Coast Guard Thirsty Sound QF24

14/11/2024

We wish to inform all boaties that Coastguard QF24 Thirsty Sound is currently having issues with VHF Channel 16 Emergency Radio Repeater. Therefore boaties are advised that VTS Hay Point are now monitoring VHF Channel 16 for Thirsty Sound until further notice. We are still operating as normal on Repeater VHF Channels 81 & 83 with daily weather updates and Notice To Mariners. Thank you for your patience at this time.

18/10/2024

Weather reports for the weekend 🌞

Safe boating! Call us on VHF Ch 81 or 83 🎙

05/10/2024

The long weekend is here and what better way to spend it then safe boating in Thirsty Sound. Just remember for all boats as soon as you launch from the ramp you're in open waters and the appropriate safety equipment must be carried aboard.
The Coastguard building is open until Wednesday if you want to pop in for a chat or need water otherwise VHF Channel 81 & 83 to log on and off.
Happy long weekend!

26/09/2024

Hi everyone, the Coastguard building is open everyday from 0630 until 2130 hrs until the 8th October if anyone is requiring water or queries.
We are located beside the boat ramp for any new visitors.
Happy boating!

20/09/2024

Goodmorning everyone, be sure to check out the latest notice to mariners involving Shoalwater Bay Training Area. Closures and live firing activities extend to the 31st October.
Links below..

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/1e532f18-e36a-4fc6-b5d7-9a5b9bf0f272/resource/ff1d1b96-a190-4517-a495-76682d183d9d/download/2024-448t.pdf

https://www.publications.qld.gov.au/dataset/1e532f18-e36a-4fc6-b5d7-9a5b9bf0f272/resource/af2fecfc-3b3a-42cb-b592-102e6c203798/download/2024-449t.pdf

02/09/2024: Shoalwater Bay—live firing activities from 0600 hours on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, to 2300 hours on Thursday, 31 October 2024, inclusive. AUS charts affected: 260 & 822 ENC Cells...

03/07/2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Williams, who passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2024.

It is extremely difficult to describe someone like Barry in a short statement because he was truly one of a kind.

As many know, Boorie (Barry) was a true gentleman, a passionate volunteer, a leader, a local legend, and above all, a best mate to many. He was a long-term resident and dedicated member of the Stanage Bay community and the wider Central Queensland area.

Barry spent most of his retired life in Stanage Bay, and along with his wife Sandy, he dedicated his time to the local community in almost every way possible. From building strong bonds and friendships to leading the way through many events, natural disaster responses, and rescue missions, Barry was always there to lend a helping hand.

Barry proudly and actively served in all community organisations and dedicated countless hours of service to anything he put his name to.

Stanage Township Organization Inc.
President
Chairperson

Coast Guard Thirsty Sound QF24
Flotilla Commander
Training Officer
WHS Officer
Chairperson

Stanage Bay SES Group
Group Leader
Member

Stanage Rural Fire Brigade
3rd Officer
2nd Officer
Chairperson

We are deeply grateful for everything Barry has done for our community. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.

In your famous last words,

“I Gotta go… I got sh*t to do”