VMR

Volunteer Marine Rescue held its Christmas Party Friday 9th December 2022 for active members and partners. 68 attended. The music by The 70’s Duo was great and had everyone up dancing, the catering was done by VATAHAPIE from Spinnaker Sound Marina which was delicious, Santa made a surprise visit and had everyone singing along to some Christmas Carols. Commodore Ces Luscombe thanked everyone for their hard work during the year and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year. A big Thank You from all the VMR Team to Kelly Langworthy, Cheryl Robinson, Karen Darlington, and all the social team for organizing the night.

Commodore Ces and Wendy Luscombe.

Gary and Eleanor Voss ready for action! Mark and Rossi Young.

Natalie Hill with Mike Looney make a colourful couple. Green Saturday’s last crew day for the 2022 year: Karen Darlington, Ian Grimes, Holly Darlington, Lindsay Crompton, Glenn Jackson, Paul Gillmore, and John Burdinat.

Sharyn Giles catches up with Gwen McNamara. Mike and Carol Pobar.

Santa and his helpers from VMR Bribie travelled the Pacific Harbour Canals on Saturday 10th December between 1.30pm and 5.00pm to hand out lolly bags to the waiting children and maybe a Smacko or two for the fur babies.

Jamie Darlington, Liz Radajewski, and Holly Darlington looking forward to a great evening. Kaye, Brenda, and John Hammond enjoying the night.

Margaret and Mike Phillips. Another colourful couple Pam and Ian Grimes ”The Gang” getting ready for the Lolly Drop. Liz Radajewski (front), Commodore Ces Luscombe, Mike Looney, Div 1 Councillor Brooke Savige (MBRC), Elf Glenn Jackson, Santa Lindsay Crompton, Elf Karen Darlington, Allan Tranter, and Ritchie Bloomfield (PHRCA).

The Voss family remembered to listen for Santa’s bell. Bribie 2 with Santa aboard travelling the canals! Santa Lindsay Crompton, Elf Karen Darlington, and Skipper Allan Tranter.

Saturday 10th December 2022 - 7pm Start Organised by The Pacific Harbour Residential Community Association (PHRCA) The entry was free, with free goody bags to the first 30 entrants. Prizes for the best decorated boats: $1,000 first prize, $500 second prize, $250 third prize, and $100 Facebook Favourite. Pacific Harbour Christmas Lights Boat Parade was escorted by Jonkers Bribie 3 and Bribie 2.

Santa (a.k.a. Peter McNamara, Radio Officer), Commodore Ces Luscombe, Coxswain Allan Tranter, Social Committee Coordinator Kelly Langworthy, and Public Relations Officer John Traill visited Busyfingers to distribute some Christmas cheer to our wonderfully generous sponsors. Some lucky children were also surprised by Santa and gratefully accepted some Xmas lollies.

Steel hulled yacht aground in the passage.

The 2022 winner Sharyn & Trevor Harrex

2022 Second Place Bruce Anderson

2022 Third Place Kevin & Deb Adams

Well, that’s a wrap for Green Sunday the last crew day of the year. From Left: Mark Purtell, Jamie Darlington, Ces Luscombe, Mike Henson, and Dale Mullins. They wish you a safe and Merry Christmas. Santa, Allan Tranter, Kelly Langworthy, and Ces Luscombe laden with gifts for Busyfingers.

Santa found some more Busyfingers Volunteers by the great aromas emanating from the tearoom and surprised them with gifts.

Santa also visited the reception desk to give Manager Sonia and her staff thankyou gifts. Santa also left bags of goodies for the other Busyfingers Volunteers that were not rostered on for today.

The dismasted yacht.

Blue Saturday Crew and not forgetting Sally want to wish you a safe and amazing Christmas and New Year. Michael Trojan, Rob Taylor, Sally, Noel Wendt, Ruth Trojan, Liz Radajewski, and Glenn Jackson.

MON 12/12 1227PM – 4.85m Side Console member whose motor won’t start, required a tow from entrance to Bribie Gardens to Bongaree Boat Ramp. WED 14/12 1237PM – 7.3M Half Cabin member with fuel issues, required a tow from entrance to Pacific Harbour into Pacific Harbour canals. THU 15/12 1235PM – 4.5m Runabout non-member with a flat battery required a jump start between Red Beach and Buckley’s Hole. THU 22/12 0651AM – 7.3m Half Cabin member broken down near entrance to Pacific Harbour required a tow back to pontoon in Pacific Harbour. THU 22/12 1629PM – 8m Full Cabin member with motor problems, required a tow from Northern end Tangalooma Wrecks to Spinnaker Sound Marina. FRI 23/12 2202PM – engine failure in Pacific Harbour required a tow to their pontoon. SAT 24/12 0914AM – 7.3m Half Cabin Member with battery problems required a tow from Hutchinson Shoal to Pacific Harbour. SAT 24/12 1614PM – 4.6m Half Cabin non-member with motor problems required a tow from West of South Cardinal to Bongaree Boat Ramp. SUN 25/12 1314PM – 5.2m Side Console non-member stuck on sand on falling tide at Red Beach, required a tow off sand. MON 26/12 0958AM – 12m Yacht member drifting toward Bribie Bridge, required securing on anchor in front of Seaside Museum. TUE 27/12 0934AM - Tinny non-member overturned near mouth to Ningi Creek, investigate, everyone safe and towed Tinny to shore. TUE 27/12 1107AM – 12m Yacht member drifting towards and hit Bribie Bridge no power available, tow and anchor vessel South of Bongaree. WED 28/12 1422PM – 4.2m Runabout member with anchor stuck, required assistance to retrieve anchor. WED 28/12 1652PM – 8m Cruiser nonmember with motor issues required a tow from near Bridge to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SAT 31/12 1652PM – MOP reported floating debris in Banksia Beach canals – investigate and remove. SAT 31/12 1651PM – 4.5m Half Cabin nonmember won’t start at White Patch required a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina. SUN 01/01 1034AM – MOP reported drifting vessel near Brennan Park. Investigated and owner was onboard no further action required. TUE 03/01 1015AM – 5.9m Cruiser member with motor problems, required a tow from neat Avon Wreck to Toorbul. WED 04/01 0908AM – 3m Jet Ski non-member with no oil pressure, required a tow from Red Beach to Scarborough. WED 04/01 1010AM – 9m Cruiser member with fuel issues required a tow from Pacific Harbour to Spinnaker Sound Marina. WED 04/01 1153AM – 7m Bayliner member broken down near Bribie Bridge required a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

Safety Dave says "Check your safety gear, ensure your flares are in date and dry, that you have a fire extinguisher, torch, v-sheet, life jackets; and that they are easily accessible. We talk a lot about servicing inflatable Life Jackets but there are also the old faithful foam filled life Jackets that we see a lot of on vessels. A lot of the time these are stashed away in the boat they get wet and sun damaged and forgotten about, these need to be checked annually too. Check the life jacket for signs of: • Sun Damage • Fading • Rips • Check the buckle works • Inspect straps for any deterioration • If reflective strips are attached make sure they are clean and undamaged. • Make sure the whistle works. Look after the equipment that will look after you.!" “PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS!” PLEASE WEAR YOUR LIFE JACKETS!”