Volunteers from Marine Rescue Terrigal have safely returned two boaters to shore after their open runabout suffered engine failure, leaving them stranded three nautical miles off the Entrance near Tuggerah Reef today.
The men on board the disabled vessel contacted radio operators at Marine Rescue Central Coast just before 10:30am.
Volunteers at Marine Rescue Terrigal were tasked for the mission and deployed on board Terrigal 30 for the eight nautical mile (15km) trip up the coast.
Marine Rescue Terrigal Deputy Unit Commander Paul Barrie said conditions were favourable offshore.
“The disabled vessel was located anchored approximately 200 metres off Tuggerah Reef which was breaking when Terrigal 30 arrived.
“It was wonderful that both men were wearing lifejackets.
“A tow line was secured to the disabled before the eight nautical mile tow back to Terrigal Haven where the men were safely returned to land.
“We encourage boaters to always wear a lifejacket and to Log On with Marine Rescue NSW either via the free Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF channel 16 so our dedicated volunteers can keep watch for their safe return,” Deputy Unit Commander Barrie said.
Marine Rescue NSW is a volunteer based not-for-profit professional organisation dedicated to keeping boaters safe on the water and supporting local communities.
