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Marine Rescue NSW - Terry Hills unit weekly roundup

Sailing

2:39 AM Thu 16 Dec 2010 GMT

As the holiday season draws nearer the amount of radio traffic and calls for assistance is increasing. This week has seen a diverse number of calls for assistance which are listed below: 8 December 2010 at 2:36 pm ? Marine Rescue operators answer a call from the sole occupant of a 27.4 meter ketch which is dragging anchor in strong winds in the vicinity of Lavender Bay. The occupant was unable to activate the hydraulic system to haul in or reset the anchor. The Duty Radio Operator informed Sydney Water Police and they went to the assistance of the vessel. ...

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by Simon Denneen