Marine Rescue Cape Byron are holding a ‘May Day’ fundraising throughout the month of May.
Cape Byron Unit Commander, Mike Goodwin, told The Echo that while they receive a bare minimum of government funding, they rely on donations from the public.
‘As a NSW sponsored organisation, our primary aim across the state is mainly coastal, and to save lives on the water’, he said.
‘Our vollies are at ground level, and we man stations from Point Danger to Eden.
‘Our local units also operate out of Bruns and Ballina.
‘Cape Byron is our radio station base, as the elevation gives us a phenomenal range’.
‘We also work with surf clubs and other organisations’.
Vollies welcome
Goodwin says rescues can range from a tinny out of fuel to a mayday situation – ‘hence the play on words for the fundraiser’, he says.
Vollies are always welcome, he adds.
To get involved, visit www.capebyron.marinerescuensw.com.au, email [email protected] or phone 6680 8417.
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