More than a dozen Moama Marine Rescue NSW volunteers will be assisting NSW Maritime and NSW Police this weekend to keep the Murray River safe for the biggest water ski race in the world, the Southern 80.
Hundreds of competitors have converged on Moama and Echuca for the event.
Marine Rescue NSW Monaro Zone Duty Operations Manager Glenn Sullivan said volunteers will be on board Moama 20, Moama 10 and Xray 20 which has been deployed from Marine Rescue state headquarters.
“Marine Rescue members are very experienced with this type of operation and their local knowledge on the water is invaluable.
“It’s great to be part of the event and working with our partners to keep the Murray River safe whilst promoting water safety,” Mr Sullivan said.
Moama Unit Commander Luke Sharrock was joined by Marine Rescue members Laura Stahl, Darren Woods and Mr Sullivan at this morning’s Breakfast with the Stars at the Kerrabee Sound Shell.
“Our volunteers spent the morning engaging with the public discussing water safety,” Mr Sullivan said.
“Rescue vessel Moama 20 was also a very popular attraction for the crowd before she hits the Murray for the weekend,” he said.
Marine Rescue NSW Southern Zone Commander Mike Hammond will arrive in Moama this afternoon to assist with the agency’s operation over the weekend.
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