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Marine Rescue NSW urges caution after young paddleboarders blown offshore at Sanctuary Point

Three young paddleboarders were swept approximately 800 metres from shore by strong winds on St Georges Basin at Sanctuary Point this afternoon before Marine Rescue Sussex Inlet volunteers located...

Illawarra

On Sep 28, 2026

New rescue boat to help keep Illawarra waters safer as boaters reminded to prepare for boating season

Boaters are being urged to put safety first as the 2026-27 boating season gets underway, with a new rescue vessel launched to help keep people safe on the water. The new $343,915 vessel, Port Kembla...

Botany Port Hacking

On Sep 27, 2026

Marine Rescue NSW crew rescues six paddlers on Botany Bay

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers have rescued six female paddlers after two outrigger canoes capsized in challenging conditions during a race on Botany Bay this morning. Marine Rescue Botany Port Hacking...

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