Boat won at Woy Woy

The Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol Central Coast Division annual boat raffle was drawn in Woy Woy on November 3.

The funds raised from the raffle will go towards the ongoing operations of the Central Coast Division of Coastal Patrol.

Gosford mayor Cr Chris Holstein was at the Deepwater Plaza shopping centre to draw the winning ticket for the boat raffle.

The winning ticket was number 01330 in the name of Allan Nelene.

"When contacted by Division Commander an excited Mr Nelene indicated he would be around to collect his boat and trailer on Wednesday,'" publicity officer Mr Ron Cole said.

"Marine Rescue in NSW is the responsibility of the NSW Government.

"About 70 per cent of all marine rescues are undertaken by volunteer marine rescue organisations that remain virtually unsupported by the State Government that is still 'considering' the recommendations of an independent report by the Hon John Price on integration and financial support of volunteer marine organisations," he said.

Press release, 3 Nov 2008 Ron Cole, Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol Central Coast Division