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MARINE RESCUE NSW Media Release Date: 29 October 2013 Stolen Marine Rescue raffle boat recovered Brisbane Water police have recovered Marine Rescue Central Coast’s raffle prize boat, which was stolen on Thursday night. Marine Rescue NSW Headquarters has already replaced the 3.8m runabout with a brand new Anglapro boat to ensure the unit can proceed as planned with the prize draw in the raffle, its major fundraising event for the year. Unit Commander Patricia Fayers has welcomed the recovery of the original boat and arrival of the replacement vessel. Brisbane Water Police Local Area Command had posted images of a man wanted in connection with the theft on its Facebook page, calling on people to come forward with information to help identify him. The post had 24,000 hits and 800 shares. Police subsequently posted: “Around 1545hrs Monday the 28th of October 2013, following on-going investigations, investigators attached to the Brisbane Water Anti Theft Unit and Operation Saber executed a search warrant at a residential address in Kincumber. “During that warrant Police seized the boat, the motor (of) which had been removed and a number of items related to the raffle of the boat for Marine Rescue NSW which were still inside the boat. “Police will contend that a number of other items linked to the theft of the boat were located within the property.” Police enquiries are continuing. UC Fayers thanked all those who had assisted police with their investigations, as well as the unit’s local supporters and well-wishers who had rallied around members after news of the theft broke. The raffle prize draw will go ahead as scheduled at 3pm on Sunday, November 10 at the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival at Ettalong Beach. Tickets will be on sale again this weekend at Bunnings in West Gosford; outside IGA at Umina on November 7 to 9; and at the Oyster Festival on November 10. The Brisbane Water LAC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrisbaneWaterLAC

MARINE RESCUE NSW Media Release Date: DD MM 2013 Thieves damage Wooli rescue boat, steal equipment Marine Rescue Wooli’s offshore rescue vessel has been vandalised for the second time in less than a year and valuable equipment stolen from on board. The vessel, moored on the Wooli River outside the unit’s base, was broken into overnight on Friday, with the thieves damaging radio antennas and stealing a range of small equipment. The cost of the damage and stolen items is estimated to be almost $2000. The $345,000 Naiad, delivered to the Wooli unit at Easter 2012, is still fit for duty on the water. Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos condemned the theft and damage to the boat. “It’s utterly thoughtless to damage a community resource vital to saving lives on the water,” he said. “All our members are volunteers. They give their time to protect their communities by helping boaters in trouble, often when they are in immediate peril. “Far from this insult, they deserve nothing but our thanks and support for their selfless commitment.” Wooli 30 was one of three boats vandalised during a combined agency Search and Rescue Exercise at Coffs Harbour on November 25, 2012, when its sponsons – the boat’s air-filled buoyancy tubes – were slashed. The thieves this week stole a sea anchor, its fittings and line, a fire extinguisher, two sets of binoculars and a torch, worth a total of more than $1200. While the unit has been able to repair one antenna, another must be replaced. “Fortunately, this incident is not as serious as last year’s attack. Although the boat is still on the water, it is a major inconvenience to the unit’s volunteers, who rely on all this equipment in their work to find and assist boaters in trouble,” Commissioner Tannos said. “The Northern Rivers is among the State’s most popular summer boating playgrounds and it is crucial that our rescue crews are properly equipped to respond immediately when needed.” Commissioner Tannos urged anyone with any information on the incident or thieves to call Grafton police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

MARINE RESCUE NSW Media Release Date: 25 October 2013 MARINE RESCUE RAFFLE BOAT STOLEN Marine Rescue Central Coast is in distress and well out-of-pocket following the brazen theft of the prize in its Annual Boat Raffle last Thursday night, 24 October 2013. The prize boat was on display at the Kincumber Shopping Village in support of the raffle sales effort. It was stolen overnight. The thieves are recorded on the Centre’s CCTV system. The raffle is due to be drawn on Sunday 10 November. The boat is a white painted 3.8m ANGLAPRO MR384 runabout with a blue boat cover. A 9.9HP black Suzuki outboard is fitted, and the boat is on a Dunbier Boat Trailer, registered number Y51283. Anyone sighting the vessel or trailer should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Marine Rescue Central Coast 4325 7929. The volunteers need your help.

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thanks for sharing that one

That is what we like to hear Jezza Fishraider is known for its helpful and knowledgeable members. Enjoy!

Thanks guys we had dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower and today off to Finland to see Janifin

Wandering around Paris we came to the Pont Neuf and Stewy spied some fisherman. Of course we had to stop and say hello. It ended up they were a group of tackle testers and are tackle distributors in Europe. He ended up fishing in the Seine and had a bite by a redfin but lost it. Fishing in the Seine what next

ooooooo it is very warm here in UK we are wearing tshirts! Stewy is looking forward to the hunting and fishing We are comfy driving around the wonderful roads in our BMW 520 and an Audi A5 turbo diesel swordie thinks he is James Bond

Yes we are having a ball so far Swordie going in to buy me some jewels perhaps or is he referring to something else. Swordie asleep in the plane sky bed on the way to London - you guys on the Weipa trip tired him out!

yes John I will get that one sorted and a video for you Dave We have hit Singapore and awwww poor old swordie has hit the wall. He is still tired from that Weipa experience. He is still asleep now 12 hours after we arrived in Singapore!!!!

Hey fellas this is 7 weeks of no fishing Singapore UK Paris Finland and Budapest to Amsterdam on river cruise Just did a bit of duty free shopping - awe no tackle shop here Swordie is speaking French all ready for dinner at the top of the Eiffel Tower for my bday!

We are taking a long needed rest and tripping off to Europe. We will be checking in daily. Contact us by pm or just ask our wonderful moderators to help with anything. Bon Voyage

Hey Jani we will be with you very soon. We are sitting here ready to leave for our big adventure. See you shortly in Finland Grayling, pikes and redfins for us soon

Emergency Contact Numbers Sydney Harbour Commuter Wharves 0427 435 957 Email: commuter.wharves@rms.nsw.gov.au 24Hr Emergency Line Environmental 13 12 56 Reporting Water Pollution NSW Fisheries 1300 550 474 Illegal fishing activity should be reported to your local fisheries office. If they are not available, phone 24 hour fisherman's watch. 1800 043 536 Water Police 1800 658 784 Operation Neptune is a 24hr toll free number. Marine crime and information can be reported anonymously if requested. Sydney Ferries 131 500 Sydney Water 132 090 Service difficulties and emergencies (24 hours) Australian Maritime Safety Authority 1800 641 792 or (02) 6230 6811 Report people to fisheries info http://www.fishraider.com.au/Invision/index.php?showtopic=29015

Thanks everyone past and present that has made fishraider THE best fishing site in Australia Its the members and the content that makes it interesting, we simply moderate and make sure it is a happy and decent place for all to share their fishing experiences. Let's keep it going

hey choicebro methinks you are doing pretty well in the tipping comp anyway! Mrsswordie

Fantastic report. You and your boy will treasure that memory. Well done young man! Mrsswordie

Now that's what I'm talking about! A great report and love to see Dad and son having those sort of memorable experiences. Mrsswordie

Welcome to Australia and fishraider Tony. You are in the right place to ask about fishing here. I am sure some members will respond to the request.

Thank you for sharing that with us. Stewy and I do carefully select who we form strategic partnerships with. We do only select quality businesses that will help our members and reject many. Mike and Damo make sure you have a good fishing experience just as you have described. Thanks again!

I will make sure they see the message

Laughing here I am !!!! Swordie is mumbling "ban them all" hahahaha Mrsswordie

Well done Reggie

Welcome zzpedro to our forum look forward to reading your fishing reports swordfisherman and I will be in France soon