mrsswordfisherman

we have been a little slack with the "official" report. I have lots of pics and stories that will be posted up soon

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/2013/07/31/15/24/fisherman-poses-inside-huge-shark

INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO PROMOTE WEARING OF LIFEJACKETS In a global initiative, leading marine safety organisations from around the world have formed a collaborative effort to promote the wearing of lifejackets when boating. Canadian Safe Boating Council Chair Jean Murray said the centrepiece of the initiative is a set of principles to promote the wearing of lifejackets. “The International Lifejacket Wear Principles were finalised at the Marine13 boating conference, recently held in Sydney,” Ms Murray said. “At this conference, leading maritime safety organisations from Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and the United Kingdom were the first to become advocates for this new set of principles. “The launch of the website lifejacketwear.com means other boating organisations can join this effort and become Safety Partners, and advocates of these life-saving principles. “Around the world there is a common, tragic theme in boating fatalities, the majority of lives lost involve a person who did not wear a lifejacket in a small boat. “The greatest challenge facing the international recreational boating community is encouraging people to make a habit of putting on a lifejacket before they go boating. “Endorsing the principles does not create any obligations, but it will provide a powerful tool for future work and sets a benchmark for boating safety promotion around the world. “The collaboration and support so far for the Principles has been extremely encouraging and I am confident this safety initiative will gain momentum and help make a difference by supporting safe, responsible and enjoyable boating,” she said. Ms Murray said the foundation blocks for the Principles were laid at the Canadian Safe Boating Council boating safety symposium at Lake Muskoka, Canada, in 2012. The Principles recognise the need for common language and this includes using the word „lifejacket‟ as a generic term covering all nationally approved personal lifesaving appliances/ devices; and the fact that different jurisdictions, largely depending on marine conditions, define small craft variously as under 4.8m, under 16ft, under 6m or under 7m, and including tenders. Organisations which are signatories to the International Lifejacket Wear Principles agree to the following: We recognise the fundamental role the wearing of lifejackets plays in the safeguarding of life for water users; We recognise the importance of promoting the wearing of lifejackets when boating; We endeavour to ensure that any publication including brochures, DVD, video, websites, and the like will feature all people wearing contemporary style lifejackets when in an outside area of a small craft that is underway; We recommend to the recreational boating industry that its publications similarly feature all people shown wearing lifejackets when in an outside area of a small craft that is underway; We require on-water education and compliance staff to wear lifejackets whenever they are on the water; We use the term “lifejacket” in public information and education; and We encourage respective boating safety networks to become „safety partners‟ by supporting the above principles. The foundation signatories to the Principles were: Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee; Canadian Safe Boating Council; Prevention at Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer (France); Royal National Lifeboat Institution (UK); and Maritime New Zealand. “News of this lifejacket initiative is spreading fast and the most recent signatory as a safety partner to the Principles is the United States National Safe Boating Council,” Ms Murray said. The Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee is managing the website through its member jurisdiction Transport for NSW. The site is at www.lifejacketwear.com

INTERNATIONAL EFFORT TO PROMOTE WEARING OF LIFEJACKETS In a global initiative, leading marine safety organisations from around the world have formed a collaborative effort to promote the wearing of lifejackets when boating. Canadian Safe Boating Council Chair Jean Murray said the centrepiece of the initiative is a set of principles to promote the wearing of lifejackets. “The International Lifejacket Wear Principles were finalised at the Marine13 boating conference, recently held in Sydney,” Ms Murray said. “At this conference, leading maritime safety organisations from Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand and the United Kingdom were the first to become advocates for this new set of principles. “The launch of the website lifejacketwear.com means other boating organisations can join this effort and become Safety Partners, and advocates of these life-saving principles. “Around the world there is a common, tragic theme in boating fatalities, the majority of lives lost involve a person who did not wear a lifejacket in a small boat. “The greatest challenge facing the international recreational boating community is encouraging people to make a habit of putting on a lifejacket before they go boating. “Endorsing the principles does not create any obligations, but it will provide a powerful tool for future work and sets a benchmark for boating safety promotion around the world. “The collaboration and support so far for the Principles has been extremely encouraging and I am confident this safety initiative will gain momentum and help make a difference by supporting safe, responsible and enjoyable boating,” she said. Ms Murray said the foundation blocks for the Principles were laid at the Canadian Safe Boating Council boating safety symposium at Lake Muskoka, Canada, in 2012. The Principles recognise the need for common language and this includes using the word „lifejacket‟ as a generic term covering all nationally approved personal lifesaving appliances/ devices; and the fact that different jurisdictions, largely depending on marine conditions, define small craft variously as under 4.8m, under 16ft, under 6m or under 7m, and including tenders. Organisations which are signatories to the International Lifejacket Wear Principles agree to the following: We recognise the fundamental role the wearing of lifejackets plays in the safeguarding of life for water users; We recognise the importance of promoting the wearing of lifejackets when boating; We endeavour to ensure that any publication including brochures, DVD, video, websites, and the like will feature all people wearing contemporary style lifejackets when in an outside area of a small craft that is underway; We recommend to the recreational boating industry that its publications similarly feature all people shown wearing lifejackets when in an outside area of a small craft that is underway; We require on-water education and compliance staff to wear lifejackets whenever they are on the water; We use the term “lifejacket” in public information and education; and We encourage respective boating safety networks to become „safety partners‟ by supporting the above principles. The foundation signatories to the Principles were: Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee; Canadian Safe Boating Council; Prevention at Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer (France); Royal National Lifeboat Institution (UK); and Maritime New Zealand. “News of this lifejacket initiative is spreading fast and the most recent signatory as a safety partner to the Principles is the United States National Safe Boating Council,” Ms Murray said. The Australian Recreational Boating Safety Committee is managing the website through its member jurisdiction Transport for NSW. The site is at www.lifejacketwear.com

Yes I can cross that one off! A 10 year old girl and another lady caught hairies as well. It was certainly ladies dominating the awards. Standby for a full report in Social Events this afternoon.

Winners and losers at the presentation this morning Standby for full report later today

Look for the Jolly Roger All fishraiders report to Jerusalem bay, all NON raiders go directly to Waratah Bay Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

There fishing with me ATM. Can you tell Mr Suckworth that the catfish like his squid! Cheers scratchie!!! Hehe that was catfish stink bait you were given Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

We are in Jerusalem bay look for the big houseboat with fishraider flag. We tried to call you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Just west of Barrenjoey lighthouse, you can't miss it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Awash with hairtail !! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

The floor of the houseboat is awash with hairtail Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Raiders are bagging out down here Check out further info in Social events on the Fishraider hairtail weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Ok they are on. Raiders are bagging out now Get down here for a great weekend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

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Grant MUC It's all happening here we are getting ready for a big night. Some pics of us all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2

Thanks for the update - see you this arvo

Its almost here we are all packed and ready to go Don't forget to come to the mothership and register. We have some prizes and a few fun items to give away too If anyone needs hot coffee or tea or a bit of sustenance come see us, we will probably have a bbq going most of the time with bacon and eggs etc All raiders are welcome! Bring on the hairies

Good on you Laurie see you there

Date: 20 July 2013 Exhausted swimmer retrieved by crew from Marine Rescue Shoalhaven Shortly before 9:30 this morning Marine Rescue Shoalhaven was advised by NSW Police Port Kembla Marine Area Command that a swimmer had been reported in difficulties and was clinging to a buoy in open water at Mermaids Inlet near Currarong. Rescue vessel Shoalhaven 31 was immediately tasked at top speed from Crookhaven Heads. Skipper Mario Savoca and crew reached the swimmers location and successfully retrieved the man. The swimmer advised the crew that he was OK, however an ambulance had been called as standard operating procedure and was waiting to check out the man for any injuries. Marine Rescue NSW Deputy Commissioner, Dean Storey, at a South Coast Search and Rescue Exercise in Bermagui, said, We are very pleased that our Shoalhaven members were able to rescue this swimmer so promptly and I commend them on their skilled response to this emergency. It is especially satisfying to see our training programs for our volunteers deliver such professional results, Deputy Commissioner Storey said. Eight Marine Rescue NSW units from the far South Coast and inland waterways are participating this weekend in a major South Coast Search and Rescue Exercise, together with personnel from NSW Police Force Marine Area Command, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Ambulance Service, the Royal Australian Navy and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. Deputy Commissioner Storey said, It is this kind of intensive training that equips our volunteers for their vital work of saving lives on the water. Marine Rescue Shoalhaven Unit Commander Terry Watson said, This is the second emergency rescue that our members have responded to this week. On Wednesday afternoon we pulled three spear fishermen out of the water when their boat capsized off Crookhaven Head. We were also able to retrieve their boat.

Not for long

Date: July 19, 2013 Far South Coast rescue personnel put search skills to the test Rescue specialists from the Far South Coast will gather at Bermagui this weekend (July 20 and 21) for the regions annual marine Search & Rescue Exercise (SAREX). Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Stacey Tannos said up to 40 volunteers from eight MRNSW Units as well as operators from other emergency services would take part in the two days of theory and on-water exercises. This SAREX is one of a series of exercises held along the coastline each year to hone rescue teams marine search skills and bolster our rescue capability, Commissioner Tannos said. Arrangements are in place to allow rescue agencies to work seamlessly on the smooth and efficient coordination of a rescue operation, providing the optimal chance of finding someone in trouble in the water quickly and safely. These exercises help ensure that personnel in all relevant agencies, from those plotting the search pattern to those actively engaged in the search on the water, are familiar with their roles and responsibilities in the event of a marine emergency. Members of MRNSW units from Batemans Bay, Tuross, Narooma, Bermagui, Merimbula, Eden, Alpine Lakes and Moama will take part in the weekend tests. The event also will involve personnel from NSW Police Force Marine Area Command, Roads and Maritime Services, NSW Ambulance Service, the Royal Australian Navy and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. The Marine Area Command offshore patrol vessel, Falcon, will participate, along with the Navy 723 Squadron helicopter. A briefing on the use of helicopters in search and rescue will be followed by an inspection of the Navy chopper on the football oval in Bermagui on Saturday afternoon. The crews will spend Saturday at Bermagui Country Club, completing table-top exercises and updating their knowledge in areas such as coastal search and rescue theory, water currents and drift, determining search areas and new forms of data transmission to operational vessels. They will then take to the water off Bermagui on Sunday morning to put this knowledge to the test, with the aim of locating and retrieving a number of dummies dropped into the ocean. Sundays search exercise will start at 9am, finishing by 12.30pm.

what a great story and thanks for sharing the pics Robroy

About time Plumb almost into the 90's !

C'mon raiders isn't there anyone else going to join us for Hairtail weekend? I might win the prizes myself