THE HARD WORKING members of Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour are preparing to host their first ever Expo on Saturday 30 September.

Taking place on the last weekend of September, the purpose of the public event is to share insights into the works of the local rescue agencies and increase awareness around safety measures people can take when enjoying the local waterways, the ocean and beaches.

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“This will be a multi-agency event and participants will include Maritime, Coffs Water Police, Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia (ORRCA) and State Emergency Service (SES) which will be showcasing vessels and displays,” Jane Leach, Unit Commander, Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour told News Of The Area.

“Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour activities include tours of Shearwater, our rescue vessel, and the Beacon Hill watch room.

“There will be two flare demonstrations from the rescue vessel, and a first aid demonstration.”

Marine Rescue Nambucca will be displaying its Naiad rescue vessel.

Other exhibitors include Rotary, the International Cartoon Bunker and TAFE.

The ubiquitous sausage sizzle sees the debut of the organisation’s new BBQ trailer provided by Bob’s Sheet Metal.

With a laptop, donated by Computer Technician, as the top prize in the raffle, the organisers anticipate hot ticket sales for this fundraiser.

“Making the most of this being a holiday weekend we’ll also have entertainment with music and various dance groups including one-man band Warren, Coffs Coast Physie, Coffs Latin Dancers, Lindy Hop as well as games for children,” said Jane.

“Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour depends on donations to fund our activities, all who have supported or volunteered with Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour have contributed to saving lives on the water and to all our other activities.

“Please do come along, there will be much to enjoy… and look out for SES’s all-terrain vehicle ‘Pinky’.”

The Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour Expo will take place on Saturday 30 September starting at 9:00am until 3:00pm in the Jetty area where the Sunday Harbourside Markets are held and is free of charge.

By Andrea FERRARI