Marine Rescue Port Stephens

02/06/2026

Our organisation is entirely operated by volunteers. Thank you to all the volunteers that recently made our Golf Day fundraiser happen!

To join our fundraising team: https://marinerescueportstephens.au/home/join-us/

31/05/2026

NOTICE: Today's Sunday Sounds: Anna Bay has been postponed until next month, June 28th! Find the Marine Rescue Port Stephens food van out in the park next month!

Today's Sunday Sounds: Anna Bay has been postponed until next month, June 28th! 🥲

📅 The next Sunday Sounds: Anna Bay is on Sunday, 28th June.
⌚Time: 3 pm to 4.30 pm
📍Location: Robinson Reserve, Anna Bay
🎟️Cost: Free Entry
🌭 BBQ: Marine Rescue Port Stephens
🎸 Musical Talent: Oran Vir

30/05/2026

Dawn from the radio tower: Good morning Port Stephens!

Remember to Log On using the mobile app or call us on VHF Channel 16 or on (02) 4052 2300.

We are a 24/7 Base operated entirely by volunteers.

30/05/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW RAFFLE ! Main prize: Golf buggy and trailer!

Marine Rescue Port Stephens has launched their major yearly raffle to be drawn on 26 January 2027. This year first prize is a BD04 Golf Cart (value $13,000) with a Gal flat-bed transport tailer (value $2,700). Second prize is a Tahwalhi Stand Up Paddle Board (value $541).

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Tickets are available every day from the Nelson Head Base in the radio room and gift shop. They are $10 each or 3 for $20 and help support saving lives on the water.

We also have upcoming days at the Salamander Bay shops where the buggy will be on display in the Centre between 9am and 3pm on a Thursday and Friday.

Shopping Centre dates:
25-26 June
9-10 July
6-7 August
24-25 September

26/05/2026

The Aim For The Horizon fundraiser golf day was an amazing community day out run by Marine Rescue Port Stephens at Horizons Golf Resort, Salamander Bay. Thank you to all the participants who came along to play a round and share lunch together. There were prizes galore and the golfers had a lot of fun competing!

Thanks to all the local businesses who lended their support with donations and prizes!

And thank you to our volunteers who showed up on the day and helped organise!

Pictures are from Monday 25 May and show all the good times and mateship on display at the inaugural golf day fundraiser. We hope to see you all next year!

25/05/2026

The kangaroos wanted to get in early with the first photos of the day from the fundraiser golf day Aim For The Horizon.

This is Horizons Golf Resort at Salamander Bay, Monday 25 May, hosted by Marine Rescue Port Stephens.

Kangaroos helping save lives on the water.

24/05/2026

Our Boat Crew trains regularly to assist with maintaining skills and to practice various scenarios which may occur during an incident.

Towing, rafting up, and placing an assisted vessel onto a mooring, dock, or beach are our staple operations. However, recently our Boat Crew has also been involved in operations involving medical situations and coastline searches.

Instead of on-boat training, for this session our Boat Crew gathered in the Training Room to discuss recent events and a few procedural changes to our operations. An important point of discussion was considering our own safety when assisting others. While several key procedures were reinforced, Boat Crew had the opportunity to raise any issue or concerns they had and these were talked through during the meeting.

If you are interested in training as Boat Crew or in other areas of Marine Rescue activities, please contact our Membership Officer either by email: [email protected] or phone: 0472566450.

22/05/2026

Another beautiful dance between the sun and the clouds witnessed by a lone sailboat in Port Stephens. This shot was captured by one of our radio operators last week before all the current wind and rain set in. The stillness of the Bay framed in all its glory.

Always check the weather before heading out: https://marinerescueportstephens.au/local-weather-information/

Weather information is available upon request from our Base 24/7 by calling VHF Channel 16 or (02) 4052 2300.

21/05/2026

This May, Marine Rescue NSW is sending out a MAYDAY. Will you answer our call?

Every dollar donated helps our volunteers save lives on the water.

Each year, more than 10,000 people are brought safely home thanks to our crews.

Donate today: donate.mrnsw.com.au

Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

20/05/2026

For National Volunteer Week we are taking the opportunity to recognise the many volunteers who help Marine Rescue Port Stephens thrive.

Our volunteers contribute in countless ways across our community and are always willing to give a hand to those in need.

Thank you to both our operational and fundraising members who are highly visible to the public, and all those working behind the scenes maintaining our amazing heritage site and keeping training, admin, finance, and technology ticking over like clockwork.

This week, and every week, we celebrate the people whose time, effort and generosity help save lives on the water in Port Stephens.