mrsswordfisherman

Nice work fellas. Great to see raiders together getting results. "Band of Raiders" - love that name

MARINE RESCUE NSW Media Release Date: July 26, 2014 Marine Rescue volunteers called to rescue second vessel out of fuel in two days Volunteers from Marine Rescue Bermagui have again been called to rescue a fishing boat stranded far offshore after running out of fuel – only two days after an almost identical emergency operation. The NSW Police Force Marine Area Command at Eden tasked the Marine Rescue crew at 10.30am to rescue the 8.3m boat adrift 24 nautical miles (24km) out to sea with four people on board. Bermagui 30 is now under way, with crew members Steven Angelo, Ray McLeod and Mark Donnelly aboard. It will take a little over an hour to reach the vessel’s location but the tow home will be much longer. On Thursday, this same rescue crew undertook a marathon 10-hour operation when a 10m flybridge cruiser with six people on board ran out of fuel 35 nautical miles (65km) out, on the edge of the Continental Shelf. Acting Monaro Regional Controller Glenn Sullivan said today’s operation was taking place in less favourable conditions than on Thursday, with a Strong Wind Warning current for Eden and Batemans waters. “There is a run of tuna on out wide at present and this seems to be attracting these vessels. I strongly urge anyone else planning to go offshore fishing to ensure that they carry sufficient fuel for the journey,” Mr Sullivan said. “A good rule of thumb is to give yourself a third of the tank to get where you’re going, a third to get back and a third in reserve for the unexpected. “Once again, these boaters are fortunate that Marine Rescue NSW has the skilled and experienced volunteers and the modern and reliable vessels and technology vital to undertake rescue operations on this scale.” SECOND EMAIL SENT - Clarification of the above Clarification on yesterday’s advice re tow for vessel without fuel 24 nautical miles offshore. The cause of the problem was a faulty fuel pump that would not deliver fuel to the engine. Volunteers from Marine Rescue Bermagui reached the disabled vessel in approx 1 hour 15 mins and took it in tow. The return journey was uneventful and completed in three and a half hours. The run of Bluefin tuna attracted large numbers of boats to the region and Marine Rescue NSW urges all boaters to log on with their local Marine Rescue radio base to ensure someone responsible knows they are out there and can take action if an emergency occurs.

We do it every year hell corner and all raiders are welcome

And he strikes again. These boys are looking for the record methinks

Yes Ryder and another from Fisherman6784

And now fisherman6784 with his first!!!!

Quickly followed by fisherman6784 with his first These young boys are doing very well so far

And Sydneyfisher12 gets his first of that species

Sydneyfisher12 opens his account with a nice hairtail over 1.2 his first of that species

THE SWEENEY and Ruth

More hairtail this afternoon in the brilliant sunshine Raysenior lands his first ever hairtail

And a hairtail just caught by Raysenior his first ever under the tutelage of the swordfisherman

Having a ball here in Jerusalem Bay. Rodb and jay sent these pics

James (TaEo wolf) Leeanne and Brodie arriving Harold and his son Jeremy Sydneyfisher12 and his Dad Martin and fisherman6784 just finished registering and off to get a fish or two

Lovely to see you again Ray. Hope you catch plenty. Shame no-one took up your offer of joining you on your lovely boat

More fish being caught. The sun has arrived for this afternoon's session.

Stewy said "mine and no one has even got close to it"

See you soon

And here is another being measured

What a great story Harold, you won't forget that in a hurry. Great you could join us in your fabulous vessel

Well done Harold

Send it to fishraider@iinet.net.au Harold

Miss you too;)Hope you are not too unwell

Yes Harold we have a few goodies to give away