Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour

19/08/2026

Don’t be a Dummy ! 🤷‍♂️

🛟 Always wear a life jacket if going out 🛟

⚓️ And remember to log on with Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour vhf ch 16 or our free App ⚓️

17/08/2026

☀️ The sun came out for our morning training session with NSW Water Police 👮⛴️⚓️

11/08/2026

Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour would like to thank the sponsors of our five brave souls who entered the Polar Plunge. We raised $973 for Special Olympics Australia. Thank you all for your amazing, ongoing support.

08/08/2026

Marine Rescue Coffs Harbour participated in the Polar Plunge, raising funds for Special Olympics in Australia.
Five members of Coffs Harbour Marine Rescue braved the chilly waters of Coffs Harbour today🥶. Helen Greenaway, Rick Ireland, Don Stewart and Michael Stott were led by our Unit Commander Rob Kasmarik.

05/08/2026

Hey Coffs Harbour get behind your local Marine Rescue volunteers in the polar plunge 💦

Through your support, Special Olympics Australia can support people with an intellectual disability to participate in sports training and competition so that they can achieve their personal best in sport, and in life.

13/07/2026

Big day for our Monday crew - dodging whales and picking up a nice couple of fisherman that had broken down at Split Solitary island 🌴🐳🐋😀

24/06/2026

It was our 2026 AGM tonight , Congratulations to our new Unit Commander Rob Kasmarik and DUC Tracey Baxter who were elected to lead us into the future 🌟

“Leadership is not about being in charge. It is about taking care of those in your charge." – Simon Sinek

We are sure these two will do whatever it takes to ensure our unit is a happy , safe and effective place to be - well done ! 🙏👌👍🌊⚓️

17/06/2026

Members of our State Operations Group team were out training today on the Kalang river 🌿

11/05/2026

🛟 This month’s unit meeting saw many awards and ratings - presented by Darren Hulm Zone Commander .
⭐️ Helen Greenaway - crew rating
⭐️Peter Lewis - crew rating
⭐️Ken Bryant - Restricted Coxswain rating
⭐️Michael Woltschenko - 5 years service
⭐️Symon Filet - 10 years service
⭐️Greg Taylor - 20 years service
⭐️Gordon Nurse - unit commander citation
⭐️Bernie Tight - unit commander citation
⭐️Paul Mcloud - Premiers citation
⭐️Greaham Taylor - life membership
⭐️Jane Leach - unit commander end of term .

We are all very proud and grateful of the dedication and commitment it takes from everyone to achieve these milestones - well done all ! 👏👏👏

05/05/2026

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.