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Federal for the only male guest commented that this was a first for him, but seeing the quality of the food and decoration wondered why it took him so long to attend a high tea! Terry then congratulated all involved and a special thanks to and his volunteers for a wonderful job in keeping our community safe.

MBRC Brooke Savige reiterated comments from both Terry and Ali, thanked Commodore Ces and all his volunteers for their wonderful contribution to our community. Brooke also mentioning all the mums out there for their contribution and for their special day tomorrow.

Night crew were tasked by Water Police to a muffled Pan Pan call at 23:15 last night, (possible people in the water and vessel sinking) distressed vessel approximate location was offshore from Moreton Island near Flat Rock, Bribie 1, VMR North Stradbroke’s vessel Deranji, assisted Police Vessel Brett T Handran, The Rescue 500 Helicopter and one of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority Challenger Jets, the distressed vessel had lost a lot of communication electronics, phones and engine after almost capsizing by a rogue wave in an already rough ocean. Once located B1 took the vessel under a steady tow and moored the 12-15mt sailing vessel on the VMR Bribie Island emergency mooring in the Pumicestone Passage, with assistance from the day call out crew on Bribie 2 by 7am. A great job by all involved!

OPEN DAY TOORBULSat 20th May 2023

VMR Bribie was requested to provide a display for the Toorbul Rural Fire Service Open Day and as we are neighbours (across the Passage), and we built our Events Trailer with a donation from the Toorbul Community we happily accepted. Secretary and Commercial Coxswain Gary Voss, Radio Officer Peter McNamara, Commercial Coxswain Ian Grimes, Coxswain Garry Bunker, and Public Relation Officer and Senior Radio Operator John Traill attended the Open Day held in front of the Toorbul Fire Station. Although a relatively quiet Open Day, largely due to the Classic Boat Regatta which was held concurrently on the foreshore it was still a worthwhile exercise as many locals dropped in for a chat, some were also members of VMR Bribie. VMR had on display our Jonkers Motors sponsored HiLux 4X4 with our new Events Trailer which was setup with current information on safety equipment requirements and handouts along with merchandise for sale. A sausage sizzle and coffee van were available for a gold coin donation.

Marine Rescue Bribie Island hosted members from the Border Force Dog Enforcement Squad. The dogs were put to task on our vessels and building. The dogs passed 100% finding an assortment of hidden items. Just another way we work with all other enforcement agencies.

MAY VESSEL ASSISTS:

WED 17/05 2345PM – Activated by Water Police to attend a 12m yacht that was reported capsized off Flat Rock.

THU 18/05 0700AMBribie 2 assisted with mooring disabled yacht.

FRI 19/05 1322PM – 7m Half Cabin non-member with motor overheated opposite entrance to Spinnaker required a tow into Spinnaker Sound Marina.

SAT 20/05 1343PM – 5.8m Centre

Console member lost power North of White Patch required a tow to Bellara Boat Ramp.

SUN 21/05 0913 PM – 5m

Runabout Redcliffe member with mechanical issues off the entrance to Pacific Harbour required a tow to Spinnaker Sound Marina.

SUN 21/05 1215PM – Requested by Water Police to investigate paddle boarder clinging to buoy off Woorim – Investigated found windsurfer, instructed to search for paddle boarder – not found.

To Thursday 25th May 2023

6,462 Calls, 1,939 vessels logged on, 111 Vessel Assists, 673 Sitreps, 393 Requests, 30 overdue vessels, 4 Vessel Tracking, 696 Radio Checks, 3 Weather Broadcasts, 2 Securite Broadcasts, 1 Pan Pan 0 Mayday.

VHF 61.9%, 27MHz 9.2%, Phone 11.5%. GWN 1.1%

“Having the right safety equipment on your boat and knowing how to use it is essential. This could save your life in an emergency. The safety equipment you're required to carry depends on the size of your boat, whether the boat needs to be registered and where you're operating”!

Minimum Safety Equipment in Pumicestone Passage: Firefighting equipment, signalling device, life jacket Anchor and cable, Drinking water, Oars or paddles for boats under 6m, Bailing/ pumping equipment.

Minimum Safety Equipment in Moreton Bay:

All the above plus Flares & V Sheet, Chart & Compass

Beyond Moreton Bay an EPIRB is also required.

For full details visit the MSQ Website: https://www.msq.qld.gov. au/Safety/Smooth-andpartially-smooth-waterlimits/Swl-brisbane

“BUT importantly – Always remember if you are heading out on the water LOG ON with your local VMR or Coast Guard, its a free service for everyone, so why wouldn't you! - It just may save your life!"