Marine Rescue unit seeks volunteers
Marine Rescue Central Coast has doubled its annual number of operations and increased volunteer numbers since Covid-19 restrictions ended, according to Commander Ian Morrow.
Mr Morrow said members of Marine Rescue Central Coast performed such a broad range of tasks, from manning the radio to year-round fundraising.
The organisation is on the hunt for interested volunteers for the unit which is based at Point Clare.
"There's no one skillset we're after," he said.
"Our crew ranges from people as young as 16 to more senior members of our community and some of the most experienced boaties with decades on the water.
"Our volunteers receive all the training they need to fill the required roles - from aspects of first aid, to fire fighting and sea survival for vessel operators, to radio training for radio operators.
"Any experience that volunteers bring is valuable," he said.
"We are as reliant on computer skills and life skills as most commercial businesses these days."
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch has applauded the efforts of the unit, "manned by volunteers who are drawn together by their mission to save lives on the water".
She said they did great work in all kinds of weather, "from hair-raising, white-knuckle rescues in choppy seas to keeping locals and visitors safe on our beautiful waterways".
"I encourage people to give volunteering for Marine Rescue a go.
"You never know what you could learn or experience."
SOURCE:
Media release, 11 Mar 2024
Liesl Tesch, Member for Gosford