Volunteer rescue services - on the job while the rest of us holiday

10:09 PM Wed 29 Dec 2010 GMT

'Marine Rescue - on the job while the rest of us holiday...' David and Heather Churcher

While there are no rescues of sailing boats in this story, the newly amalgamated Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW, along with all the other volunteer rescuers in Australia, has been 'on the job' providing vital services so that others can enjoy their holidays on the water with peace of mind. December 29, for instance, Marine Rescue Central Coast reports a typical day: It was a busy day for the volunteers ?on duty? with Marine Rescue Central Coast. The fine weather had many locals and visitors enjoying the local waterways. Seventeen vessels with 53 persons on board ?logged on? with the Point ...

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by Ron Cole/Sail-World Cruising