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Bribie 1 has been fitted out with new Decals from the Team from Sign Blast at Caboolture. The Project took 4 days, old decals had to be removed, Bribie One had to be cleaned and then new white wrap attached, and then new ID Decals attached. Bribie One is now safely back in the water ready for the weekend.

Warwick from Sign Blast removing old decals from Bribie 1.

The team from Sign Blast at Caboolture - Warwick, Justin, and Kiara all smiles after finishing the big job on Bribie 1.

VMR Bribie played host to the Emergency Services cadets from all over the state including, Toowoomba, Hinchinbrook, Beaudesert, Kingaroy, Dayboro, Coolangatta. Caloundra, Lowood, Hervey Bay, Hughenden, Cooroora, Redlands City, Tablelands, St Lawrence, Charters Towers, Biggenden, Gin Gin, Stoney Creek, Hazelden, Childers and Thursday Island on their first day of Escape Week. The cadets were given talks on Radio Operation and procedures, navigation -Chart work learning the ropes and knots, how to abandon ship drills with a swim in the water to a life raft and how to let off emergency flares.

Marine flare training.

Marine flare training under the watchful eye of Coxswain Ian Grimes. The fleet head back for another run.

Bribie 1 displays her new decals supplied and fitted recently by Sign Blast Caboolture.

Bribie 2, Bribie 1, Jonkers Bribie 3 commence another run!

The cadets made it to the Life Raft.

Green Sunday Crew’s BBQ Lunch:- Coxswains. Ces Luscombe & Wayne Sclater (standing), Casey Ramsay, Chris Hadley, Paul Gillmore, Robert Taylor, and Andrew Wilmot.

Instructor Karen Llewellyn with students Lindsay Crompton and Doug Lythgo.

Jonkers Bribie 3, Bribie 2 and Bribie 1 in a recent photo shoot for promotional purposes approach the camera boat line abreast.

It is with a sad heart that we note the passing of long time VMR Bribie Radio Operator, Darrel Cunnington. Darrel passed away Wednesday 14th September after a long illness. Darrel was 79 years old and had been a Radio Operator at VMR Bribie since May 1998. Darrel was also a Gunner, that is a member of The Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery, he served in Vietnam, and retired with the rank of Warrant Officer Class 1. Our thoughts are with Judith and family at this sad time. The funeral service for Darrel was held at Midday on Wednesday 28th September 2022 at Pinaroo Cemetery - Crematorium, Bridgeman Downs. VMR Bribie members attending the funeral wore full uniform.

With the weather improving check that your boat is in good order, check that you have all your safety gear and everyone on board knows its location, ensure it is easy to get at in an emergency, ensure your flares are in date, that your torch works, check your battery and your fuel. Ensure you let someone know of your plans, who is with you, where you are leaving from, where you are going, what time you are returning, and make sure you have either a mobile phone, VHF or 27Mhz marine radio on board.”

FRI 16/09 0130am – 12m Yacht non-member anchored near IGA, owner required a medivac for a badly cut hand, met ambulance at VMR Pontoon. SUN 18/09 1322pm – 3m Jet Ski non-member motor won’t start at White Patch, required a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SUN 18/09 1335pm – 3.6m Jet Ski member motor won’t start required a tow from Woorim Beach to Bongaree Boat Ramp. FRI 23/09 1809pm – 3.8m Tinny non-member motor won’t start required a tow from White Patch to Pacific Harbour. SAT 24/09 0823am – 5m Tinny member with no electrical power, required a tow from 1st Beacon to Bellara Boat Ramp. SAT 24/09 0929am – 5.2m non-member with water in fuel required a tow from Cape Moreton to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SAT 24/09 0936am – Race assist form Bribie to Shorncliffe in Bribie 1. SAT 24/09 1258pm – 9.14m Houseboat non-member stuck on sandbar near Sandstone Point Hotel required a tow to deep water. SAT 24/09 1654pm – 7.9m Cuddy Cabin non-member engine will not start near Pacific Harbour Marina, required a tow to Voyager’s Canal. SUN 25/09 0934am – 6m Half Cabin non—member with motor issues, required a tow from off Woorim Beach to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SUN 25/09 1415pm – 6.2m Half Cabin member with engine failure at Henderson Rock, required a tow to Beachmere. TUE 27/09 0837am – Tinny non-member with fuel problems required a tow from Pacific Harbour to Bellara Boat Ramp. WED 28/09 0839am – 7m Half Cabin member aground and a flat battery, required a tow to deeper water off Turners Camp.

Matthew Thompson Director of the Marine Rescue Implementation Team QFES addressing members from VMR Bribie on the progress of the implementation of Marine Rescue Queensland, Matthew fielded questions on costing, fund raising, vessel replacement program, volunteer’s structures, community support, uniforms, computers systems, maintenance, and the proposed new Marine Rescue Queensland Logos were discussed.

To Thursday 29th September 2022: 10,188 Calls, 2,781 vessels logged on, 223 Vessel Assists, 1,193 Sitreps, 576 Requests,

Have you ever thought of volunteering where you can not only assist people in distress but save lives as well? Want to know more? If so, please give our Recruitment Officer Mark Purtell a call on 0400 707 479

30 overdue vessels, 29 Vessel Tracking, 1151 Radio Checks, 5 Weather Broadcasts, 132 Securite Broadcasts, 0 Pan Pan 2 Mayday. VHF 62.2%, 27MHz 0.2%, Phone 17.1%.