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The April school holidays are upon us and there will be an influx of visitors into our beautiful area. If you are a visiting boatie, call down to the Marine Rescue Tower, 34 Breakwater Drive, (past the Marina car park at the end of the road) and lodge your boating details with us by completing a Visiting Boat Form.
One of our friendly radio operators will be able to assist you. There is no fee to join as a Visiting Boatie and it is FREE to log on and off with us. When logging on, all we need to know is:
your call sign,
number of people on board (adults and children and, yes, even the dog!),
how much fuel you have,
your destination,
your estimated time of return,
a mobile number that you are taking with you,
your boat Marine and Harbour number,
trailer and/or vehicle registration number.
Alternatively, you can visit our website: www.jurienmarinerescue.com.au and complete the necessary form. Select “Boaties” from the menu, then “Visiting Boat Form” from the quick links panel (right hand side) and complete your details. A photo of your boat can also be included to provide easy identification. When completed don’t forget to hit “Submit” at the bottom of the screen.
Why log on with us?
We’ve heard a lot of reasons why not to log on:
Nothing will happen to me!
I know these waters!
I can swim!
I have a lifejacket!
I have an EPIRB!
I’ve told my wife!
I’ve been doing this for years!
It’s your safety we’re concerned about!!
Let us tell you some of the reasons why you should LOG ON:
Logging on with us enables us to quickly locate you, as we will have your details and destination, should a rescue be necessary.
We cover the area from Grey to Greenhead, including Cervantes, Sandy Cape, in fact any place within this area where a boat can be launched.
Our Radio Operators man the Tower in 5-hour shifts and love nothing better than logging on boaties – it keeps them interested in their task and gives them a sense of purpose. The busier they are the happier they are!! It’s frustrating when they see 30 boats leaving the Marina with only 5 logging on.
We operate 24 hours a day. When our Tower Radio Operators finish their shift, our network of home base operators continue to monitor the radios.
Our telephone – 9652 1950 – is monitored 24 hours a day.
Extending your estimated return time or changing fishing spots:
If you are having a great day on the sea and want to change your time of return or move to another location, please let us know. Your new information will be logged and this will assist us immensely if there is a need to rescue you.
In addition to the above, please remember to:
Check the marine weather report and ensure you and your boat are suited to the prevailing conditions. Are warnings current for your boating area? Are there weather conditions affecting safe navigation and comfort? What are the wind trends? What are the wave conditions? When is the next high and low tide?
Be aware that wind gusts can be 40% stronger and maximum waves may be twice the height of what is forecast;
Ensure you have the required safety equipment (life jackets, flares, EPIRB) for the area you intend to go;
Ensure you have sufficient fuel and water. Aim to carry 50 percent more fuel than you expect to use;
Log on and off with us!! Play it safe and use our services, or at least tell a relative or friend of your boating plans.
HAPPY AND SAFE BOATING EVERYONE!!!