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VMR BRISBANE MANAGEMENT TEAM

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE BRISBANEPO Box 201, Sandgate Q 4017

Phone: 3269 8888 Fax: 3269 2245www.vmrsandgate.net.au

Radio Call Sign ‘Marine Rescue Sandgate’

Senior Vice-President: Bob Chapman 3166 5521 [email protected]

Junior Vice-President: Wayne Wright

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Secretary: David Massam 3865 6364 [email protected]

Treasurer: Glenn Philip 0433 154105 [email protected]

President: Neil Sheppard

3269 7937 [email protected] Past President: David Davis

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS:

Zone Delegates: Bob Chapman 3166 5521 David Massam 3166 9742

Unit Training Coordinator: Peter Leech

Occupational Health & Safety: Peter Leech 3314 0388

Members Representatives:

IT & Communication: Thomas Grice 0413 200271

Membership: Greg Keogh 3261 8821

Publicity: Deidre Windham 0419 766687

Assistant Providore: Joe McCoy 3269 1255

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Stan Lewis 3203 4164 admin @bsf.com.au

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Duty Roster: Ray Langdon 0432 248679

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Hall Hire: Tom Begbie 3269 8633 [email protected]

Key Custodian:Refer to Neil Sheppard [email protected]

Vessel & Equipment: Bill Hirn 3203 5865 Bob Chapman 3216 5521

Building & Grounds: Bob Chapman 3216 5521 [email protected]

Venue Manager: Tom Begbie 3269 8633

Activations Recording: Luke Hillyard 0421 239559

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LOOKING AHEAD TO FEBRUARY 2012

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UNIT CHAPLAIN: Rev. Ron Holt Ph 3865.8896

JANUARY 201210th Lionfish Dive Group Social ... 6.30 pm18th SCC Committee Meeting ... 7.00 pm

22nd SYC TS/KB Race ... Starting time 10 am24th VMRB Management Team Meeting ... 7.30 pm25th Lionfish Dive Group Committee Meeting ... 6.30 pm29th SYC Sailing ... Starting time 1.00 pm29th

20th Alpha Crew’s Dinner “A Salute to Aussies”... from 6.30 pm

SYC Meeting ... 4.00 pm

11th SYC Cocktail Party celebrating SYC Centenary12th SYC Dinghy Race ... Starting time 1.00 pm14th Lionfish Dive Group Social ... 6.30 pm15th SCC Committee Meeting ... 7.00 pm19th SYC TS/KB Race ... starting time 10.00 a.m.

28th VMRB Management Team Meeting ... 7.30 pm29th Lionfish Dive Group Committee Meeting ... 6.30 pm

24th Papa Crew’s Dinner ... from 6.30 pm26th SYC Sailing Heats 7 and 8 Club Championships ... Starting time midday26th SYC Meeting ... 4.00 pm

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0417 499326 President: Neil Sheppard

Unit Historian: ......................................................

Social & Support Team: 3203 5865 Rae Hirn

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The Team also includes representatives from our Associated Groups - SYC .......................... SCC .......................... Lionfish .......................... -

Management Meetings are held at the Club at 7.30pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month,and members are welcome to attend.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if there is a matter you wish discussed.

New members this month areRichard Harris

David KirkpatrickNathan SugarsKelly Williams

We look forward to seeing you around the Base and getting to

know you better soon.

4th VMRB Christmas Party 1-4 pm 4th SYC TS/KB Race ... Starting time 10.00 am 11th SYC Sailing Heats 5 and 6 Club Championships ... Starting time 10.00 am 11th SYC Meeting ... 3.00 pm13th Lionfish Dive Group Social ... 6.30 pm18th SYC Sailing ... Starting time midday20th VMRB Management Team Meeting ... 7.30 pm21st SCC Committee Meeting ... 7.00 pm

Front Cover: Peter Keyte, General Mgr. Trade Services presenting VMRB’s Neil Sheppard with $15,000

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WELCOME TO DEC 2011/JANUARY 2012

From our President

It has been quite a busy time since the September AGM. The new Management Committee is still finding its feet as we transition responsibility for a number of our back office roles. As I mentioned at the AGM, the key focus area for us is to reinvigorate our crews by developing our current members and attracting new volunteers. Taking into account our available resources, this task is best done by us increasing our profile in our nearby Northern and Bayside suburbs. We are still to determine the activities we wish to pursue in 2012 and we are keen to hear your ideas and pledges of support to transform ideas into reality. In particular, if you are interested in helping us with fundraising activities, then please let me know.

Since late September we have been fortunate to receive $100,000 in grants and sponsorship support. The Port of Brisbane has funded the purchase of a thermal imaging unit for our primary rescue vessel; Jupiters Community Gambling Benefit Fund has made a significant contribution to the purchase of a new shallow water vessel; and Kedron Wavell RSL has helped us buy much needed computer equipment for our Radio Room and office. This new equipment will enhance our search and rescue capability and make our job a little easier and safer for our volunteers.

Bob Chapman and I attended the November Moreton Bay Zone meeting that was held at the VMR Victoria Point base. The Moreton Bay Zone comprises Brisbane, Bribie Island, North Stradbroke, Raby Bay and Victoria Point squadrons. John Jacobsen, State President VMRAQ, attended the meeting and spoke of the need to make changes to improve the decision-making and implementation capability of VMRAQ and its Squadrons. John feels that this can only be achieved through a new organisational structure. He explained that one of first steps would be to have each Squadron operating under a common constitution. The Zone delegates agreed that this idea was worth exploring so John committed to sending each Squadron a letter outlining his proposal in more depth. We will keep you informed of any further developments.

On 26 November I attended the T S Paluma Annual Awards and Achievements Presentations to present the “John Dohle Memorial Trophy” for Seamanship to a very worthy recipient, Leading Seaman Nicholas Richards.

Our 2012 social calendar kicks off with the Alpha Crew BBQ on 20 January followed by Papa Crew's February BBQ. One of my goals for 2012 is to keep the positive vibe at our BBQs but this can only happen if you support each monthly Crew - so please come along, bring some friends and enjoy yourselves!

Marine Safety Queensland (MSQ) recently announced changed boating rules that come into effect on 1 January 2012 with further rule changes effective 1 January 2013. MSQ will conduct an information session at our Base on 21 February commencing at 7pm. This session is open to members and the general public so please come along to hear first hand about the changes and how they might impact you.

On behalf of the Management Committee I'd like to wish you and your family a happy and safe festive season.

Best wishes

Neil Sheppard, President

From the EditorOur cover shows a very happy occasion with Port of Brisbane joining Energex as one of our sponsors. We’d like you to spread the word, as you do with Energex, that they are supporting us. (Photo by Greg Keogh.)

Thanks to James Mathiesen and Greg Keogh for all their photos, especially of the function on 25th November. The presentation of 2010 Flood and Cyclone Citations is pictured on page 11 and the back page.

This issue of Boat Talk will be at the printers at the time of the VMRB Christmas Party so you can read about that in February!

In the meantime, I’m looking for someone willing to add their story to the Me and My Boat Library. It’s a painless exercise and very interesting for our readers to learn more about the boats and boating experiences of our members. Just call or email me!

Happy reading

I’m pleased to have reports from Amelia Brown and Neil Sheppard as well as an interesting book review from Daryl Claffey.

Hugh Martin tells us about his boat, Sidecar, on page 12.

DINNER DATES

JANUARY - Friday, 20th - Alpha Crew

The theme for January is “A Salute to Aussies”. Just before Australia

Day is a great time for Joe McCoy and his crew to pay tribute to

Aussies. RSVP by 13th January either by texting 0415 254 732 or

emailing

PLEASE NOTE: This is a week earlier than usual.

FEBRUARY - Friday 24th - Papa Crew

The theme for February is “Valentine's Day” with Nigel's crew likely to

ensure there’s a little love in the air. RSVP by 17th February to

or text 0415 254 732.

Remember there is always a prize for someone who booked to come.

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Activations are not available for this issue.

A tow by Delta Crew on 29th October from Tangalooma


Activations

Crews’ NewsOctober was a relatively quiet month for SAR activations. Increased training exercise. After we returned at midday, a call was received to boating traffic in November resulted in several rescues. During the assist a vessel at the Tangalooma Wrecks - the vessel had mechanical down time, our Crews were busy honing their skills with Man problems and could not be started. There were two adults and six Overboard, Navigation, Fire Drills, vessel handling and local area children on board. After a fifty minute run we located the vessel and knowledge being the main focus areas. towed them back to the Clontarf boat ramp."

We completed three tows from Tangalooma – one back to the Colmslie Around 3 pm on Monday 14 November we received a call from the boat ramp, one to Wellington Point and the other to Clontarf boat ramp. Water Police to activate a crew to search for a 5.4m powerboat vessel

experiencing difficulties near Cape Moreton. To complicate matters, Of note is Delta Crew's tasking around midday to locate and tow a four crew from the vessel had been put ashore and two of these were vessel just off Cape Moreton and return the vessel and crew to now missing. Our task was to go to Comboyuro Point then progress Colmslie boat ramp. In moderate conditions the stricken vessel was north searching the beach for the lost vessel and the lost crew. Duty soon located and the tow commenced. In just under 6 hours the tow Master Callum Baird responded to the call and a crew was assembled. was completed and the crew returned safe and sound to Base.Just prior to departure we were advised by the Water Police to stand

Duty Master Callum Baird led a crew of four (Luke Hillyard, Cameron down as the vessel and missing crew had been located.

Pegler, Andrew Donaldson, Paul Harris) in a SAREX hosted by VMR We were then asked by the Water Police to attend to an urgent Bribie Island on 11 November. Conditions were favourable and the medivac (ill child). Callum, Ray Henery and two ambulance officers crew benefited greatly from the experience. Many thanks to VMR set off for Tangalooma in rough conditions. By the time our Crew Bribie for organising this exercise and inviting us to participate.arrived at Tangalooma the medical emergency had alleviated. Callum

Bravo Crew's day started with a request from the Brownsea Scouts to and crew now faced an uncomfortable journey home. Some six hours

supply a safety vessel as they had forty sea scouts for a canoeing trip after activation our crew finally made it home – another job well done.

through the wetlands. "We launched Sandgate 2 and stood by to assist. We then launched Sandgate 1 and spent the morning on a

“Volunteer Marine Rescue Brisbane provides a critical service to the local boating community. Importantly, their location at Shorncliffe means they cover the full extent of the port channel, and they've assisted the port on a number of occasions.

The Port of Brisbane Pty Ltd (PBPL) is proud to support VMRB by providing sponsorship for the purchase of a new Forward Looking Infrared system.This vital piece of equipment will significantly boost the VMRB's ability to locate vessels and persons in distress, particularly during times of poor visibility.

We were fortunate to have Peter Keyte, This will in turn lead to a safer boating environment for the community, General Manager Trade Services, Port of and a safer work environment for the valued volunteers that make the Brisbane, spend last Friday night with us. As

VMR possible. you will see on the front cover, their sponsorship has enabled us to buy thermal

PBPL seeks to support its local community, and aims to establish imaging equipment for Energex Sandgate 1. long-term partnerships that provide maximum value. This sponsorship with VMRB is a great example of a partnership that will provide long lasting benefits to both the recreational boating and Port of Brisbane communities.”

PBPL Sponsorship of VMR Brisbane

At the moment 3 persons are undergoing training in the subject MH12 07B Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits. It is Q1. Has to be done on another vesselanticipated that they will undertake the written assessment prior to

Q2. Has to be done on another vesselChristmas.

Q6. ScenariothOn Sunday, 20 November, 7 persons underwent the practical aspects Q10. Has to be done on another vesselof the Elements of Shipboard Safety in the conducting of the life raft Q11. Has to be done on another vesseland swim test drills. All did very well and it now remains to undertake

the theory and remaining practical training in this subject towards late Q13 a. View another vesselJanuary 2012. Four of these members are yet to be allocated to a crew

Q13 b. View another vesseland this needs to be done immediately so that their onboard training

MR31 07B – Operate and carry out basic servicing on auxiliary can commence. systems

While on the subject of ESS training, it should be noted that a person Q1. On a simulated vesselCANNOT be a crew member on a squadron vessel if they have been in

MR54 07B – Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operationsthe squadron more than 6 months and HAVE NOT completed the ESS course. A direction has recently been received from MSQ regarding This assignment is to done on another vessel this and VMRAQ have directed that this is to occur.

The training program for the period 1 January - 30 June 2012 will be If a person wishes to be a Radio Operator only and not go on a VMRAQ published in early January and the courses offered will be in the vessel then they do not have to complete the ESS module. However relevant folder. Please note that it is recommended that members all Radio Operators must hold the following qualifications: complete their training in the order on the Crew Training Record Audit

Sheet. This develops underpinning knowledge and skills. Please note 1. A current Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiencythat the Task Books will be audited prior to the end of January 2012. 2. A current Senior First Aid certificateIt is strongly recommended that ALL members liaise with their Duty 3. Local knowledge – A comprehensive understanding of the squadron Master regarding their training and all crews are urged to discuss their area of operations. A VMRAQ certificate is issued on successful training requirements when on duty.completion of this subject.Peter J LeechMembers should note that 3 above is a requirement for all members UTC VMR Brisbaneand should be obtained before they operate a vessel in the squadron

area of operations. It should also be noted that this subject does not carry over from squadron to squadron and the qualification must be obtained for each area.

In the last Boat Talk there was extensive information on the use and completion of Task Books. It is hoped that members are following the requirements for the Task Books as they are an auditable document and are examined by MSQ.

In relation to Assignments, some assignments and part of assignments CANNOT be done on squadron vessels. The following should be noted:

MR30 07B – Operate and carry out basic service checks on small vessel marine propulsion systems. Part of this can be done on VMR vessels and the following should be noted relating to this assignment.

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UTC, PETER LEECH

This edition’s question:The Safe Water mark may have a number of light flashes. Name the light flashes and indicate the aspects of the flash sequence.

The answer to last month's question:

What is the difference between a windlass and a capstan?A windlass - a mechanism for controlling an anchor rode as it is let out or hauled in. It has a horizontal drive shaft.A capstan – essentially the same as a windlass but with a vertical shaft. Both of these items are part of the deck machinery on many vessels. Further information can be found in the Small Ships

thManual 6 Edition on pages 277 – 280 and knowledge of both of these is required for the Coxswain's Course.

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Training News

May I start this report by thanking Phil, Pam and Julie for the outstanding job they did in sorting through the maze of financial paperwork and books that go with the job.

Please ensure we are advised of any postal and email address changes During the coming months we will be streamlining our invoicing and so we can guarantee you receive your magazines and membership renewal process. We are in the process of also formulating a cash-flow renewals. Also current email addresses and mobile phone numbers projection to take into account our constantly evolving operation would be great so you can be on our contacts list.requirements. This is an ever changing project due to variations in

Glenn Philipspending and income.

Treasurer and WebmasterOnce again, thank you for the opportunity to take on this position and I hope to look forward to a bright future for our club.

Treasurer’s ReportGLENN PHILIP


The summer season of sailing racing at Sandgate is off and running, The 3rd and 4th Heats of the Club Championship were sailed on with two Sundays of Club Championship racing in Flying Fifteens, Sunday 13th November, with seven starters, including six Flying 505s, and Lightweight Sharpies held to date, and two Sundays of Fifteens and one 505. The fastest times on the day were recorded Trailer Sailer racing. Though we've had a few Sundays too breezy to by the 505, Grumpy Old Men, skippered by Peter Croft with crew sail, overall the racing has been very enjoyable. Gary Rushton.

After Opening Day, the first race of the season was a Trailer Sailer Full results for Race 3 of the Club Championships were: FAB (1), event on Sunday 25th September, with four starters and breeze of Ghost Magic (2), FiftyFifty (3), Grumpy Old Men (4), Think Big (5) about 10 knots at the 10 am start, building to 18 to 20 knots by the end and Seamist (6). of the race. Grumpy skippered by Ron Walker recorded the fastest Results for Race 4 were: FAB (1), Grumpy Old Men (2), FiftyFifty time, winning line honours from Suzanne skippered by Peter Croft. (3), Ghost Magic (4), Think Big (5) and Seamist (6).The heavyweight crew on Grumpy included Graham Elliott, Daniel Finally, on Sunday 20th November a second Trailer Sailer race Green and Bob Miles, while Suzanne had the assistance of Gary was held with four entries. A fine Easterly breeze of 15-20 knots Rushton and Lindsay Gilbert aboard. led to a choppy upwind leg from the Shorncliffe pier to the With Handicap, first place was awarded to Bruce Wales and Eelke Fisheries beacon, with a fast downwind under spinnakers to the Wouda on Windrose, then Nigel Turner, Daryl Claffey and Hugh turning mark and back to the pier. Line honours went to Greg Martin on Tipsea took second, with Suzanne third and Grumpy fourth. Williamson's catamaran Malibu, with crew of Andrew Pearson, On Sunday 2nd October, Club Championship racing was cancelled Greg Moran and Ian Mitchell Hill. Second was Grumpy, skipper due to a gusting 25 to 30 knot Westerly breeze. However Sunday Ron Walker, and crew of Amelia Brown, Daniel Green and new 16th October yielded a lovely 10 to 15 Knot breeze, allowing the 1st SYC member Lauren Kelly. Next was Suzanne, skippered by and 2nd heats of the Club Championship racing to take place, with Peter Croft, with crew Bill Wheatley aboard. Finally, 4th place eight starters including newcomer Flying Fifteen Big Red (Graham Tipsea of Nigel Turner had the crew including Daryl ClaffeyElliott with new crew Andrea Bubenik). Ron Walker's Ghost Magic Though all had a try at starting the outboard on Grumpy without was holed due to a port and starboard incident at the start, and could success, there was a very enjoyable sausage sizzle after the race, not participate. as well as spectator entertainment courtesy of various dinghy The full results of Race 1 of the Club Championships were: FAB (1), sailors in the creek as the wind built to over 20 knots blowing Silent Butt Deadly (2), FiftyFifty (3), Antiquity (4), Virginian (5), Micky straight down the creek and white horses galloped across the bay. Ochi Blu (6), Think Big (7) and Big Red (8). The (unhandicapped) results for the Trailer Sailer racing on The results for Race 2 of the Club Championships were FAB (1), November 20th were:Micky Ochi Blu (2), FiftyFifty (3), Silent Butt Deadly (4), Antiquity (5), Starting time 10.20 amThink Big (6), Virginian (7). 1. Malibu, Greg Williamson, with Finishing time 12.07 amOn Sunday 23rd October, a Trailer Sailer race was not held due to lack 2. Grumpy, Ron Walker, " " 12.20 pmof availability of skippers and crew. However, Amelia Brown and

3. Suzanne, Peter Croft, " " 12.31 pmGraham Elliott joined skipper Ron Walker on Chris Eades’ Adams 31 4. Tipsea, Nigel Turner, " " 12.48 pmfoot cruiser Noahs Ark in the St Helena Cup conducted by the

Wynnum Manly Yacht Club. There was a fine 8-10 knot Easterly wind On November 27, the 5th and 6th races of the Club for the traditional 'Martini-Glass' course between St Helena Island and Championships were held, with eight starters. The day dawned Green Island. Noahs Ark finished third in the teams event, out of a with very light air, but a 10-15 knot breeze came up in time for the total of 26 teams, with three boats to a team. start, building to 20 knots by midday. The race committee on

Moreton Bay included Laurie Williamson, Andrew Pearson and On the weekend of 29th and 30th October, Flying Fifteen International John Mitchell with his grandson William. (Queensland) sponsored a Coaching Weekend, which was

conducted by professional coach Robbie Lea from the Academy of Six Flying Fifteens went out, along with Sharpie Mango Magic and Sailing. Not only did many of the Flying Fifteen sailors participate in 505 Grumpy Old Men. After handicap, both races were won by this event, but we also invited Sharpie and 505 sailors to join us. All Think Big, under skipper Bruce Wales and crew Richard Cunnold.who participated voted it a great learning experience, and a most (Cont’d page 7)enjoyable weekend. Special highlights were Figure 8 drills and short races. Commodore: Andrew Pearson

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Mango Magic back in the Creek

FAB after getting a third place

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Glenn, christening the dishwasher

(Cont’d from page 6) Mark Your Calendars now for Racing in 2012, and for Centenary events!Full results for Club Championship racing on November 27 were:

On Saturday, 11th February, 2012, a Cocktail Party will be held at the Race 5.Sandgate Yacht Club to celebrate the Inauguration Meeting for the 1. Think Big, Bruce Wales and Richard CunnoldClub, which was held on 14th February 1912. This is the first of the 2. Ghost Magic, Ron Walker and Lauren KellyCelebrations to be held all next year to celebrate the Centenary of the 3. FAB, Ashley Smith and Adam KingstonS.Y.C.4. FiftyFifty, Ron Godwin and Ken Godwin

5. Corang, Lindsay Gilbert and Luke Botteril - Amelia Brown & Ron Walker6. Grumpy Old Men, Peter Croft and Rhys Almond7. Big Red, Graham Elliott and Amelia Brown8. Mango Magic, Owen Hutchison, Mark Murtagh and Allan Ward

Race 6.1. Think Big, Bruce Wales and Richard Cunnold2. FiftyFifty, Ron Godwin and Ken Godwin3. Grumpy Old Men, Peter Croft and Rhys Almond4. FAB, Ashley Smith and Adam Kingston5. Corang, Lindsay Gilbert and Luke Botteril

The last round of Club Championship racing for 2011 is planned for December 11 (10 am start), with Trailer Sailer racing on December 4 and a Christmas race for all on December 18 (noon start).

One of the significant benefits of Club membership is access to a range of facilities. These include the Hardstand, pontoon, downstairs area of our Operations Centre, BBQ and amenities block.

I ask that when you are using the Club's facilities you pay attention to All of these areas have some form of security installed to provide how you can play your part in ensuring that all areas are left as secure some level of security to Club and individual member's property. The as possible. In particular, the gates to the Hardstand area must Club provides a boom gate, padlocked gates, high wire fences and an remained closed when not in use. This includes the circumstance after-hours security service. However, the effectiveness of our where you may be attending to your vessel in the Hardstand area.security arrangement is highly dependent on the users of the facilities.

As in all cases we ask that common sense prevails and that we are all In recent times we have received a number of reports of doors, more diligent with the security of our buildings and premises.windows and gates being left unsecured.

Thanks in anticipation, Neil Sheppard.

Building and Premises Security

SYC Report for October/November

I had been working with David Davis for 5 years when he told me he starting to blow pretty hard and cold by was a member of VMR Brisbane and the things they did and how much the time Energex Sandgate 1 arrived to he was learning. He invited me to come down one day and have a look. tow us home. You cannot believe the I didn't do anything for a while as I just couldn't find the time. feeling of relief you feel when you see

Energex Sandgate 1 on the horizon Eventually I came down and had a look, That was about the time I coming to get you! bought my present boat – a 28 ft Mariner flybridge cruiser named

Mystic which Maggie and I enjoy going out on, probably not as often as It was 8.30 pm by the time we arrived at Dockside in Brisbane where I'd like. Although I have two sons, aged 29 and 27, they have their own Karl Nast, who was at the helm, put us into the dock without a hitch. pursuits so we are left to our own devices. They then had to go home so it would have been a late night for them.

I decided to join in case of emergencies. On the maiden cruise home I decided to become a full crew member the following week and I have from the Gold Coast in the new boat, we broke a steering yoke as we been with Quebec crew ever since. approached the Port of Brisbane I called David Davis and, although he David approached me about 4 months ago and said he was going to was not on duty, he said he would get things under way for us. have a break and would I consider becoming Junior Vice President. I In fact I was lucky as it was just on 5 pm and they about to close down thought it over for a few days then rang David and said I would like to for the day when I called. give it a go.

We dropped anchor, put up the V sheet and waited. David rang back So here I am. saying Tango crew was on duty and would be about 40 minutes. It was

Who’s Who in the Zoo

WAYNE WRIGHTOur new Junior Vice President is a relatively new VMRB memberand we’re pleased to welcome him to the Management Team.

Grumpy Old Men relishing the conditions

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th colourful display, along with its three smaller counterparts who were Saturday 5 November

hiding in the soft corals, tiny clown fish and baby anemones, a An overcast start to the day and a slight swell on the way out; seeing a wonderful bright orange hermit crab who was not camera shy, the few upset tummies turned into beautiful sunshine and mild seas. We biggest Nudibranch you've ever seen munching down on some weed, had our first dive at Las Vegas which some of us had not dived before so a Bull ray, and some large Cod. it was a real treat! 30m VIS! Fantastic! We descended to 25m and

could see natural light bouncing off the colourful soft corals that lined the On both dives we had around 50 minute dives, great VIS and pretty superb rock formation. We headed due north along the wall careful to good currents. After our hot showers we finished the day having a keep an eye on our partial pressures for those diving with Nitrox and our relaxing lunch in the sun by the shore which consisted of moist NDL's for those of us with Air. chicken, gourmet salads and bread rolls, followed by ice cream! We

then cruised back to the harbour to return to the unfortunate reality of We saw yellow spotted Moray eels, Green turtles, Cleaner shrimps, the real world.dozens of Nudibranch's and an array of soft and hard corals with bright

yellows, oranges, peaches and whites coming through strongly for the Anita Ongunderwater photographers. It was beautiful scenery and a place you would be quite happy doing a very long deco dive on.

Unfortunately at depth, time flew past and as we turned the dive the AIR divers were forced up higher into the blue, but great conditions and thoroughly enjoyed by all.

We experienced great service from Ocean Cat with coffee, tea and hot chocolate matched with cookies, chocolate cake, pizza and sausage rolls! I was starting to think a strong current may be necessary to work off all of this yummy food!

We headed to the Aahrus wreck for our second dive, again a first for some divers. The VIS was 20m!! and the wreck was alive with a million wonderful creatures; that you didn't notice how small in scale the actual site was. There was a bit of current sweeping through some low lying areas, but the site is known for having much worse current so all in all we were very lucky today. We saw an amazing big octopus put on quite a

Jackpots at Las Vegas and Aahrus Wreck comes alive!by ANITA ONG

Club committee meetings Last Wednesday of the month

at 6.30pm. venue to be arranged

Club NightsSecond Tuesday of the month at 6.30pm at VMR

Steve Dobson - Ocean Cat Trips 3203.2479 - email: [email protected]

Katherine Harding - general enquiries 0408 789707 - email: [email protected]

Club Contacts

Lionfish Dive Group

The big octopus

Did you know...?The giant squid's brain is a torus shape, and its esophagus runs through it. If the squid eats anything too big, it will

suffer massive brain damage. (Evolution at its finest...)

Helping it stay true to its name, the Vampire Squid comes complete with its own cape, made from arms connected by black webbing. The

webbing help propel it through the water and almost fly like—you guessed it—a bat. But by far, the coolest/weirdest thing about this sea

creature is its ability to hypnotize its prey using what's knowns as "photophores" on its arms. So basically it's a living, breathing dance club.

The Leafy Sea Dragon is one of the few sea creatures with its own built-in camouflage. The tiny fins that are used to propel our leafy friend

forward are impossible to see, giving the illusion that you are merely watching some seaweed lazily float by (like an underwater plastic bag à

la American Beauty).

The Dana Octopus Squid mesmerizes its prey by flashing. By emitting flashes of light used to blind their prey, the Dana Octopus Squid

successfully disorients, then captures them.

Leafy Sea Dragon

December 2011/January 2012 - 9 VMR, BRISBANE BOAT TALK

There are always interesting paddles being held by various members. The Sandgate Canoe Club has been Recently there were also two paddles in different parts of the conducting The King Billy Cup series of racesPumicestone Passage (on one we 'discovered' the remains of an old every fortnight on a Thursday getting underway at 5.30pm. lighthouse) and two 'home' paddles up the Brisbane River (where we The races are a 5km twilight time trial for fun and fitness. They start found the remains of the old pilot launch, the Teal, buried in the mud near from “Chickens Landing” (the boat ramp near the Co-op).Kangaroo Point. Both discoveries required a bit of satisfying historical The first of races proved a great success with 13 competitors eager for research to identify the finds. the 5.30pm start. Conditions were perfect, with high tide at 3pm

thOn the racing front, there was a doubles time trial on Saturday 13 providing plenty of water over the reef at the entrance to the creek. With August. It was a beautiful morning, with perfect conditions: sun shining, sunset at 6.00pm, we considered getting a head lamp for one paddler water like glass and the competitors having the tide with them both in particular (just kidding Mike). Thanks go to Bill and Dell Ledgerwood ways. Winners were Peter Rummery and Cheryl Christensen paddling for the well cooked BBQ enjoyed by all after the race.a TK2. Congratulations!

General Paddle information

All Paddles shown in the newsletter or amendments otherwise issued thOn 8 October, the annual 365 Day Challenge was held. This all came

are sanctioned. about when Mike Parsons put a challenge out that he would beat Ray ? There is always a paddle at Yundah St on Saturdays starting at 8am Dahl within 12 months (it didn't happen and would never happen, Ray

and Tuesdays at 9am. ( Nominate leader on day) reckons!). Bets were laid and the champagne flowed. This tradition was ? There may be a paddle at Yundah St on Sundays starting at 9am. taken on board and is now open to all paddlers. The winner's trophy is on

(See John Blackley) display in the club's trophy cabinet at the VMRB.? In June, July, and August there may be an alternative paddle at

Yundah St on Saturdays starting at 9am (See John Blackley) Other race news includes the Currumbin Capers – here is a photo of one st ? All Distances are return.

of our winning teams: Mike and Linda – TK2 - 1 Mixed Young Vets? All paddles are for everyone subject to self assessment in

accordance with the club paddle grading system. ? We want to make paddling as interesting and enjoyable as possible,

if you have any ideas for a paddle contact one of the paddle committee members.

? Race Training paddles –most mornings –paddle from Yundah St.

Meetings:Management Committee - 1st Saturday at 10.30 a.m.Sub-Committee - 3rd Wednesday alternate months at 7.00pm

General Meetings - at 11.00am on the first Saturday in March, June (AGM), September, November

Club President email: [email protected] Club Secretary email:

Web page: www.sandgate.canoe.org.au Newsletter email: [email protected]

[email protected] email: [email protected]

The January BBQ may seem a long way away right now but § Any special dietary requirements – we will do our best to preparations are already underway. The theme is “A Salute to Aussies” accommodate.– please RSVP by 13 January to [email protected] or § If you advise that you are coming along but something prevents text 0415 254 732. It would help us a lot if you could: you from attending then any advance warning you can give us § RSVP as soon as possible – we'd like to hear from you even if you would be greatly appreciated.

can't attend – this helps us predict the number of people that might There is also an Early Booking prize, just like the Lucky Door Prize, for attend. someone who books and comes along on the night!

Alpha Crew Barbecue: 20th January, 2012

A Salute to Aussies


Howdy, having come to boating from some 20 odd years of the competitive sidecar section of motorcycle racing, one would think life likes the heavy going. Sometimes the 3 or 4 was going to be a complete “sea change” for me. hours' ride home in bad weather is extremely My dear wife Carolyn was excited and very keen to buy a tinny and get exhilarating to say the least. stuck into some fishing, a love she inherited from her late dad. My There was a period when we engaged with a group for day sails, with interests lay towards sailing. The theory, I explained to Carolyn was, disadvantaged kids and their carers, you would say the carers were one can fish out of a sail boat though not sail a fishing boat. getting as much out of the sailing experience as the kids and we hoped In company with life-long mates Len and Carolyn Fairweather (now our efforts gave the kids a different perspective for their futures. there's a good boating surname), we sailed the Whitsundays on a 38 Many times we surprised a number of fishermen when, with sails foot Farr sloop, in fairly good conditions and fell in love with sailing. furled and the keel up (only drawing 30 cms), we fished with them It took some time to study what was affordable and available and, as around the oyster leases and shallows of Deanbilla Bay and other our other recreational pursuit was camping, we gravitated towards a spots, also laying and retrieving crab pots. trailer sailer. We bit the bullet, purchased a 23 foot Sonata 7 For some time the subsequently named Sidecar. This name has confused people over compet i t ive s ide the years as many think the boat is a catamaran not a mono. emerged and we

sailed Sidecar in Surf to City, Bay to Bay and other events - n e v e r s h i n i n g brightly but enjoying the camaraderie.

Our social sailing crews, Troubadour, Tipsea, Adina, In the Red, Sounds of Silence and Sidecar enjoyed our trips for a number of years. Unfortunately, bad weather, work, family commitments and other things managed to get in the way.

These days the sailing experience has been on the back burner for too long, though I am fortunate to get a few races in lately as crew with Nigel Turner on his vessel Tipsea. This brings the men of the old sail Carolyn worked with two ladies whose husbands volunteered lots of group together and for me, one of the things that gives me a real buzz is time with Sandgate Air Sea Rescue and they suggested I join up as I race starts, it is no place for the faint hearted. These days' fleet urgently needed to gain experience around the bay. Those two numbers are down but in the earlier days it could be absolute gentlemen (now sadly passed on) were both highly respected men, i.e. pandemonium. John Dohle and John Porter.

I did join VMRB and was allocated to November Crew - might I add the one and only crew!

We started out enjoying the bay with our mates onboard, anchoring overnight at many different locations meeting other yachties. A good group developed all sailing out of Sandgate and weather permitting we would sail each month. The group's exploits were often featured in Boat Talk detailing all the odd anecdotes and party times had. Sailing in a group like this also increased the knowledge gained, everyone contributed valuable information. We sailed everywhere (Bribie to Southport) and all points between.

The Surf to City this year was memorable as the outside fleet race was cancelled due to gale force conditions but the inside fleet were started with winds expected at 25-30 knots. There were a lot of retirements, some lost crew overboard (though later saved) others had breakages

At times we caught up with the bay cruisers, the likes of Tiata, of equipment and, sadly, one boat sank near Mud Island after the long Warramunga, and their gang living the life of “sheer bloody luxury”. As and rough haul up from St. Helena Island, the crew rescued, boat lost.you would expect, we experienced some fantastic trips and also many (cont’d page 11)very wild and woolly days, however Sidecar is a forgiving boat that

Me and My BoatHUGH MARTIN

The mayhem of a start!


On the social side, however, plans are afoot in 2012 to revive it all as some have retired from work and we could have more time to enjoy it once again.

The most value we have gained from boating is the friendship from a wide-ranging circle of people attached to our association, and regardless of the size or cost of the vessel there is not a lot that compares with being in good company and having a light drink as the sun sets while safely anchored in the lee of Straddie or Moreton Islands.

Safe boating

Huge Martini

Hugh racing his Sidecar (above)

and the real one (left) on 26.2.84

And going back even further to

Hugh’s days in a band.

This time at Mt Gravatt on 7.9.1963.

Me and My Boat: Hugh Martin (cont’d from page 10)

2010-2011 Flood and Cyclone Citations

On 25th November, 14 of our members plus John Jacobsen, President of VMRAQ, Harry Hubner, Secretary/Manager and Robert Brock, State badges recognise our VMR members who Training Officer, VMRAQ, were presented with Queensland assisted in so many ways following the dreadful floods in January 2011.Government 2010-2011 Flood and Cyclone Citations. Every recipient was presented with two badges, both red and white, David Kolb, Inspector, State Water Police Coordinator did the honours, with the one measuring 2 centimetres across being the ceremonial ably assisted by Vicky Darling MLA, and Cr. Victoria Newton. These version and a smaller one for everyday use.

Pictured, from left, are Bob Chapman, Cr Victoria Newton, Inspector David Kolb, John Belling, Neil Sheppard, Vicky Darling MLA, Peter Van Sloten, Bill Hirn, Robert Brock, John Jacobsen, Glenn Philip, David Davis, Harry Hubner, Tom Ivins, Alan Crawford, Thomas Grice, Ian McCartney and Shane Clark. Not present to receive their awards on the night were George Fisher and Joe McCoy.

Sidecar resting peacefully at Tangalooma


Tango Crew’s Dinner28th October, 2011

Sizzling Summer Salad Banquet

We were glad to welcome a number of new members tonight however we are curious why around 25 of the people who registered their intention to attend, did not appear.

Tango Crew put on a variety of dips and cheeses with crackers and chips for starters. Main course began with 3 enormous platters of delicious cold meats: ham, silverside and roast beef. A variety of salads and fresh bread rolls accompanied our meat range. Icecream and apple strudel finished off the meal.

After Peter Leech boomed out to get everyone's attention, Richard conducted the Gooseclub Draw. Unfortunately for Grant McHugh, he wasn't there to collect the $350 prize so it jackpotted to $400 for November.

The RSVP lucky tickets were won by Alistair Duffey and Annette Shepherd. They can look forward to using their vouchers at La Festa Restaurant in Sandgate. Maureen McCartney won the Lucky Door Prize.

First prize in the raffle was a much sought after Oktoberfest Beer Pack and this was won by non-beer drinker, Luke

ndHillyard. The 2 prize World Rugby Backpack and 2 bottles of rd

wine was won by Laurel Shanley. 3 prize was also coveted by many but it was won by non rum-drinking Bill McCord. We have no doubt that Luke and Bill will have some friends who will help them with their prizes.

New President Neil then introduced other new team members, including our new Junior Vice President Wayne Wright. He also told everyone about the recent great successes with grants and donations which will be a wonderful help to our organization. Bill McCord with 3rd prize in the raffle

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Alistair Duffey with one of the Booking Prizes

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Annette Sheppard with a Lucky RSVP Prize

Maureen McCartney won the Lucky Door Prize

Tina and Dave Harris with Jamie BradleyAnn Hanson, Laurel and Liam Shanley and Jim Hanson


November Crew's BBQ was an outstanding success with 120 people in attendance. We were joined by David Kolb - Inspector State Water Police Coordinator, Vicky Darling MP, Councillor Victoria Newton, John Jacobsen - VMRAQ President, Harry Hubner - VMRAQ Secretary / Manager, the members of the VMRAQ State Council, Ron Watson – Energex, and Peter Keyte - Port of Brisbane.

It was a night of highlights with:§ Citations presented to a number of our crew in recognition of the efforts of our

Volunteers during the January floods. In doing so we also recognised the work our Volunteers do on a day-to-day basis that often goes unnoticed. (See page 11 for the group photo.)

§ Peter Keyte from the Port of Brisbane presenting us with a cheque for $15,000 for the purchase of thermal imaging equipment plus offering assistance with linking to the Port's Automatic Vessel Identification and camera systems.

§ Ron Watson from Energex advising of a further donation of $5,000 making the total donation by Energex to our Squadron $25,000 for this financial year.

The success of this event can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of a number of people starting with the November Crew and wives, and Chris & Narelle Hillyard and daughter Jane for assisting in the kitchen.

Sharon Hickey of Daisy’s Snackbar catered the main course and November Crew provided the nibbles and desserts.

Special thanks also to Jim Hansen for providing the entertainment for the night – Jim, you were magnificent.

Col English was happy he attended, as he won the Goose Club which was up to $400.

The Lucky Door Prize was a Christmas Cake with a Full Moon beer voucher and that was won by Nicole Clark. The prize for a person who booked early was a $50.00 gift voucher from 4017 Bar & Grill and this was won by Joy Massam. A second prize of a meal voucher from La Festa Restaurant was won by Charlene Clark.

First prize in the raffle was the coffee machine donated by Breville to the Shopping Trip ladies and this was won by Lucky Luke Hillyard.

Second prize, a bottle of wine in a wine cooler, with a Full Moon beer voucher was won by Andrew Pearson.

Third prize, a wine survival kit with a Full Moon beer voucher was taken home by Ross Smith.

November Crew Dinner25th November, 2011

Enjoy a social evening

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Members’ Draw is back to $50

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Book Review: One Common EnemyAuthor: Jim McLoughlin Reviewer: Daryl ClaffeyThe sea can be a dangerous and exacting enemy and there have been accompanying the attack and Jim found himself in his life vest aboard a number of extraordinary survivals including: some larger flotsam when U156 surfaced and its Capt Hartenstein

took Jim and others aboard, apologising that as the Laconia was ·Bligh's epic 47 day 3600 Nautical Mile navigation in a crowded armed, it was a legitimate target for attack without forewarning.open boat after the HMS Bounty mutiny where Bligh's longboat The good Captain went against his own orders in exposing his sub and crew lost only one life (due to an attack by hostile islanders),crew to risk as he filled his deck with survivors, provided some · Shackleton's 800 mile 15 day mission across the wild Antarctic sustenance for them, and also took crammed lifeboats in tow. Ocean in a tarp covered lifeboat to raise help to rescue the rest of

his crew stranded on Elephant Island saving all crew, and

·The sadder lifeboat tale from the Cunard line RMS Laconia sunk

in 1942 700 miles off Africa's West Coast.A chilling coincidence is that the earlier Cunard RMS Laconia launched in 1911 (10 years before the launching of her identically named successor) had been sunk during WW 1 in the evening of 25 February 1917 after being struck by two torpedoes from the German U-Boat U50.Liverpudlian Jim McLoughlin was one of the 1942 sinking's survivors and his book of the above title is one which raises one's ire at the ironic tragedies He radioed the sinking seeking assistance for Laconia's survivors. He of wartime. also put a Red Cross on his vessel while it was participating in this

mercy mission. While a few other submarines were at hand, they were Jim's father had been a pre-totally unsuitable for the humanitarian rescue of those marooned on war steward on the Laconia the sea.a n d h e g a v e p a r e n t a l

permission for the just-turned The essential surface vessels were farther away from the calamity and 17 years old son to join the those rendering assistance principally came from from Vichy French Royal Navy in 1938. Jim had Territory in NorthWest Africa. brought home enlistment These did pick up many of the survivors but before that could happen, fo rms a f te r h is boy ish on the morning after the sinking, a US B24 Liberator Bomber on patrol enthralment was engaged from Ascension Island, spotted the sub.months before when he visited

Capt Hartenstein, under the Red Cross flag and with decks crammed t h e o u t d a t e d b u t with survivors and three lifeboats in tow, signalled to the bomber but impressive battleship.the communications went awry. The bomber pilot, James Harden,

HMS Royal Oak opened to the Liverpool Public as part of rearmament radioed his base for instructions and was ordered to sink the sub. His recruiting. bomb failed to sink U156 but did capsize one of the lifeboats and being Jim completed his naval training and was initially drafted to the Royal daytime, it forced the sub to crash dive leaving numerous survivors in Oak - but before he could join her, she was torpedoed by a U-Boat U47 the sea.in 1939 in the Scapa Flow naval anchorage North of Scotland with the loss of 833 of her 1234 crew.

Jim was then drafted to the more modern Battleship HMS Valiant and after various voyages on her, she was severely damaged in Alexandria Harbour, Egypt, after an attack by Italian frogmen who had attached limpet mines to the hull of the docked warship.

Many of Valiant's crew were sent off to various useful tasks during the long repairs - and after guard duties in Port Said, Jim was sent to South Africa by ship as a guard of Italian POWs.

Eventually he was posted back from Capetown to England and with 1800 Italian POWs, this time guarded by Polish soldiers, while Jim was attached to the gun crew of the lightly armed Laconia.

All told, there were some 2700 on board the Admiralty Armed merchantman on the 12 September 1942 when at 8.10 pm and sailing The sub surfaced that night with Capt Hartenstein apologising for alone, she was struck by two torpedoes from the German s U-Boat being unable to continue assistance but he provided the lifeboat a U156 and the Laconia sank quickly thereafter. bearing and the 700 miles distance to the Africa.

32 of the lifeboats had been destroyed or lost in the explosions (Cont’d page 17)

Able Seaman Jim McLoughlin, RN


VMRB Duty Roster for 2012

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Try radio first - Channels 88 or 91VHF Channels 16 or 67

Our own base is a great place to celebrate birthdays and other functions. There is a stage, large room with wooden floor suitable for dancing, nice new kitchen, separate carpeted area and verandah. Licenced and manned by bar staff. (No BYO.)

To hire upstairs for an evening the fees are: Members $142 (no bond) and Non-Members $320 with a $320 bond, with a non-negotiable cleaning fee of $250 for all.

For bookings and available dates, contact Tom Begbie 3269.8633.

(Cont’d) from page 14) collapse with malarial fever saw Jim miss the fast ship home to his good fortune. Hecla too was torpedoed and sunk on 12 November 1942 off When the sub had dived during the air attack, Jim McLoughlin was left Casablanca on that very voyage by U515 with huge loss of life. A in the sea and managed to swim to one of the remaining overfilled physical shadow of his former self, the physically and mentally lifeboats. Its occupants were pushing those in the sea away from its debilitated Jim made it back to Liverpool where he was granted a very sides, but Jim was spotted by a Navy occupant who insisted on hauling short leave and he set off to visit his family. After waiting long with his Jim aboard.naval uniform hanging off his scrawny body, he joined a bus where an There were 68 people crammed, some standing, in the 30 ft lifeboat aggressive female conductress ordered him off as she said “This bus is with limited food and water and a compass. These were not amongst reserved for Defence Industry Workers”. A long wait ensued before an the more fortunate 1000 later found and saved by ships which briefly alternative bus arrived and finally Jim got a short joyful reunion with attended but had to leave on account of the ongoing dangers of attack. family. Immediately thereafter Jim's couple of hours late return to base Indeed 42 of this lifeboat's number would join the other 1740 who lost resulted in punishment for being AWOL.their lives in the tragedy.Jim's story focuses on the next 27 days adrift in Eventually the Doctor on Jim's next ship detected his state of ongoing an overcrowded lifeboat attempting to row and sail 700 miles with a depression and he was posted to sentry duties at a shore-based Navy small makeshift sail. As time progressed, many died of exposure, Radio facility. There he met one of the Wran Radio operators and was despair and malnutrition, and at the hands of a callous cabal of service fortunate enough to court and marry her.personnel in the vessel's stern who had taken control of the meagre

rations at hand. They even resorted to throwing overboard, at night, Discharged as unfit for further service following the close of the war, survivors considered too weak to row. Jim, in another group in the bow, and having no other workskills, Jim commenced an apprenticeship as spent the rest of his life with recurring nightmares of these events. On a bricklayer but found the winter jobsites in war-ravaged Britain

sthis 21 birthday he was given an extra teaspoon of welcome water. challenging. Then an old Navy friend suggested he try the Police

Force.

He joined the Police and subsequently passed promotional exams but he was informed he was more suited as a country constable - so he migrated to Australia where he went on to have a very successful career in the Police Force in Adelaide where he also raised a happy family.

The book has tragedy and irony. The compassion of an older nurse in the lifeboat and of the U-Boat Captain (who later refused shore promotion to remain with his loyal crew and with whom he was to die when U165 was sunk) is in sharp contrast to the callousness often seen from many of those on his own side in the conflict.

The common enemy to all was the sea.

When we complain about our own misfortunes, disappointments and On making shore, the 16 survivors were found by natives who carried environment - we too often forget how very fortunate we really are. This their emancipated forms to their village and commenced to assist is an easy worthwhile read and is on the discount shelves in the rehabilitation. While in the village, Jim contracted malaria. The bookstores. A separate BBC mini-series on The Sinking of the survivors were soon ferried to Freetown in Liberia and billeted with Laconia may also be accessed via the Internet.European residents pending repatriation to Britain. - Daryl ClaffeyJim was drafted to return on a destroyer HMS Hecla however a


Book Review: One Common Enemy (Cont’d)

What do you see?11 ships or 3 ships and 8 arches?

BOAT TALK 18 - December 2011/January 2012 VMR, BRISBANE

Overview of the Coxswain’s Course TDM07thEvery now and then I am asked “So how long will it take me to achieve Ships Manual 6 Edition, published by MSQ and the Australian Boating

thCoxswain level of qualification and experience?” Manual 4 Edition by Captain Dick Gandy.

So probably the best place to start is with some background on the For VMR students the course involves visits to shipyards to inspect course. larger and more complex vessels than those normally encountered in a

VMR Squadron.It is appreciated that some people find it difficult to understand the length of time it takes to complete the Coxswains Course TDM07. For many VMR students it will take 2+ years of part time study to be What is TDM 07? TDM stands for Transport and Distribution fully competent and attain VMR Coxswain status. This timeframe is Management and it is a course that was developed by the Industry simply a product of the thoroughness of the course as well as that Skills Council and came into play in 2007. theory knowledge of a subject alone does not give a person experience

in that area and it is the practical experience with the underpinning It is the National Training Course for Coxswains throughout Australia. theory that develops a good seaman.One benefit of participating in a national course is that successful

students receive formal recognition of their skills and experience. There are full time Coxswain training courses available through certain TAFEs. These are intensive full time courses – course costs are borne The curriculum covers a broad range of topics from first aid through to by the student. This may be VMRAQ's goal: to produce good navigation and environmental considerations. There are some 20 coxswains with knowledge and practical experience. subjects in all. A typical subject includes a theory component with a

closed book written exam, assignment, and practical assessment. RegardsThe assessment program is comprehensive and designed to ensure Peter J Leechthat students are competent in all aspects of the course.

UTCThe VMRAQ Training website provides a wealth of information and the

VMR Sandgatecontent of this site is continually being improved. There are two publications which are of benefit to members and they are the Small

Our shopping trip this year started with everyone scurrying to the bus at This is a great way to spend a day and raise much needed funds for our Base just as the Heavens opened up with a very noisy storm and the OUR CLUB. We will be doing it all again next year, and it would be great rain bucketing down. We left on time at 8.00am with 4 VMR Ladies and to welcome Ladies who have not joined us before and also welcome 18 friends/family - only a small group but we had a great day. By the back those who were not able to join us this year.time we reached our second outlet, the rain had cleared and we were

Rae Hirnable to dry out and warm up with a hot coffee.

We held continuous lucky number draws throughout the day with 40 odd prizes (all donated) won by some very happy ladies. The main raffle prize of $50 Coles/Myer voucher won by Gail, one of the friends. Second prize was a large planter urn donated by Interior Discounters (one of our outlets) which was won by Tracey, one of the family.

Breville, our first outlet, donated a Drip Filter Coffee Machine that we raffled at the November BBQ.

The buffet lunch at Bronco's Leagues Club was very well received by the ladies, many of whom also enjoyed a chilled glass of wine or a hot cappuccino.

We finished the day at the Xmas Shack and were back at our Base at 6.30pm.

In all we invested $5762.69 (excluding GST) and earned $375 Commission for VMR; imagine what we could raise if we had more support from VMR Ladies!

VMRB Annual Shopping Trip

Paddy says, "Mick, I'm thinking of buying a Labrador." "Don't do that," says Mick. The wife has been missing a week now. Police said to prepare for "Have you seen how many of their owners go blind? the worst. So I've been to the charity shop to get all her clothes back.My neighbor knocked on my door at 2.30 this morning. Can you My daughter asked me for a pet spider for her birthday, so I went to believe that? 2.30 a.m.! Lucky for him I was still up playing my our local pet shop and they were $70. Bagpipes. "Blow that," I thought. "I can get one The Grim Reaper came for me last night and I beat him off with a cheaper off the web!”vacuum cleaner. Talk about Dyson with death.

Some of the ladies enjoying a coffee break


VMRB Duty Roster for 2012


A blonde was on holiday and driving through Darwin.

She desperately wanted to take home a pair of genuine crocodile shoes but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle on prices" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the blonde shouted, “Well then, maybe I'll just go out and catch my own crocodile, so I can get a pair of shoes for free".

The shopkeeper said with a sly, knowing smile, "Little lady, just go and give it a try"!

The blonde headed out toward the river, determined to catch a crocodile!

Later in the day, as the shopkeeper is driving home, he pulls over to the side of the bank where he spots the same young woman standing waist deep in the murky water, a shotgun in her hand.

Just then, he spots a huge 3 metre croc swimming rapidly toward her. With lightning speed, she takes aim, kills the creature and hauls it onto the slimy banks of the river.

Lying nearby were 7 more of the dead creatures, all lying on their backs.

The shopkeeper stood on the bank, watching in silent amazement.

The blonde struggled and flipped the Croc onto its back. - Rolling her eyes heavenward and screaming in great frustration, she shouts out.....

*" SHIT! SHIT! SHIT! THIS ONE'S BAREFOOT, TOO"!* ****

Crocodile Shoes

The Croc Whisperer53-year-old Chito, a Costa Rican fisherman, amazes onlookers by wading chest-deep into the water, then whistling for his 980lb 17 ft long buddy - and giving him an affectionate hug.

Chito made friends with the croc after finding him with a gunshot wound on the banks of the Barron River near Cairns 30 years ago. He had been shot in the left eye by a cattle farmer and was close to death. But Chito enlisted the help of several pals to load the massive reptile into his boat.

Chito named the crocodile Pocho which means strength although he only weighed 150 kg at the time. Eventually the beast started to recover, and then to grow, and grow, and grow. Fed on fish and chicken, it never had to fend for itself from thereon.

And as time went by, a great deal of time, the crocodile actually started to come out of the water to Chito when called. Of course, that’s not particularly remarkable when you consider the bond. But when Pocho actually walked out of the water to follow Chito home one night, the fisherman knew that this was something more than the usual man-crocodile relationship. It actually took years before he felt that Pocho had bonded with him enough to get closer to the animal.

Now he swims and plays with Pocho as well as feeding him at the lake near his home in the Lakeland river north west of Cairns, Qld. For a few years, the odd couple have been a major tourist attraction, with several tour operators, including Crocodile Adventures, taking visitors on touring cruises to see the pair.

And now from one extreme to the other!


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John Mackinnon Horrie HuntGraham Makin David KirkpatrickKeith Nickerson Alan AppletonAndrew Pearson John BarringerTroy Schultz Sean BartleetPeter Tommasi Paul ClarkeCharles Trevarthen Peter GraingerPeter Van Sloten Bernard LanhamBruce Wales Greg LitherlandHielke Wiersma Robert LitherlandBarry Wilson Mike MasonWayne Wright Kimberly MustchinBob Walkre Noel PeinkeHenry Klein John RaisinTom Lunney Chris RangaRay O'Hara Lance SewellRay Langdon Mark StenhouseVince Nissen Greg WilliamsonCallum Baird Geoffrey BergRobert Caputo Allana BoldDaryl Claffey Lyn Dean Wayne Cross Stephen DobsonPeter Eickenhoff Sue GallagherRonald Godwin William MurrayCol Guy Cindy ThompsonColleen Hobdell Philip Woodhouse

VALE

Margaret Withers

We regret we must relay the very sad news that Margaret Withers, the wife of former Quebec Crew Master, Ian Withers, passed away on 27th November after a short illness. Margaret was only 58 years old.

Our sincere sympathies are extended to Ian and the other members of her family, including 5 grandchildren on their loss.

©Copyright Commonwealth of Australia 2010 Bureau of Meteorology National Tidal CentreDatum of Predictions is lowest Astronomical Tide

Moon Symbols: New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter

Tide times provided by courtesy of Maritime Safety Queensland. For more information, see the Official Queensland Tide Tables published by Maritime Safety Queensland and the World Wide Web at . The tidal predictions for Brisbane Bar are supplied by the National Tidal Centre, Bureau of Meteorology, copyright reserved.

http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides.aspx

AUSTRALIA, EAST COAST – BRISBANE BAR LAT 27º 22' S LONG 153º 10’E 2011/2012 Times and Heights of High and Low Waters Time Zone - 1000

ALPHA STANDBYJoe McCoy 3269 1255 ?�?��??

NOVEMBER George Fisher 0400 963344 ?�?????Tom Ivins 3261 3275 ?�?�???David Davis 3269 7937 ?�?��??David Massam 3865 6364 ?�????? Alan Crawford 3356 2625 ?�????? Denis Grant 3267 7269 ???????Paul Massam 0431 166579 ?�?�??? Peter Van Sloten 3385 0775 ???????Tom Lunney 3300 5916 ???????Bob Moritz 0401 144615 ??????? Beau Lloyd 0433 601007 ???????Hugh Martin 3267 6125 ???????

Paul Harris 3269 8769Alan Henderson 0417 631819

PAPA AFTER-HOURS EMERGENCY CALLOUTBRAVO Nigel Turner 3264 3648 ?�?��??

Ian McCartney 3869 0916 ?�?��?? Daryl Claffey 3283 1259 ???????

Cliff Gibson 3886 0548 ?�?��?? Gavan Orders 3314 0898 ???????

Brian Mathews 3265 2326 ??????? Chris Brown 0407 692784 ???????

Peter Quinn 3269 3373 ??????? ???????

Gerfried Steindl 0407 450110 ??????? Kerry Kyle-Little 0404 029534 ??????? QUEBEC Les Pascoe 3216 5801 ?�?????

CHARLIE Robert Massey 5498 5526 ???????

Bill Hirn 3203 5865 ?�?��?? Tony Lloyd 33594736 ???????

Nino Aceto 3264 6104 ?�?��?? Dean Steinback 3263 5583

Joe Myatt 0413 543072 ?�?��?? Lionel Baker 3869 1018

Robin Young 0413 336504 ?�?��?? Wayne Wright 0407 916388/

Paul Hollingdale 3264 7472 ??????? Doug Young 3265 5892 ???????

SIERRA Warwick Stone 3264 5258 ??????? Callum Baird 3869 1515 ?�?��??Patrick Roos 3264 1131 ??????? Graham Makin 3203 6015 ?�??�?? Ian Gillies 3482 2115/

Reinhard Ganzer 3263 3990 ??????? Glen Phillip - 0433 154105 Jean-Paul Cardoso 0448 122363 ???????DELTA

Chris Hillyard 3269 3239Bob Chapman 3216 5521 ?�?��??

Neil Sheppard 3264 2700 ???????Ross Lind 5498 6705 ?�?��?? ZULU AUXILLIARY CREW Jim Toyer 0416 207969 ???????Bob Moritz 0401 144615 ??????? Deidre Windham BOAT TALK Editor 3602 5250/ Bill McCord 3353 8041James Mathieson 3269 2642 ??????? Publicity 0419 766687Greg Keough 3261 8821 ??????? Tom Begbie Hall Hire 3269 8633TANGO

Rae Hirn Social Activities 3203 5865 Julie Young ??????? Karl Nast 3886 5451 ?�?��?? Jan Young Social Activities 3265 5892Steve Larman 0400 204214 ??????? Shane Clark 0448 795898 ?�?��?? Angie Aceto Social Activities 3264 6104 Justin Peters 0434 622774 Ray Henery 3266 5454 ??????? tba Fishing & Cruising

David Massam 3166 9742 ??????? Peter Leech UTC and WH&SO 3314 0388 Glenn Philip 0433 154105 ??????? Stan Lewis Members’ Rep. 3203 4164FOXTROT

Michael Gill-Bailey 3269 6363 tba Club Historian Thomas Grice 3869 2825 ?�?��??Bob Walker 3266 8867 ?�??�??

Graeme Dobson 3262 2269 ???????Bob Gray 3265 3117 ???????Michael Overend 3269 1922 ???????Andrew Donaldson 3285.8009Anthony PamplinTroy Sauer 3267.3775

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John Barringer 0414 234511

Allan Eustace 32694072 ???????

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John Belling 0422 972076 ???????

Luke Hillyard 0421 239559 ???????

Simon Middap 0419 677101 ??????? John Belling 0422 972076 ???????

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NIGHT SKIPPERS David Davis R ¶3269 7937 0417 627014 -Joe McCoy R¶3269 1255 0418 879677Ian McCartney R¶3869 0916 0429 407996Callum Baird R¶3869 1515 -

CREWShane Clark ¶ - 0448 795898Peter Birkbeck R¶3269 2020 0409 741285Tom Ivins R¶3261 3275 -Bob Chapman ¶3216 5521 -Cliff Gibson R¶3886 0548 0413 076953David Massam ¶3865 6364 0421 158136 Paul Massam ¶ - 0431 166579Thomas Grice ¶3869 2825 -James Mathieson R¶3269 2642 -Michael Overend R¶3269 1922 -Michael Jealous ¶3269 4904 -

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and details may be omitted or entered incorrectly.Should you find an error, please contact

Karl Nast on to arrange for the correction.

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Crew Lists and Qualifications

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance, Fire, Police 000Mobile Phone Emergency No. 112

Poisons Information Centre 131 126VMR Sandgate 3269 8888A/H Emergency VMRB 0428 022 881 Water Police 3895 0333

(Even if you have no credit or service)

(Poisons, medicines, plants, bites & stings)

Try radio first - Channels 88 or 91VHF Channels 16 or 67

NEARBY SQUADRONSVMR Bribie Island 3408 7596VMR Raby Bay 3821 2244VMR Victoria Point 3207 8717VMR Stradbroke Island 3409 9338Coast Guard Redcliffe 3203 5522Coast Guard Manly 3396 5911

Should you find yourself unable to carry out duty on your Crew’s rostered day,

you are reminded that you are required to find - as soon as possible -

a replacement crew member for your duties from within this list, and advise your Duty Master of both your absence,

and the name of your replacement.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY


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F/C FISHING & CRUI SING

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2nd Tuesday in Month Dive Group Social 6.30 pm

Selected Sundays after races (see above) SYC Meeting TBA

Last Wednesday in Month Dive Group Committee 6.30 pm (Venues change .............. NOT at VMR)

3rd Wednesday in Month Canoe Club Management 7.00 pm (General Meetings 1st Saturdays in March, June, September & November at 11.00 am)

4th Tuesday in Month VMR Management Team 7.30 pm

REGULAR MEETING DATES

SOCIAL DINNERS

All dates are as provided by participating groups and members

at time of production.

Only dates actually confirmed at time of printing are shown for this month.Further information can be obtained from members of the Management Team

or are as displayed in the Radio room.

Lionfish Social

SCC Committee Meeting

Delta Crew

Charlie Crew

Papa Crew

Alpha Crew

DECEMBER 2011 3rd Delta 4th Quebec10th Alpha11th Tango17th Bravo18th Papa24th Charlie25th Volunteers26th Volunteers27th Sierra31st Foxtrot

JANUARY 2012 1st Quebec 2nd Charlie 7th Delta 8th November14th Foxtrot15th Tango21st Alpha22nd Sierra26th Bravo28th Delta29th Papa

DECEMBER 2011

JANUARY 2012

Sierra Crew

Tango Crew

Foxtrot Crew

Bravo Crew

Quebec Crew

SCC Committee Meeting

Sierra Crew

DUTY MASTERS

Alpha Crew Joe McCoy 3269.1255Bravo Crew Ian McCartney 3869 0916Charlie Crew Bill Hirn 3203 5865Delta Crew Bob Chapman 3216 5521Foxtrot Crew Thomas Grice 3869 2825November Crew David Davis 3269 7937Papa Crew Nigel Turner 3264 3648Quebec Crew TBASierra Crew Callum Baird 3869 1515Tango Crew Karl Nast 3886 5451

November Crew

Foxtrot Crew

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9 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

23 24 25 26 27 28 29

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

26 27 28 29 30 31

Lionfish Social

Watch for BOAT TALK

SYC Meeting

Note: When scheduled meeting dates fall on public or school holidays they may be changed

Deadline for BOAT TALKAlpha Crew’s Dinner

Charlie Crew

Lionfish Meeting

DECEMBER 4TH ... Christmas Party Dinner on JANUARY 21ST will be hosted by Alpha Crew: A Salute to Aussies

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Bravo Crew

SYC TS/KB Race

Management Meeting

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Alpha Crew

Tango Crew

Papa Crew

30 31 1

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SYC TS/KB Race

SYC Sailing

SYC Sailing

VMRB Christmas

FEBRUARY 2012

DUTY CREW ROSTERS

4th Charlie 5th Quebec11th Foxtrot 12th November18th Delta 19th Tango25th Alpha 26th Sierra

Delta Crew

Delta Crew Quebec Crew

Volunteers

Volunteers

SYC TS/KB Race

SYC SailingSYC Meeting

SYC Sailing

Management Meeting


Round the Rigging

A sea of blue shirts at the presentation of the Flood Citations

Col English happily receiving the Goose Club prize from emcee Bob Chapman at the November Dinner.

Bob Chapman and Neil Sheppard at Kedron Wavell RSL to accept $2,500 from theirCommmunity Investment Fund.This has bought computer equipment for the Radio Room and Office.

Bravo Crew’s Rescue on 12th November from Tangalooma

James’ artistic shot of sunset in the channel

New member Troy Schultz on his first day out on Let’s Go

Think Big and FiftyFifty coming back after the SYC race on 27th Nov.

Ian McCartney receiving his Flood Citation from Vicky Darling

The Flood and Cyclone Citations

Lauren and Gary Harms ready to enjoy a great day

Peter and Kieran McCullagh about to test out their new craft

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