Boat talk August September 2012

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2012

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Foxtrot Crew’s DinnerFoxtrot Crew’s DinnerFoxtrot Crew’s DinnerFoxtrot Crew’s Dinner 22nd JUNE 2012

We had a couple of things going against us for Foxtrot's dinner: The first of the month fell on a Friday so the fourth Friday appeared to come very early, and the Broncos were playing. Duty Master Thomas overcame the Broncos distraction by setting up a screen with a very clear picture so that kept the football fans happy. Another innovation was a rearrange-ment of the tables which felt more sociable and less crowded.

We were all kept very happy with the delicious beef roast, Yorkshire puddings and gravy with roast potatoes, cauli-flower cheese and the biggest pot of peas you could imag-

ine. Because there were only 40 of us, people delighted in going back for seconds as it was so nice. Main course was followed by apple pie and icecream.

Joe McCoy drew the numbers for the Gooseclub and 207 was Pe-ter McCullagh. He wasn't there and Joe was quick to realise that "McCoy" would have been the winner if the last digit had been one less as this year his number is 206. He deserved a treat as he has been discovering how busy wife Jan is by having to drive her eve-rywhere since she broke her tibia (near the ankle). Better luck next time!

We embarrassed Rachael Gilmeister by singing happy birthday in honour of her recent 18th birthday. It was a night for serial win-ners! The Lucky Door prize of a bottle of wine donated by Bob Walker was won by Robyn Duffield. Thomas donated a tool box for first prize in the raffle and this was won by Nola Clark. She drew the ticket for second prize which was won by her table companion Gladys Best. However Gladys drew Col English for third prize – and his table was at the opposite end of the room.

Turn to page 19 for the next dinner report: Christ-mas in July hosted by Sierra Crew.

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Linda, Rae and Sally

1st prize winner,: Nola

Ready to serve dinner

Heads down, tails up - they were actually washing the dishes!

The small but select Foxtrot Crew

Col English and 3rd prize Rachael celebrating her 18th birthday with mum, Karen

Bill and Peter making sure Foxtrot Crew were on the ball

The Duffields - winners again!

2nd prize to Gladyst

FOR YOUR INFORMATIONFOR YOUR INFORMATION WHAT'S COMING UP

AUGUST 2012 5th SYC Monthly Meeting … 1:00 pm 14th Lionfish Dive Group Social … 6:30 pm 15th SCC Committee Meeting … 7:00 pm 24th Bravo Crew's Dinner … from 6:30 pm 28th VMRB Management Meeting … 7:30 pm 29th Lionfish Dive Group Meeting … 6:30 pm

SEPTEMBER 2012 2nd SYC Monthly Meeting … 1:00 pm 8th/9th SYC Open Days … Start times 1:00 pm 11th Lionfish Dive Group Social … 6:30 pm 19th SCC Committee Meeting … 7:00 pm 23rd SYC Sailing … Start time 1:00 pm 25th VMRB Management Meeting … 7:30 pm 26th Lionfish Dive Group Meeting … 6:30 pm 28th Quebec Crew's Dinner … from 6:30 pm. 30th TS/KB Race … Start time 10:00 am

LOOKING AHEAD TO OCTOBER 2012 7th SYC Meeting … 4:30 pm 7th SYC Sailing Heats 1 & 2 Club Champs … Start time 1:00 pm 9th Lionfish Dive Group Social … 6:30 pm 17th SCC Committee Meeting … 7:00 pm 21st SYC Sailing … Start time 1:00 pm 23rd VMRB Management Meeting … 7:30 pm 26th Tango Crew's Dinner … from 6:30 pm 28th TS/KB Race … Start time 10:00 am 31st Lionfish Dive Group Meeting … 6.30 pm

Welcome! New members this month are

Mal Peterson Rick Secombe Meelit Shah John Somerset and Garry Wylie

We look forward to seeing you

around the Base and getting to

know you better soon.

The next deadline for

contributions to

BOAT TALK is

THURSDAY,

27TH SEPTEMBER, 2012

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The Team also includes representatives from our Associated Groups – SYC, SCC and Lionfish Dive Group. BOAT TALK is published bi-monthly.

Management Meetings are held at the Club at 7.30 pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month and members are welcome to attend.

Front Cover: Delta Crew to the rescue on 28th July - photo by Luke Hillyard. (See back page for next view.)

VMR BRISBANE MANAGEMENT TEAM EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President: Neil Sheppard 0417 499326 [email protected]

Immediate Past President: David Davis 3269 7937 [email protected]

Senior Vice-President: Bob Chapman 3216 5521 [email protected]

Junior Vice-President: Wayne Wright 0407 916388 [email protected]

Secretary: David Massam 3865 6364 [email protected]

Treasurer: Glenn Philip 0433 154105 [email protected]

Unit Training Coordinator: Peter Leech 3314 0388 [email protected]

Crew Liaison: Karl Nast 0421 239559 [email protected]

Members' Representatives: Stan Lewis 3203 4164 [email protected] Bill Hirn 3203 5865 [email protected]

PATRONS: Queensland Water Police State Coordinator Member for Deagon: Cr. Vicoria Newton

UNIT CHAPLAIN: Rev. Ron Holt Ph 3865 8896

Zone Delegates: Bob Chapman 3216.5521 David Massam 3166 9742

Occupational Health Safety: Peter Leech 3314 0388

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Publicity: Deidre Windham 0419 7666687 [email protected]

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VMR, BRISBANE BOAT TALK August/September 2012 - 3

VMRB MattersVMRB MattersVMRB MattersVMRB Matters WELCOME TO AUGUST/SEPT 2012

From Your President, Neil

Our new 6 metre Swift Marine RIB is now expected to be delivered in August. Our goal was to erect a shed adjoining the shed for Ener-gex Sandgate I to house the new vessel in advance of delivery of the vessel. However, at the time of writing, unforseen delays with securing the necessary Council approvals may result in us taking possession of the vessel before the shed is ready. We will need to come up with an interim storage solution.

I am pleased to advise that our grant application to the QR National Community Giving Fund to purchase a defibrillator and first aid train-ing equipment was successful. Our defibrillator, training pack, and CPR Manikins have already been delivered and will be in service shortly. This new life-saving equipment will help us provide a safer environment for all our members and members of the public. We extend our special thanks to the QR National Community Giving Fund for providing us with this much needed and highly valued equip-ment.

Energex have kindly provided us with an additional 40 wide-brimmed hats for our volunteer crews. These hats are very popular with our crew members and hopefully now we will have all head sizes covered. We are very fortunate to enjoy the ongoing support of an organi-sation like Energex.

During July we participated in the Grill’d Eagle Street Pier Restaurant volunteer organisations fundraising draw. As a result we will receive a $100 donation. Thanks to the Grill’d Eagle Street Pier Restaurant for their help.

Our Queensland Rail raffle is well underway - if you have assisted us with selling tickets then please ensure that any unsold tickets and the butts of all sold tickets and accompanying money are returned to the Office or Radio Room (Treasurer’s box) by no later than 13th August. The raffle will be drawn on Friday, 24th August.

Both Membership and Hardstand renewal fees fell due on 30th June, 2012. Thanks to all those who have paid their renewals. If you have not paid your renewals then your boom gate access may have already been disabled. If you haven’t received your renewal notice or you have a query then please contact our Membership Officer, Greg Keough ASAP.

We held our quarterly Duty Masters' meeting in July where we were joined by Warren Francis, Senior Sergeant & OIC Brisbane Water Police, and Robert Brock and Gary Harford from VMRAQ State Training. Warren provided some interesting insights regarding the operation of the Water Police both locally and across the State, and there was good discussion on how our organisations can work to-gether to build on our already successful partnership. Robert joined us to discuss Safety Management System requirements, as well, as to introduce his new colleague, Gary Harford. Gary is on a whirlwind tour of VMR Squadrons – no doubt Gary’s arrival will give some much needed support to Robert in attending to the training requirements of the Squadrons up and down the coast of Queensland.

The staircase off the kitchen and the deck adjoining the Radio Room have been replaced and all that is needed to complete the job is the painting and sealing of both structures. Our admirable mid-week crew, lead by Bob Chapman, have this task in hand.

Our AGM is scheduled for 25 September. If you feel that you can make a contribution to the running of our Club then please contact me.

Safe Boating

Neil Sheppard, President


From the EditorFrom the EditorFrom the EditorFrom the Editor More changes have been necessary, I’m afraid. I’ve always liked the layout that former editor Jean devised but now new printing methods and Microsoft seem to have a disagreement. Our 4 colour pages are now seen to be 8 pages so economics demand we move to having only a double-sided colour cover. The Crews and Diary pages have been moved to the middle so you only have to quickly open the centre of the magazine to find that information. I guess we’ll get used to it!

On page 7 you can meet James Mathieson, one of our young volunteer crew members. On pages 14 and 15, the current regulations for life jackets are detailed so we will have no excuses for not having the right ones on board. Information re-lating to our Annual General Meeting on 25th September is on pages 12 and 13. A new innovation is the power steering on Energex Sandgate 1 so read about it on page 16. Albert Jeays and Helga Baird also have added to our reading enjoyment with contributions on page 16 and 17. Happy Reading.

ActivationsActivationsActivationsActivations Date Activity (excluding training exercises)

27/5 – Medivac from Tangalooma to CTC. 2/6 Gas bottle - boating hazard, removed from Nundah Creek. Broken down vessel 4 km from CTC back to public ramp. 10/6 Vintage sailboat to wavebreak at QCYC. 16/6 14' half cabin off Nudgee Beach to the floodway. Broken down power boat seaward of Boggy Creek to Pinkenba Boat Ramp. 17/6 Two jet skis from Measured Mile to CTC. 20/6 Vintage sailboat to QCYC, engine failure. 23/6 Power boat (engine failure) from near the sea wall extension on Whyte Island back to CTC. 24/6 6 m broken down power boat east of Mud Island to Colmslie Boat Ramp. 6m broken down power boat Pearl Channel to Koopa Channel. 1/7 15' tinny from Bramble Bay back to CTC. 16' powerboat with engine failure from Mud Island to Fisherman's Island. CTC = Cabbage Tree Creek 16/6 Mud Island to Nudgee Floodway. 28/7 4.5m tinnie escorted from Hays Inlet to Dohles Rocks ramp. 29/6 4.1m tinnie east of Mud Island to Pinkenba Boat Ramp. Broken down power boat south-west of Mud Island to Nudgee Floodway.

Crews’ NewsCrews’ NewsCrews’ NewsCrews’ News

MONTHLY STATISTICS FOR JUNE/JULY 2012

All the crews undergo a variety of training on their duty days but are al-ways ready to leap into action at the first sign of help being needed.

Thomas and Karl shared Duty Master duties on Quebec’s Duty Day at the end of May. Around lunchtime they received a call from the Water Police to attend to a medivac from Tangalooma. Karl with 3 crew and 2 paramedics set off to Tangalooma in moderate sea conditions safely arriving back at Cabbage Tree Creek with their patient on board some 2.5 hours later.

Alpha Crew's day in June was wet and so threatening to boaties that there was little activity on the water and few radio calls. They were acti-vated to search for a large size gas bottle floating about 4km up Nundah Creek as this constituted a shipping hazard. The bottle was duly located in the area as described, retrieved and deposited at the base for further disposal action.

A late afternoon call meant a tow for a vessel with engine failure 4 km out from the Bramble Bay back to the CTC public ramp.

On 8th June, around 17:00, Callum Baird and Neil Sheppard responded to an after-hours Water Police activation to assist a vessel with engine problems located east of Mud Island. With a very low tide the crew had to wait a couple of hours before being able to launch Energex Sandgate I. Before the crew could set off, the skipper of the vessel called advising that they had managed to get the motor started and were able to limp home.

Tango Crew had a small task of guiding a vintage sailboat to the wave break at QCYC as their motor had not started after finishing the last of the races for the weekend.

Charlie Crew received a phone call at 2015 hrs from a boat operator saying he was experiencing mechanical difficulties. His position was seaward of Boggy Creek in the Brisbane River.

"A crew was assembled and we set off to locate the boat in trouble. It was incredible the number of small boats fishing in the river this night. We eventually found our target by process of elimination. We came alongside and made contact with two young fellows very happy to see us. We were exchanging pleasantries when we realized there was a third person on board. The guy was curled up on the floor asleep and was so sick he was totally unaware of the situation. After we established that in fact he was still in the land of the living we attached a tow line and started the journey up river to Pinkenba Boat Ramp. With all three safely on shore, we motored back to base and signed off at 2245 hrs."

On 16th June Charlie Crew had a late afternoon callout to tow a 14’ half cabin power boat just off Nudgee Beach back into the Floodway

An After- Hours call later the same day saw David Davis and Ian McCartney responding to a late night call to assist a vessel broken down in the Brisbane River that required a tow back to Pinkenba. After 2 hours the crew made its way home.

November Crew reported that their duty day was very quiet “until we received a phone call from a fellow on a jet ski saying he and his mate were in trouble not far from Tangalooma. He indicated that they were at a beacon near a big ship being refueled. We headed out towards Moreton Island in search of a big ship being refueled. We found the big ship but no sign of the the jet ski in trouble.

I called the fellow on my mobile phone and he said he could in fact see us and he was tied up to a big pole which turned out to be the outer measured mile. We motored over and discovered that there were in fact two jet skis. One had broken down and the other was running out of fuel trying to tow him home. We tied the skis one behind the other and started the haul back to Pinkenba Boat Ramp. We put both riders on board Energex Sandgate 1. The tow was rather interesting in that we don't often tow 2 jet skis at the same time.” With both riders safely back at the boat ramp, the crew returned to base.

On return to base after a training exercise, Energex Sandgate 1 was mobilised to provide assistance to a power boat located at near the sea wall extension on Whyte Island, which was unable to start its engine. The vessel was towed back to Cabbage Tree Creek public boat ramp.

Sierra Crew was kept very busy on its last crew day. On the agenda was providing support to the Sandgate Canoe Club with its Wetlands Wander annual kayak marathon. Both of our vessels were launched and crew assigned and briefed. "Just before proceedings got underway, we re-ceived a call for assistance from a vessel broken down approximately midway between Tangalooma and Mud Island. Energex Sandgate I was dispatched with two crew on board whilst Sandgate II remained behind to help the kayakers. In moderate sea conditions the 6 metre power boat was soon located and the slow haul back to the Brisbane River com-menced. Near the Coffee Pots the bollard of the power boat gave way and we had to re-secure the vessel to finish the tow (fortunately in much calmer conditions). As we approached the mouth of the Brisbane River, we received another call for assistance. This time another 6 metre power boat had broken down on its way home via the Pearl Channel. With the first tow completed (back to Colmslie Boat Ramp) we headed back to Base for refuelling and to take on two more crew.

(continued on page 17)


The answer to last edition's question:

What is the risk assessment process?

RISK is the chance of something happening that will have a detri-mental impact upon safety. It is measured in terms of the conse-quences and likelihood of injury, illness or environmental dam-age. RISK ASSESSMENT is the process of evaluating the prob-ability and consequences of injury, illness or environmental dam-age arising from exposure to identified hazards associated with a vessel. There are seven steps to risk analysis and management and they are: - 1. Identify the hazard/s; 2. Assess the risk/s (Risk Assessment); 3. Evaluate the risk; 4. Develop the controls to manage the risk; 5. Implement the controls; 6. Monitor the controls; 7. Review the hazards, risks and controls. Further information on risk assessment and risk management can

be found in the Australian Boating Manual, fourth edition, by Cap-

tain Dick Gandy, Chapter 19.4.

This edition's question:

In relation to managing risk the vessel owner or operator must

provide the crew with certain requirements. What are they?

Training NewsTraining NewsTraining NewsTraining News UTC, PETER LEECH

In the last edition of Boat Talk comment was made regarding com-pletion of the Elements of Shipboard Safety (ESS) Assignment. For some new members to the Squadron this could be a daunting task and members are advised that new members should attend the Theory Training (of about 3 hours’ duration) prior to undertak-ing and completing the assignment. The assignment IS NOT to be done on the same day as the Induction and SOP’s.

Prior to undertaking the assignment, new members should have attended a minimum of 2 crew days and attained 5-6 hours on Energex Sandgate 1. The ESS Assignment has to be all their origi-nal work and they can be supervised but not assisted when com-pleting the Assignment. During their time on the vessel, prior to completing the assessment, new members should be shown/instructed where the items are and when they consider that they are competent undertake the assignment.

New members are to also attend the Liferaft drills and swim test and undertake practical training in fire fighting and the use of flares. In relation to the ESS Practical Assessment they need to be aware of the requirements on page 1, have a sound working knowledge of the information on page 2 and page 3 up to Survival at Sea. The remainder of the Assessment is generally done during the swim test and the flares and fire fighting training.

When members consider that they are competent enough to com-plete the practical assessment they should contact the UTC. Re-member that a member has 6 months to complete the ESS from the date of joining.

Please note that if you have been in the squadron more than 6 months and have not fully completed the ESS training then you are not to board the vessels. As from 1 January 2013 the operation of commercial vessels will come under the direction of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) and VMRAQ have been advised that on water audits will be conducted.

The next ESS Theory training will be in late August 2012 and the swim test will be in October 2012 with the flares and fire fighting during the same month.

There have been some enquiries about the wearing of the Radio Operator’s epaulette which consists of one strip and the lightning bolt. The persons who are allowed to wear this epaulette are the Designated Radio Operator (DRO) for each crew. The DRO does not go out on the boats and must have the following qualifications:

1. Current First Aid certificate;

2. Current Radio Operators certificate;

3. Comprehensive understanding of the Squadrons Local Area of Operations.

The DRO is not required to hold the ESS qualifications however; if the DRO wishes to not be the DRO then they must hold the ESS qualifications and surrender the DRO epaulette. Please note that there is only one DRO per crew.

To obtain the VMRAQ subject, “Comprehensive Understanding of the Squadrons Local Area of Operations” then the member needs to undertake the assessment for the subject. There is no pre-

course training for this subject and the assessment is based on knowl-edge of where VMR Sandgate op-erates. Anyone wishing to under-take this assessment should study the chart of Moreton Bay north from St Helena Island to Bribie Island.

An assessment on this subject will be undertaken on Thursday, 6 September 2012 at 1900 hours at the base. Participants should study up local names, lights, special areas and general knowledge of the above area. Please note that the assessment has been re-written and is nothing like the old assessment for this subject. This is a closed book assessment and reference cannot be made to charts or other notes.

The training program for the period 1 August to 31 December will be published in the first week of August. It is proposed to hold Search and Rescue training on Thursday, 13 September with the assessment on Thursday, 20 September 2012. To gain the qualifi-cation MF1 07B (a VMRAQ subject) then the member is required to also undertake a SAREX or an actual search and rescue and be signed off by the Duty Master.

The second First Aid training course for the year will occur on Sun-day, 26 August 2012.

All members MUST WEAR enclosed footwear when coming onto

the base, whether it is for a duty or a visit. VMRAQ OH&S policy

states that enclosed footwear MUST be worn at all times. There

are no exceptions!!!

Safe boating

Peter Leech,UTC VMR Brisbane


Tangalooma Resort awaits you!Tangalooma Resort awaits you!Tangalooma Resort awaits you!Tangalooma Resort awaits you! Queensland Rail has provided a great prize for supporters of VMR Brisbane.

It is a 3 night Getaway Package for 2 people which is worth $1,096 and you just might be the lucky winner if you buy a raffle ticket.

The prize includes return transfers from Brisbane Transit Centre to Holt Street Wharf, 3 nights accommodation at Tangalooma Wild Dolphin Resort with breakfast, Dolphin feeding & Desert Safari. The trip must be taken within 6 months of the draw date.

Tickets cost just $2 each or three tickets for $5. They can be obtained from sellers at the Sandgate High School Markets, the Billycart Markets in Sandgate, or by either emailing [email protected] or phoning 0415 254732 . They can also be bought at our monthly barbecues. The closing date is Wednesday, 15th August, 2012, and the raffle will be drawn at Bravo Crew’s Barbecue on Friday, 24th August, 2012, at our base at Shorncliffe.

The winner will be notified by telephone and results published in The Courier-Mail on 31st August, 2012.


James had some experience in boating with his parents, George and Carmel, fishing from the family's 15.5 ft fibreglass Sportsman craft. However it was after he obtained his Recreational Boat licence through Sandgate High School's Special Education Unit that he decided to join VMRB. That would have been 9 years ago in April, 2003.

A more enthusiastic member would be hard to find. James com-menced with Quebec Crew and obtained his radio operator's licence in November 2004 and his First Aid certificate in August 2005. Now he is with Delta Crew, he never misses a duty day if he can possibly help it. James' Skipper says he has a heart of gold and will do anything you ask of him. When he kitted himself out to assist in some slipway work was one such time he did more than you would expect. He has an outstanding brain for facts and figures and steers the boats well too.

James is very community minded and has been helping out every Wednesday for about 10 years at the Freemason's Home, either in the Activities Room or assisting to get books and magazines to people unable to access the library.

His love of books and great memory has led James to become a bit of an authority on military history. His job in the warehouse of publisher Willeys in Stafford is right up his alley as he picks and packs orders, taking advantage of his forklift licence.

You would have seen quite a few of James' photos as his camera is never far away and Boat Talk has been the better for his contri-butions. Model trains are another of James' interests, along with the pet cattle dog, Punk, he inherited from his younger brother, Neil, who has moved to the NT. In addition, James has a secret skill: square dancing, although he would probably rather I didn't mention it!

Because James lives in Deagon, he is close to VMRB but he also enjoys having his driver's licence and getting around in his white dual cab utility. Whenever there is an event at Shorncliffe, James is likely to be hovering around with his camera, asking questions and most likely carefully sheltered against the harmful sun with his protective clothing.

Who’s Who in the ZooWho’s Who in the ZooWho’s Who in the ZooWho’s Who in the Zoo JAMES MATHIESON

Treasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s ReportTreasurer’s Report GLENN PHILIP

Welcome to a new financial year.

Membership renewals are still rolling in but please remember these were due at the end of June and if not paid you had better get in quick. Apart from a couple of minor glitches, the new payment system has made reconciliation of the renewals a lot less time-consuming and taxing than in previous years. This has made it easier to complete our end of year reporting in time for the AGM in September.

We are in a good financial position moving forward into the start of this year and have allocated funds for the replacement of the barbe-cue and final payments for the new vessel and erection of its new shed.

Many thanks to those who have helped us out over the last financial year and we are looking forward to a great 2012-2013.

Sandgate Yacht ClubSandgate Yacht ClubSandgate Yacht ClubSandgate Yacht Club

Commodore: Laurie Williamson 0438 165 916 (M)

Email: [email protected]

Vice Commodore: Lindsay Gilbert 0419 210 645 (M)

Rear Commodore: John Mitchell 5484.1738/0429.387441

Secretary: Ron Walker 3399.1586/0407.251413 Email: [email protected]

Treasurer: Graeme Dobson 3262.2269(H) 0417 756 356 (M)


The following are the Meeting Dates and Sailing Dates for the 2012 - 2013 Sailing Season for Sandgate Yacht Club.

Sunday 5th August 2012: Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club at 1:00 pm.

Sunday 2nd September 2012: Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club at 1:00 pm.

Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September 2012 (Opening Day Weekend): Start Time 1.00 pm. Both days High Tide 14:37 pm 1.86m & 15:50 pm 1.85m respectively. Short race on Saturday start at Pontoon, Sunday possibly the same or usual courses.

23rd September 2012: Dinghy Racing Start time 1 pm Low Tide 08:44 am 0.53m High Tide 15:38 pm 2:11m.

30th September: Trailer Sailer Race / Yacht Race Start Time 10:00 am High Tide 9:27 am 2.16m Low Tide 15:43 pm 0.39m.

7th October 2012: Dinghy Racing Start Time 1 pm Low Tide 7:07 am 0.63m. High Tide 13:51 pm 1.94m (1st and 2nd Heats Club Championships) Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club 4:30 pm.

21st October 2012: Dinghy racing Start Time 1:00 pm Low Tide 07:19 am 0.47m High Tide 14:07 pm 2.23m.

28th October 2012: Trailer Sailer / Yacht Race Start Time 10:00 am High Tide 8:27 am 2.2m Low Tide 14:45 pm 0.48m.

3rd & 4th November 2012: Centenary Regatta Start Time 11:00 am Both Days Low Tide 5:20 am 0.42m High Tide 11:54 am 2.19m Low Tide 5:56 am 0.50m High Tide 12:33 2.13m.

18th November 2012: Dinghy Racing Start Time 1:00 pm. Low Tide 6:12 am 0.34m High Tide 12:51 pm 2.43m. Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club.

25th November :Trailer Sailer / Yacht Race Start Time 10:00 am High Tide 7:21 am 2.15m Low Tide 13:39 pm 0.64m.

2nd December 2012: Dinghy Racing Start Time Midday High Tide 11:34 am Low tide 18:06 pm 0.61m (3rd and 4th Heats Club Championships) Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club 4:00 pm.

9th December 2012: Trailer Sailer / Yacht Race Start time 10:00 am High Tide 5:41 am 2.01m Low Tide 11:49 am 0.68m.

16th December 2012: Start Time 11 am High Tide 11:44 am. 2.60m Low Tide 18:33 pm 0.36m (Christmas BBQ and goodies).

20th January 2013: Dinghy Racing Start Time 1:00 pm Low Tide 10:18 am 0.97m High Tide 15:55 pm 1.6m.

27th January 2013: Trailer Sailer / Yacht Race Start Time 10:00 am. High Tide 9:45 2.41m Low Tide 16:18 pm 53m.

3rd February 2013: Dinghy Racing Start Time 1:00 pm Low Tide 8:27 am 0.77m High Tide 14:18 pm 1.91m (5th and 6th Heats of Club Championships) Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club at 4:30 pm.

17th February 2013: Dinghy Racing Start Time 1:00 pm. Low Tide 8:15 am. 0.90m High Tide 14:00 pm 1.69m.

24th February 2013: Trailer Sailer / Yacht Race 10:00 am. High Tide 8:41 am. 2.34m Low Tide 15:13 pm 0.53m.

3rd March 2013: Dinghy Racing Start Time 1:00 pm Low Tide 0.66m High Tide 13:06 pm 1.94m (7th and 8th Heats of Club championships) Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club at 4:30 pm.

17th March 2013: Dinghy Racing Start Time 1:00 pm Low Tide 0.76m High Tide 12:40 pm 1.78m.

24th March 2013: Trailer Sailer / Yacht Race start time 10:00 am High Tide 7:23 am Low Tide 13:56 pm 0.57m.

Easter Friday 29th March 2013

14th April 2013: Dinghy Racing Start Time Midday High Tide 11:36 am 1.83m Low Tide 17:39 pm. 0.52m (9th and 10th Heats of Club Championships) Monthly Meeting of Sandgate Yacht Club at 4:00 pm.

21st April 2013: Trailer Sailer / Yacht Race start time 10:00 am High Tide 9:21 am 2.01m Low Tide 15:35 pm 0.40m.

28th April 2013: Start Time 11:00 am High Tide 11:10 am Low Tide 17:16 pm 0.32m Past Champions, Veterans and Novice Skip-pers Race. Season Presentation of Trophies and BBQ after Racing.

Recently this report appeared in the Bayside Star, courtesy of Grace Beecher, Researcher for the Sandgate Historical Society.

No doubt many of The Star’s readers recall Plumridge’s Chocolates. At an inaugural committee meeting, Mr. Plumridge shocked the establishment of Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in 1912 when he proposed women should be among sailing crews.

Mr. Plumridge chaired a public meeting in Decker’s Hall on Pier Avenue, which proposed the formation of a Sandgate Sailing Club in 1912. He was elected to the committee and was a life member of the Sandgate Yacht Club. Mr. Plumridge passed away in 1955.

The AGM of the SYC was held on 24th June, 2012. Following are the new Committee.

Sandgate Canoe ClubSandgate Canoe ClubSandgate Canoe ClubSandgate Canoe Club

Lionfish Dive GroupLionfish Dive GroupLionfish Dive GroupLionfish Dive Group

Meetings:

Management Committee: 1st Saturday at 10.30 am.

Sub-Committee: 3rd Wednesday alternate months 7 pm

General Meetings: at 11.00 am on the first Saturday in March, June (AGM), September, November.

Club Contracts:

Steve Dobson - Ocean Cat Trips

- Email: [email protected]

Katherine Harding - general enquiries

- Email: [email protected]

The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. The VMR Annual “Shop till you drop”. All Welcome.

Saturday, 27th October 2012

$50.00 per head (includes morning tea & lunch)

Please RSVP with money by 1st October 2012.

Pick Up: 8.00 am (sharp) at the VMR Brisbane Base at Shorncliffe

then calling in to lots of great factory outlets throughout the day.

Return: 6.30 pm (approx.) Email: [email protected] or phone Jan Young - 3265 5892 or Angie Aceto - 3264 6104

Payments by cheque are to be made out to VMR Brisbane and mailed to PO Box 866, Redcliffe Qld 4020.

You could have all your Christmas gifts under control by the end of October: how good is that?!

Club President email: [email protected]

Club Secretary email: [email protected]

Club email: [email protected]

Web page: www.sandgate.canoe.org.au

Newsletter email: [email protected]

Club Nights:

2nd Tuesday of the month at VMRB 6.30 pm

Club Committee Meetings: Last Wednesday of the month 6.30 pm

(Venue to be arranged)


Diving opportunities have been rather limited lately due to the unkind weather. We are hoping things will pick up before we forget how exhilarating our trips can be!

After a week of perfect paddling conditions – glorious sunshine, cool and still days, water like a mirror – the weekend of the Wetland Wander was wet, breezy and cold. On 24th June, at 5. 30am when we were setting up in the dark, the temperature was below 10 degrees and the good folk of VMRB told us that the forecast was for showers and SE wind of 15 knots with gusts of 20 knots. Oh joy. That would make crossing the mouth of Cabbage Tree Creek interesting in a K1. Nevertheless, 94 pad-dlers representing 14 different clubs between Bundaberg/Bargara in the north and Forster in the south braved the conditions and turned up to race. Luckily the coffee van produced hot chocolate.

There were 3 distances (6, 12 and 18km) with the two longer distances having roughly the same number of competitors. There were 28 craft paddled by masochists in the 18km race and 31 in the 12km distance. The 6km race had a good mixture of kids and adult beginners.

I spent the race hunched over a laptop and madly scrawling out certifi-cates (apologies for the appalling handwriting) so I missed all of the fun and can’t report on the race itself, but I hear that several Currumbin pad-dlers decided that it was a nice day for a swim. Currumbin seem to be making a habit of this so I would advise all new paddlers to stay away from them!

Speaking of new paddlers, one pleasing thing about the day was the number of first time competitors. Both West End Club and Varsity Lakes seem to be going through periods of growth and their new members were

noticeable for their fresh faced enthusi-asm. I hope they all had a good time and the cold hasn’t put them off competing again.

Before every race, the organising team (Lawrie Fagan, Curly and I) worry endlessly about all the things that could go wrong, but everything ran smoothly on the day. For that, I thank our marvellous SCC volunteers ~ racers giving up their own paddle, sea kayakers and hapless family mem-bers. Every year we have a volunteer of the day draw, and this year’s prize of a free meal at Seaview was won by John Stuart. Congratulations John and I wish I could source enough prizes to thank all our volunteers.

I also want to thank our sponsors who provided prizes for the lucky boat number draw. Goodtime donated 6 x $50 gift vouchers, Rosco’s donated 5 x $25 gift vouchers and Boardbunker donated 3x $00 gift vouchers. I don’t know who the lucky winners were but I hope that you are able to use your vouchers to buy some useful paddling item that you’ve been itching to buy. Besides this, several individuals donated goods such as tie downs, gloves, dry bags, paddling books and paddling magazines Thank you donors who wish to remain anonymous. Thanks also to the wonder-ful Hurleys who donated paddle covers made by the talented Julie Frost.

Kayaking is a great sport and the paddling community is friendly and sup-portive (well, off the water anyway). That’s what makes the races such great events. So, see you all at the next race at Brunswick Heads on Sunday, 8th July, 2012. Be there for a great paddle! Sue Gollagher

This roster is a living working document, and as such will change from time to time, or details may be omitted or entered incorrectly. Should you find an error, please contact Luke Hillyard on 0421 239 559 to arrange for the correction.

Ambulance, Fire, Police……………000

Mobile Phone Emergency No. ……112 (even if you have no credit or service)

Poisons Information Centre…..131 126 (Poisons, medicines, plants, bites and stings)

VMR Sandgate………………3269 8888 Try Radio first: Channels 88 or 91

A/H Emergency VMRB 0428 022 881 VHF Channels 16 or 67

Water Police…………………3895 0333

NEARBY SQUADRONS:

VMR Bribie Island 3408 7596 VMR Raby Bay 3821 2244 VMR Victoria Point 3207 8717 VMR Stradbroke Island 3409 9338 Coast Guard Redcliffe 3203 5522 Coast Guard Manly 3396 5911

Crew Lists and QualificationsCrew Lists and QualificationsCrew Lists and QualificationsCrew Lists and Qualifications � New member (clean slide) � Duty Master (3 stripes + Anchor + Rank on Name Badge � Trainee Crew (1 stripe) �Senior MSQ Coxswain (4 stripes + Anchor) LEGEND: � Crew (2 stripes) � Radio Operator � VMRAQ Coxswain (3 stripes) � Designated Radio Operator (1 stripe + Lightning Bolt) Senior VMRAQ Coxswain (3 stripes + anchor) � Available Days � Available Nights


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SYC Meeting

DUTY CREW ROSTERSDUTY CREW ROSTERS

AUGUST 2012 SEPTEMBER 2012

4th Foxtrot 1st Foxtrot

5th Quebec 2nd Sierra

11th Bravo 8th Bravo

12th Papa 9th Quebec

15th Alpha 15th Alpha

18th Charlie 16th Papa

19th Tango 22nd Charlie

25th Delta 23rd Tango

26th November 29th Delta

30th November

OCTOBER

1st 6th Foxtrot 7th Sierra 13th Bravo 14th Quebec 20th Alpha 21st Papa 27th Charlie 28th Tango

DUTY MASTERSDUTY MASTERS

Alpha Crew Joe McCoy 3269 1255

Bravo Crew Ian McCartney 3869 0916

Charlie Crew Bill Hirn 3203 5865

Delta Crew Bob Chapman 3216 5521

Foxtrot Crew Thomas Grice 3869 2825

November Crew David Davis 3269 7937

Papa Crew Nigel Turner 3264 3648

Quebec Crew TBA

Sierra Crew Callum Bard 3869 1515

Tango Crew Karl Nast 3886 5451

SEPTEMBER 2012SEPTEMBER 2012

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

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Sierra Crew

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5 6 7 8

Bravo Crew

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Quebec Crew

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Lionfish Social

12 13 14 15

Alpha Crew

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Papa Crew

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18 19

SCC C'tee Mtng

20 21 22

Charlie Crew

23

Tango Crew

24

25

Management Mtg

26

Lionfish Meeting

27 28

Quebec Crew BBQ

29

Delta Crew

30

November Crew

REGULAR MEETING DATESREGULAR MEETING DATES Selected Sundays after races - SYC Meeting TBA

2nd Tuesday in Month - Dive Group Social 6.30 pm.

3rd Wednesday in Month - Canoe Club Management 7.00 pm

(General Meetings 1st Saturdays in March, June, September & November at 11.00am)

4th Tuesday in Month - VMRB Management Team 7.30 pm.

Last Wednesday in Month - Dive Group Committee 6.30 pm. (Venues change….. NOT at VMRB)

AUGUST 2012AUGUST 2012

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

1 2 3 4

Foxtrot Crew

5

Quebec Crew

6

7

Watch for Boat Talk

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Bravo Crew

12

Papa Crew

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14

Lionfish Social

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Alpha Crew

16 17 18

Charlie Crew

19

Tango Crew

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21 22

SCC C'tee Mtng

23 24

Bravo Crew BBQ

25

Delta Crew

26

November Crew

27

28

Management Mtg

29

Lionfish Meeting

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Note: When scheduled meeting dates fall on public or school holidays, the meetings may be changed.

SOCIAL DINNERSSOCIAL DINNERS

Dinner on 24th August will be hosted by Bravo Crew while on 28th September it will be Quebec Crew’s turn to be your hosts.

Only dates actually confirmed at time of printing are shown for this month. Further information can be obtained from members of the Management Team or are as displayed in the Radio Room.

All dates are as provided by participating groups and members at time of production.

Training Fishing & Cruising

Assessment Licencing �Hall Hire

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Notice of Annual General MeetingNotice of Annual General MeetingNotice of Annual General MeetingNotice of Annual General Meeting

of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc.of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc.of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc.of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc.

Financial members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc. are hereby notified that the Annual General meeting of VMRB Inc. will be held on Tuesday evening, 25th September, 2012, commencing at 19.30 hrs at the rooms of VMRB, Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe.

MEETING FORMAT: By votes in writing, appointed proxy, or from the floor on the night. Please note this meet-ing is open to all members to attend, however, under the Constitution, Associate Members may speak but are not entitled to vote.

CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO THIS MEETING: to be received by Monday, 17th September, 2012.

PROXY VOTES IN WRITING: may be received by post to the secretary or registered on the night.

ADDRESS FOR SERVICE OF NOTICES: The Secretary, VMRB 401 Brisbane, PO Box 201, Sandgate, Qld 4017 or [email protected]

NOMINATION AND PROXY FORMS: Printed below and can be copied, or available from the Secretary or the Radio Room.

The Agenda for the Annual General Meeting is on page 13.

Everyone is invited to come along to the AGM and have a say in the running of your Association.

If you have any items of business which can be legally raised at an AGM, notice must be given to the Secretary by 10th Sept. ([email protected])

A reminder to anyone who provides reports that they must be with the Secretary 14 days prior to the AGM to allow time for duplication and collating.

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE BRISBANE

NOMINATION FOR POSITION 2012/2013 OPERATING YEAR

We, the undersigned, being voting members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc. hereby

nominate.......................................................... for the position of ........................................................................

Proposed by: .......................................................... Signature: .................................................................

Seconded by: ......................................................... Signature: .................................................................

Date: .....................................................................

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE BRISBANE

PROXY FORM

I, ..............................................................., being a voting member of Volunteer Marine Rescue

Brisbane Inc. hereby appoint.......................................................... as my proxy for the Annual General Meeting

of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane to be held on 25th September, 2012 and at any adjournment thereof.

Signature: ................................................................. Date: ........................................................................



Notice of Annual General MeetingNotice of Annual General MeetingNotice of Annual General MeetingNotice of Annual General Meeting

of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc.of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc.of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc.of Members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc. Financial members of Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane Inc. are hereby notified that the Annual General meeting of VMRB Inc. will be held on Tuesday evening, 25th September, 2012, commencing at 19.30 hrs at the rooms of VMRB, Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe.

AGENDA Open and Welcome by 2012/2013 President, Neil Sheppard

Attendance Record and Apologies

Registration of Proxies

Minutes of the 2009 Annual General Meeting

Correspondence (relative to this AGM only)

Presentation of Reports

4.1 President Neil Sheppard

4.2 Senior Vice-President Bob Chapman

4.3 Junior Vice-President Wayne Wright

4.4 Treasurer Glenn Philip

4.5 Other relevant reports

5. Elections

5.1 All positions declared vacant and chair taken by person from floor

5.2 Appointment of returning officer(s) if required for voting.

5.3 Motion of appointment of Patrons and Auditor

5.4 Appointment of Management Committee for 2012/2013

(Nominations in writing or, if none was submitted, from the floor.)

5.4.1 President

5.4.2 Senior Vice-President

5.4.3 Junior Vice-President

5.4.4 Secretary

5.4.5 Treasurer

5.4.6 Unit Training Co-ordinator

5.4.7 Crew Liaison Officer

5.4.8 Grants and Fundraising Officer

5.4.9 Appointment of Support Team for 2012/2013

Zone Delegates (2)

Membership Officer

'Boat Talk' Editor

Workplace Health & Safety Officer

IT and Communications

Publicity and Public Relations Officer

Key Registrar and Custodian

Equipment Officer

Hall Hire Manager

Crew Roster Manager

Group Representative Sandgate Yacht Club

Group Representative Sandgate Canoe Club

Group Representative VMR Lionfish Dive Group

Group Representative Social Activities

Group Representative Cruising and Fishing

Appointment of Honorary Members

6. General Business (relative to this AGM only)

By order of the Secretary, D. Massam

Life JacketsLife JacketsLife JacketsLife Jackets WHY THEY ARE SO IMPORTANT


Following on from our article in the last issue of Boat Talk about Flares, it was thought appropriate to review updated legislation about life jackets. We all know we should have them on our ves-sels, but what else should we know?

“Whenever you go boating there must be a life jacket for everyone on board ready for its use. It is your responsibility as a skipper to be assured that everyone on board knows how to put it on and when to wear it. You must wear a life jacket when crossing a bar but it is also recommended that you put one on when boating alone, when things start to get rough or you are a long way from help. And when it comes to your children, you just can't take a risk. Encourage them to wear a life jacket whenever they're on deck and especially when the boat is underway.” Peter J. Hackett on http://www.wearitaustralia.com.au/:

First of all, it is vital to know where the life jackets are stored on any vessel you are on.

Secondly, they must be in usable condition. Here are some gen-eral checks to ensure they are ready to save a life. (Also refer to your manufacturers’ self-inspection instructions.) 1. Identify where the life jackets are stored on the vessel. Label all compartment doors.

2. Remove from the sealed retail packaging – we hope not! 3. Life jacket expiry date. 4. The life jacket or PFD has no wear or damage. 5. Hooks, loops or zippers are all ok in good working condition. 6. All straps have no visible damage. 7. Lifting becket has no damage. 8. Open and close all buckles. 9. Test the attached whistle by blowing loudly.

Additional for inflatable life jackets: 1. Check the oral inflation tube for any visible damage. 2. Open the covers and check all fittings and the lung for signs of abrasion or wear.

3. Inflate by blowing into the red oral tube and leave inflated in a room for 12 hours in stable air temperature.

4. Check there is no loss of pressure or visible damage to the lung while inflated.

These are only a few checks to conduct which will not financially cost you dollars – only your time.

Anyway, back to legislation which changed on 1st January, 2012, “to improve recreational boating safety”.

Now boat owners or skippers must give each person on board information about where the safety equipment is kept and clearly sign where life jackets are stowed. The labels must have the words 'life jacket' in red text on a white background or white text on a red background.

Regardless of whether your life jackets are fully visible or not it is strongly recommended that the area where the life jack-ets are stowed be suitably marked.

For a life jacket or personal flotation device (PFD) to comply with a particular standard, certain information required under that stan-dard must be displayed.

The current standard for life jackets is Australian Standard 4758 (AS 4758). This standard has replaced Australian Standard 1512–1996, Australian Standard 1499–1996 and Australian Standard 2260–1996. You do not have to upgrade your current PFD un-der the old standards – they will still be acceptable for use as long as they are in good condition.

AS 4758 has a different rating system than the previous stan-dards. Here is how they compare with current types:

This Marine Information Bulletin (PDF, 87 KB) at www.msq.qld.gov.au answers your questions about personal flota-tion devices and gives more detail on the accepted standards in Queensland. Further details on life jackets can be found at www.safeboating.org.au.

There are five different types of personal flotation devices (PFDs).

For use in smooth, partially smooth and open waters • To comply with Australian Standard 4758 it must be marked 'Level 100', 'Level 150' or 'Level 275'.

• To comply with Australian Standard 1512–1996 it must be marked 'PFD type 1'.

• Designed to keep you in a safe “face up” floating position. • They are the minimum requirement for offshore use. • Not to be used by personal watercraft (PWC) riders, skiers or people being towed.

(Continued page 15)

Under standard AS 4758 Under previous standards

Level 275 Level 150

Coastal life jacket

Level 275 Level 150 Level 100

PFD type 1 (AS 1512–1996)

Level 50 PFD type 2 (AS 1499–1996)

Level 50 special purpose PFD type 3 (AS 2260–1996)


Life Jackets Life Jackets (Continued from page 14)

For use in smooth and partially smooth waters • To comply with Australian Standard 4758 it must be marked 'Level 50'.

• To comply with Australian Standard 1499-1996 it must be marked with 'PFD type 2'.

• Keeps you afloat but does not have a collar to keep the head above water.

• Will not rotate you to a “face up” floating position. • Can be used by skiers or people being towed in smooth or par-tially smooth waters.

• Can be used by PWC riders in smooth and partially smooth waters or beyond those waters.

For use in smooth waters • To comply with Australian Standard 4758 it must be marked 'Level 50 special purpose'.

• To comply with Australian Standard 2260-1996 it must be marked with 'PFD type 3'.

• May be a specified buoyancy wet suit. • For use in smooth water and only where the user is likely to be in the water for a short time.

• Can be used by skiers or people being towed in smooth waters. • Can be used by PWC riders in smooth waters. Coastal and SOLAS These jackets have more flotation than a Level 100 life jacket un-der AS 4758 or a PFD type 1 under AS 1512–1996. They are bulky life jackets designed to keep the body afloat for long periods. They have reflective tape and a whistle to attract attention. These jackets are mostly carried by commercial boats and recommended to be carried by boats operating long distances offshore. A useful guide for purchasing coastal and SOLAS life jackets is the National Marine Safety Committee's National Register of Compli-ant Equipment. Inflatable PFDs/life jackets Inflatable life jackets are approved equipment and must comply with the same standards that are applied to foam PFDs. They must be gas inflated and not rely on oral inflation only. Inflatable PFDs used on a recreational boat must show an expiry date and be serviced by the manufacturer or authorised service centre annually. Alternatively, where the manufacturer has estab-lished a documented servicing program the owner or master can service the PFD themselves, providing they can produce docu-mentary evidence showing adherence to the servicing program.

(One noted problem is that if someone goes overboard uncon-scious. whilst underway, they have to remember to deploy the jacket.) Servicing costs about $36 per unit annually and involves jackets being inflated and checked for 48 hours to ensure no leaks. There are special machines that do this to ensure that the correct condi-tions are met. Every three years the jackets need to be checked by an authorised service centre and then have the gas cylinder replaced and repacked. This service is about $65 per unit and gas cylinders are only replaced if they are empty, corroded or strike marked. The service record tab on the inside of the jacket is

marked with date of service and name of agent. While some jackets need only be serviced every 2 years, the vast majority of them must be done every year and it is the owner’s responsibility to ensure that the maintenance record is accurate and up-to-date. If you wish to know more about the servicing of the inflatable jackets then contact Marinesafe Australia Pty Ltd 3808 1988 or www.marinesafe.com.au. General It is compulsory to wear a life jacket: • when crossing a designated coastal bar in an open boat that

is less than 4.8 m in length • if you are over one year of age and under the age of 12 in an

open boat that is less than 4.8 m in length, while it is under way.

The designated coastal bars in Queensland are: ♦ Currumbin Bar ♦ Tallebudgera Bar ♦ Jumpinpin Bar ♦ South Passage Bar ♦ Caloundra Bar ♦ Maroochy Bar ♦ Mooloolah River mouth ♦ Noosa Bar ♦ Gold Coast Seaway ♦ Round Hill Creek ♦ Wide Bay Bar There are some other very important considerations:- 1. Make sure that people know how to don a life jacket both in

and out of the water. It is very difficult to don a life jacket in the water. All persons should read the donning instructions inside the back of the jacket.

2. Mark the registration number and name of the vessel on the jacket for identification purposes in case of an emergency.

The cheapest life jackets do not necessarily save you money and it is always advisable to purchase the more expensive life jacket in the long term.

Definitions Under 12 – from 12 months and up to, but not including, 12 years of age. It is not recommended that babies under 12 months travel on boats unless necessary. When they do, they must be held securely by a parent or other responsible adult. Open vessel – a boat that does not have a permanent rigid deck-house, cabin or other enclosed space suitable for a person to oc-cupy. Underway – a boat not at anchor, made fast to the shore or aground. A boat does not have to be moving to be underway. Coastal bar – a shallow area where sand is deposited across a river mouth, lake, estuary or harbour entrance.

Information for this article on life jacket usage in Queensland came from http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Safety/Life-jackets.aspx.

When boating in other States, remember that their legislation is invariably different.


Since the day we put ENERGEX Sandgate 1 into service, the ma-jor topic of conversation has been the weight on the steering. Un-der normal conditions the steering was acceptable but travelling at slow speed or when operating close to another vessel, it became rather heavy.

On a number of occasions we actually experienced loss of hydrau-lic fluid resulting in total steering loss. Thanks to our ongoing train-ing in vessel handling we were always able to get home using the throttles. The throttles can in fact make the boat more maneuver-able than the wheel. It took some time and effort to rectify the problem and I am quite confident that it is solved.

During the rectification process, it was decided to investigate the pros and cons of power-assisted steering. Everything pointed to this being a positive move and a power steering unit was pur-chased and installed. Towards the end of July, sea trials were con-

ducted to evaluate the new handling characteristics of the boat. On the Sunday we tested the boat in some very rough conditions and I am pleased to report that it passed with flying colours. The boat maintains course better, handles a following sea with ease and is just a dream in Moreton Bay slop. One of the most noted things was the lack of fatigue when at the wheel for prolonged periods.

However I would like to add a CAUTION to all who take the wheel on this boat that the steering is now finger-tip controlled. This means that, until you become proficient with this new system, there is the potential to over-steer the boat. I would ask all Duty Masters to be mindful of this and instruct their crew where neces-sary. I do hope you enjoy this modification to the boat as much as I have, and let's put it in the 'win' file.

David Davis, Duty Master Leader

Rissoles for the Boys Rissoles for the Boys Rissoles for the Boys Rissoles for the Boys by ALBERT JEAYS This story reminds us that fishing excursions are not always carefree. Albert wrote this in 2009 when the memory of this fine catch was still vivid in his memory!

When I was discharged from the Army in March 1946, I commenced building a 28 foot yacht. With only hand tools, the craft was finally launched at Palm Avenue into Cabbage Tree Creek in December 1950. In the first 10 years, apart from family trips, Octavia's busiest activities were fishing trips to the Cape Moreton, and Caloundra grounds. (The name Octavia was carried on from a 26 foot yacht owned by the Jeays family, which was sold in 1930.)

The fishing trips were usually arranged when the tide was high before noon, so the trip across the Bay was aided by the ebb tide. As I usually worked Saturday mornings, we were lucky to clear Cabbage Tree Creek by 12:30. With the sun setting just after 5 pm on a winter's day, if we got a late start the sun would be setting as we anchored near Bulwer, or round Comboyuro Point towards Yellow Patch.

One particular day, with only three in the crew (Arthur Woodhead, Dave Hooper and myself), we left the Creek and set a course for Moreton. Mount Tempest, the highest part of the island, was the landmark to steer for until coming closer to the island. As we were discussing the pros-pects of our fishing for the morrow, Arthur brought from his kit bag, with great pride, an oversize silky oak fishing reel complete with a few hun-dred yards of 100 pound nylon line. Arthur's friend, a wood turner, had specially made the reel. At that time, there was not the range of spinners now displayed in the fishing tackle shops so the old-fashioned "Smith's Jig" was the usual. That was how Arthur had rigged his line, and with about 30 feet of wire trace, it was time to test the rig.

When we had been on our way about an hour, the 2 cylinder Lister 14 HP diesel pushing Octavia along and aided by the ebb tide, Arthur paid out 100 yards of line. He took a turn round the boom gallows and placed the varnished reel on the aft cockpit seat. Barely a half hour passed when suddenly the reel started spinning and fell to the floor. Recovering the reel, Arthur passed it round the boom gallows so he had the line directly to the fish at the other end of the line. We slowed the boat down but the fish made another run, resulting in Arthur dropping the reel overboard. He then had the line through his hand, the fish one side, the reel the other. Before long, Arthur had to let the line go to save cutting his hand.

We endeavoured to manoeuvre the boat to capture the floating reel, which would appear then submerge again, resulting in many turns to port and starboard. After a few missed opportunities to make contact, we realised the fish should be slowing down soon. Suddenly the reel sur-faced 20 yards ahead and to port. Taking the boat hook, with the boat moved ahead, I was able to make contact with the reel. Moving aft on the port side, I had my left hand on the gunwale of the dinghy which was right way up on the deck aft of the mast. With only one rope midships holding the dinghy, as I made my way aft, with the boat making a roll to port, my weight swung the dinghy resulting in me falling overboard. Keeping the boat hook in contact with the line, I handed it to the crew in the cockpit. I was then helped on board. The job was then to slowly haul in the line and we were pleased to see a 5 foot tuna come to the surface. The gaff hook was over-taxed to bring it on board, so with a length of light rope round the tail, it was secured to a cleat outside the cockpit. Arthur Woodhead remarked, "that fish would be worth $500 at the Tokyo Fish Market".

Dave Hooper volunteered to clean the fish, and soon he was covered in blood to his elbows. He even cut open the stomach to see what it had eaten. (I did this once to a 5 foot Black King or Cobia and, by fingering the contents, in the following weeks lost 3 layers of skin from my fingers, so harsh are the digestive juices.) Well, Dave made a good job of the fish cleaning, and with the rope on the tail, slowly rolled the fish over-board so the wash of the boat would wash off the blood. It turned out that some of the synthetic ropes did not hold well on cleats, especially when covered with blood, so the rope slipped through his hands and away went the fish.

Octavia made a quick turn but we only had a glimpse of the fish slowly sinking into the depths. A very disappointed Dave blamed himself for the loss and an hour later when the sun was setting as we anchored in 4 fathoms out from the Five Hills, Dave was still expressing his disappoint-ment.

"Don't worry, Dave", I said. "Tomorrow we will catch some good fish". "Maybe not", replied Dave. "That tuna would have made a lot of rissoles for the boys." Dave had three growing sons and on a modest wage it was a struggle to educate and provide for the family.

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WHITE CHRISTMAS SLICE

Prep: 20 mins + refrigeration

500g white eating chocolate

1 cup (35g) rice bubbles

1 cup (160g) sultanas

1 cup (80g) desiccated coconut

2/3 cup (110g) finely chopped dried apricots

1/2 cup (100g) halved red glace cherries

Grease 20x30cm slice tin. Line base and long sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above sides.

Melt white chocolate in a large heatproof bowl over large saucepan of simmering water. Remove from heat; quickly stir in remaining ingredi-ents.

Press mixture firmly into prepared tin. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm before slicing (makes about 32 slices).

Helga's Modifications:

For about 100 pieces, I used 1200g chocolate, 2 packets of cherries, about 3 cups of rice bubbles; didn't measure out the apricots sultanas; coconut but added a packet of dried cranberries which I just chopped up as well.

I also put the dried ingredients into a bowl first and mixed them all up and then poured the chocolate in and mixed by hand. I divided the mixture on to 2 large trays and kept wetting my fingers when pressing the mixture into the trays. It's quite easy that way to get

an even thickness.

(Ed: If you’re wondering why Helga’s version was so much nicer than usual recipes, it is because she used the white chocolate version rather than the old-fashioned copha and milk powder combination.)

RECIPERECIPERECIPERECIPE Anyone who tasted Helga Baird’s White Christmas slice at the Christ-mas in July dinner would agree it is absolutely delicious. You can con-tinue to give your families a treat with her recipe, below.)

Recent RescuesRecent RescuesRecent RescuesRecent Rescues

Among recent tows were ones (above) by Quebec Crew on 1st July, by After-Hours Crew on 16th July and by Sierra Crew on 29th July.

Crews’ News (Cont’d from page 5)

By late afternoon we located the vessel anchored a couple of hun-dred metres west of some shoals. It was quite a challenge to secure the tow line and raise the anchor. In the end the anchor rope was cut and we were able to get underway. Punching into significant head seas we knew that we were in for a long tow back to Rivergate. Night fell as we passed South West Spit beacon and continued on to the Koopa Channel. With the vessel safely back at its berth, our tired crew returned to Base around 20:00.

Quebec Crew, led by Thomas, started and finished their day with a tow and filled in with some training during the idle part of the day. The first tow was a 15’ aluminium boat disabled in Bramble Bay. The tow back to Cabbage Tree Creek was completed without issue. The afternoon callout was a tow from Mud Island to Fisherman’s Island. The 16’ boat had suffered engine failure.

On 16th July, After Hours, Bob Chapman and Ian McCartney re-sponded to a mid afternoon call to assist a vessel broken down at Mud Island that required a tow back to Nudgee Floodway.

On 22nd July, November Crew had the privilege of testing the new power steering on Energex Sandgate I – the vessel and crew passed with flying colours.

On the last weekend of July, VMRB received a callout to tow a 4.5 m vessel about 5:30 from Pine River to Dohles Rocks ramp. "However the vessel was located in Hays Inlet and due to tide and navigation issues because of shoaling we had the occupants row the vessel under the bridge to meet us on the seaward side of the main bridge. During this process they were able to head to a small boat ramp and made their own way back to their car and retrieved their vessel so we returned back to base without issue."

Sierra Crew had an interesting day on the last Sunday in July. “In the morning we went over to Tangalooma to test the power steering on Energex Sandgate I and introduce Col Nielsen (new recruit) to Tangalooma. We were almost home when we were activated to assist a vessel with engine trouble located east of Mud Island. After about 30 minutes we’d locate the vessel (4.1m aluminium tinnie with 3 POB) and commenced the tow back to the Pinkenba boat ramp. After lunch we put the vessel on the trolley for refuelling. This was a little tricky with tide and breeze making it quite difficult.

With everything locked up in readiness to go home we received a call just before 17:00 to assist a vessel that had broken down south west of Mud Island. We quickly got underway as we were keen to locate the vessel before nightfall. It was an absolutely beautiful sunset as we scarpered across to Mud Island. We soon had the vessel under tow and on our way back to the Nudgee Floodway. About an hour later we made our way back to Base and were soon on our way home. Another rewarding day."

Date ClaimerDate ClaimerDate ClaimerDate Claimer 2nd December – Christmas Party

Time to mark this in your diary. It will be similar to last year, with a sausage sizzle, games, prizes and a special appear-ance by Santa – at the base, on the lawn if it is sunny.

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LAT 27° 22'S LONG 153° 10'E 2012

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Enjoy a social evening on Friday 24th August, 2012

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Sierra Crew’s Christmas in JulySierra Crew’s Christmas in JulySierra Crew’s Christmas in JulySierra Crew’s Christmas in July 27TH JULY 2012

This has become a very popular annual event and this year's function didn't dis-appoint anyone.

It started very early for some of Sierra’s crew who began preparations at 8 am and kept working all day. From our point of view, the Christmas decorations, lights and food were worth all your work!

82 people were lucky enough to join in the festivities. Delicious eggnog and a variety of nibblies, including Annette’s scrumptious mushroom quiches and meat-balls, started the ball rolling and these were followed by the McCord’s very nice vegetable soup. Baked ham, pork and chicken with roast potato and pumpkin, carrots, peas and corn were a very substantial meal but we all managed to fit in some of Helga's fantastic flaming Christmas puddings with custard afterwards. That wasn't all (drum roll): teas and coffees were accompanied by a lovely rich White Christmas slice (Helga's recipe can be found on page 17).

Dean Steinback should have been there because his name was drawn for the Gooseclub. Never mind, it means next month's members' draw is worth $400! The lucky door prize was won by Jan Young. Dave Harris was the fortunate per-son to take home first prize in the raffle while second prize was won by Tamika Davis and third prize by Col English.

As you’ll see from the photos, people dressed for the occasion and a good time was definitely had by all. Special thanks to the Hillyard family for all their coordi-nation and cleaning work.

Luke doing the flaming honours

All hands on deck for serving of the feast.

Daryl and Richard: from the sublime to ridiculous (I’m not saying who’s who!)

Jan and the Door Prize

Tamika won 2nd prize

Col is a regular winner

Graham Makin ready to respond to some false accusations!

(Above) Peter Leech keeping an eye on proceedings and (right) Dave with 1st prize Congratulations to the very

hard-working Sierra Crew

Round the RiggingRound the RiggingRound the RiggingRound the Rigging


David, Col and Andy solving problems of the world.

Shirley helping Graeme celebrate his birthday - a few years past his 1st despite the one candle.

Joe and Bob in sedate senior mode!

David with great-grand-daughter Jenny Samantha

Papa Crew in true Christmas spirit

The mid-week crew caught having a rare break

The motor on the Heath’s boat is enjoying its tailor-made cover

Here’s the yacht from the front cover after it was righted. Note the mud on its mast!

Group training event on Bill Hirn's “Kasala” involved

inspection of motors and auxiliary systems (steering, hy-

draulics, refrigeration, fire extinguishing, bilge pumping)

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Boat talk August September 2012