someone you know, don’t forget to tag them!

08.01.2022 Fathers Day is rapidly approaching! Still not sure what to get Dad this year? Why not give him peace of mind and safety on the water with a VMR Jacobs Well Marine Assist membership! Only $77 a year! This will give your Dad coverage from VMR Currumbin through to VMR Bribie Island, covering all breakdown tows, battery jumpstarts, medical assistance on the water, and so much more! ... Call us on 5546 1100, or pop down to the base at the Jacobs Well boat ramp and have a chat with us to sign up!

08.01.2022 As we come to the end of 2020, we would like to thank everyone who has supported VMR Jacobs Well over the year! What a year it has been, and our unit has been there to help those in need on the water 24/7 thanks to the support of our members and sponsors. We would like to wish you all a very happy and safe new year. Here’s to 2021!

08.01.2022 Did you know that a $77 Marine Assist Membership with VMR Jacobs Well covers your vessel for all breakdown assistance, tows, jump-starts, groundings, and so much more for a whole year! With coverage from VMR Currumbin through to VMR Bribie Island, it's a must have for boating in South-East Queensland! Our team here at VMR Jacobs Well are also on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so you'll never be caught out without assistance!... Sign up now - https://forms.vmrjw.org.au/membership/index.php

07.01.2022 Purple C Crew was out conducting unconscious patient recovery training drills yesterday. Can report that our simulated patient Myron The Mannequin was in capable hands, however was not available for comment after his ordeal!

06.01.2022 Good morning and happy Friday everyone! Its almost the weekend, which means its time to start planning your boating adventures! Start here with the Bureau of Meteorologys forecasts for: Moreton Bay - http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/moreton-bay.shtml... Gold Coast Waters - Cape Moreton to Point Danger - http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/gold-coast-waters.shtml As a bonus, there are no current weather warnings for our area! Before heading out, make sure you have a Marine Assist membership sorted as well with us. A cheap price for peace of mind in case of breakdowns or emergency! Only $77 a year, for coverage from VMR Currumbin to VMR Bribie Island and everywhere in between!

06.01.2022 Here at VMR Jacobs Well, our crews are regularly out and about on patrols on our waterways as apart of our commitment to the safety of life at sea. Don’t forget to give us a wave if you see us, or flag us down if you have any questions or require assistance!

06.01.2022 This tinny has seized steering. His membership with VMR Jacobs Well had him safely back at the ramp at no cost.

06.01.2022 Were super exciting to see our friends over at the Jacobs Well Tourist Park re-open today! The community is excited to welcome travelers back to our corner of paradise. Check out these Safari Tents that they have on offer in the park. Tag that person who you should do a getaway here with! ... #communitylove #localbusiness #queenslandtourism

06.01.2022 When the steaks are high - Thanks to Red Crew for their Fundraising BBQ at our local boat ramp recently! We can safely say that they chopped it like it's hot, and made sure that the tasty food served up was charred to beat! For those who supported us and loved the food, we hope to ketchup with you on the flip side soon... At Pimpama Bunnings, this Sunday, January 3rd! ... That's right, VMR Jacobs Well will be holding a Bunnings BBQ Fundraiser event! Grab your friends and family, and come down on the day to grab a tasty sausage in bread (With onions and sauce, of course!) and help support your local Volunteer Marine Rescue unit! We also apologize for the quality of puns featured in this post, our Fundraising Coordinator is just a little too excited about Fundraising BBQ's at the moment to hold the puns in...

05.01.2022 Who has been out and about enjoying this beautiful summer weather lately? Don’t forget that accidents happen, make sure you have an up to date VMR Jacobs Well membership before you head out on the water this summer! Only $77 for a whole year. Coverage from VMR Currumbin through to VMR Bribie Island, and everywhere in between!

04.01.2022 A short story from over the border in NSW... Shows the real importance of logging on/off with your local Marine Rescue before heading out in your vessel each time. Not sure how to log on? Come and visit the base or call us on 5546 1100 and our Radio Operators will happily walk you through the process! Our log on/off service is 100% free to all members of the public. Our radio room is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

04.01.2022 Good advice from MSQ

04.01.2022 Another quick tow of a 4.5m tinny with a problem engine. He joined up as a member as well.

03.01.2022 Don't forget, snip the straps everyone, and dispose of your masks properly! The wildlife in our waterways is precious, lets all work together to protect it. Thanks to RSPCA QLD for the advice on how to dispose of your masks properly!

03.01.2022 Who has been out making the most of this beautiful weather? Thanks to Jacobs Well Boat Hire for the photo!

03.01.2022 Volunteer Marine Rescue Jacobs Well would like to congratulate Alfred from Purple A Crew on gaining his Competent Crew rating today (Also known as your Two Stripes). Alfred is pictured here receiving his new rating from our Vice-President, Stewart. Competent Crew is a fantastic achievement, which includes multiple nationally recognised training qualifications as apart of its completion. Well done Alfred! ... Photo credit to Josie from Purple A Crew

03.01.2022 Looks dramatic. This jetski rider dragged his ski ashore to try to clear the rope from the impeller. Was unable to so called on the services of VMR Jacobs Well to assist. Good work Purple B crew.

03.01.2022 Great work by Fisheries Queensland! 146 abandoned crab pots removed between Southport and the Logan River. Not only are abandoned pots an environmental risk to our waterways by continuing to trap birds, fish and other animals, but they can also potentially become a risk to navigation for vessels

03.01.2022 Thanks to Cheree for sending in this awesome photo of our Jacobs Well Rescue Two vessel in action recently! In her own words "Many thanks again... We would've still been trying to row into CTP boat ramp if not for you guys. Great job!" Just a reminder that for $77 a year with our Marine Assist membership, these breakdown assists are completely free of charge! ... Our crews are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Here for when you need them the most. Thanks again Cheree for the awesome feedback and the photo!

01.01.2022 Please be aware there is a Product Safety Recall on certain batches of Aurora Orange Handsmoke flares. See the attached notice for more information.

01.01.2022 Did you know our Associate Memberships, which give you 24/7 assistance out on the water free of charge, are only $77 a year?! This membership gives you coverage from VMR Bribie Island through to VMR Currumbin inclusive for all tows, jumpstarts, groundings and so much more! These memberships also help fund and maintain our essential medical evacuation services, and search and rescue services which we provide to the public. ... If you have been thinking about signing up, now is the time to act! Call us on 5546 1100, or pop down to the base and speak to our friendly duty crew to sign up! Thanks to Suzie from Purple C Crew for the photo of our primary rescue vessel Jacobs Well Rescue 1 out on patrol near Tipplers recently!

01.01.2022 On Monday VMR Jacobs Well helped Rolly from Wild Bird Rescues catch this injured Pelican down near Jumpinpin. Seemes the injury was caused by shark attack. Well done Rolly, youre a legend.

01.01.2022 Purple A Crew were busy last week out conducting shallow water scenarios onboard our newest vessel ‘Jacobs Well Rescue 4’. This Polycraft vessel allows our crews to reach those shallow spots that our larger Noosa Cats cannot, giving our team greater operational ability in those hard to reach shallow areas!