Last Wednesday, November 5th was another big day for MRQ Whitsunday who came to the aid of a stranded boatie at Little Black Reef.
The 5.5-metre cabin cruiser, with two people on board, had broken down early in the morning when the call came through to Bill, the team’s 24/7 communications officer. Without hesitation, the crew rallied, with skipper and volunteers heading to Coral Sea Marina to prepare the rescue vessel.
Nat was first on scene to begin prep work, while Rodney and the skipper departed the marina at 7.50am under calm, glassy conditions, ideal weather for a safe and steady recovery.
On arrival, the crew found the vessel anchored in the lagoon at the centre of Little Black Reef. With the tide high, Nat and Rod launched the tender, towed the broken-down boat to the rescue vessel, and began the long tow home at 10.25am.
After a smooth return journey, the cruiser was safely brought back to Coral Sea Marina and rafted to the boat ramp by early afternoon.
The rescue wrapped up around 2pm, marking another successful mission for the dedicated volunteers.
The rescues that MRQ Whitsunday carry out are a testament to the teamwork and community spirit behind every callout.
MRQ Whitsunday volunteers Nat R. and Rodney S. during the rescue on November 5th. Photo sourced: Facebook
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