Local member encourages water safety
Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch is calling for greater awareness on the water following 61 coastal drownings in the year of June, and a safety blitz in which 47 penalty notices were issued.
Ms Tesch said community members were being encouraged to put safety first by wearing an appropriate lifejacket on the water, check their vessel's mechanical, electronic and fuel systems, and log on and off with Marine Rescue.
She said executing water safety measures each and every time they went out on the water would help shape a safer Summer.
"I actively encourage locals and those visiting the Central Coast to be wise out on the water and follow the guidelines provided by our hardworking Marine Rescue volunteers overseeing our safety on the water.
"Here on the Central Coast people running out of fuel, battery problems and groundings are the most common issues tackled by Marine Rescue Central Coast, especially with large volumes of visitors who may be unfamiliar with the trickier aspects of navigating Brisbane Water."
She said people could log on via the Marine Rescue NSW app, on VHF Marine Radio Channel 16 or by calling 4337 9600.
"Our dedicated radio room staff are only too happy to take your call," said Marine Rescue Central Coast unit commander Ian Morrow.
"Logging-on provides peace of mind for boaters and their families, knowing that dedicated volunteers will keep watch for their safe return.
"Members of our boating community need to do their bit by logging on and off so our volunteers know they are on the water.
"It only takes a minute to protect a lifetime."
Further information is available online at http://penne.ws/kqQSv
Pictured is Ms Tesch at the Marine Rescue Central Coast annual awards presentation evening together with Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid and Member for Terrigal Mr Adam Crouch.
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Social media, 17 Oct 2024
Ian Morrow, Marine Rescue Central Coast