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The "user pays" principle :
There would be very few of us who are not familiar with the above system. It is now part and parcel of our daily lifestyle and, like it or not, it is here to stay and will continue to expand into most areas where a service is provided.
Our duty is to provide modern, efficient and all weather rescue vessels to the boating public. The operating costs of such start from a minimum of $135.00 including GST per hour. Dependant on the nature of your problem, a bill of hundreds of dollars is now an unfortunate reality! Contrary to popular belief, rescue units are not fully funded by anybody and rely heavily on Member's fundraising to purchase the fuel, maintain and service the vessels and cover training costs for crewmembers.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Victoria Point now provides a scheme whereby, for a small yearly fee of $60.00 you receive a degree of free on-water assistance such as towing and battery starting. "Extras included in this scheme are personalised boating advice, radio and safety equipment checks, use of the Unit's hoses, telephone, marine charts, free radio monitoring watch on-water, launch & recovery assistance if needed and a cup of coffee! You will also be invited to attend courses on Navigation, Radio, Weather, Marine Radio and Safety on the Water etc.
Much and all as we would like to provide free assistance to those in need of a helping hand, the costs of providing such can no longer be covered from our ever-diminishing funds. No doubt you already have a similar vehicle subscription plans (Ie. RACQ) and it is therefore sensible to cover your boating activities the same way.
And remember we have towed back every type of vessel up to and including the newest, smartest and most supposedly reliable boat on the water.
"It can happen to you!"
Please give serious consideration to this matter and feel free to inquire at our Radio Room at Victoria Point on weekends for the conditions and benifits of this scheme or simply press the associated membership"Become a Member" button above for an online application form
Terms and Conditions: (T&C’S)
- Free towing and jump starting during your twelve (12) month period from the date of this application from the place of vessel breakdown to the nearest safe haven or anchorage. Such anchorage shall be determined solely by the skipper of the rescue vessel.
- Services provided by VMR Victoria Point are covered by a “Fair Use Policy” and up to two (2) hours travel time from leaving the base.
- All services are based on vessel break down in smooth or partially smooth waters. Normal fees may apply outside of this area.
- Member my request to be taken back to their original place of launch or mooring, this may be subject to towing charges based on $135.00 per hour as per “Fair Use Policy”.
- Members may use the base facilities (space permitting), such as car parking, wash down area and base telephone for local calls only.
- Upon request, base crews may be asked to assist in launch and recovery of your vessel; however this may depend on crew availability. Monitoring of radio channels and on water assistance takes priority.
- Free on water marine radio watch following normal vessel “log on” procedures being adopted by the member.
- Members are entitled to attend courses provided by the base at a reduced cost subject to availability. It is the member’s responsibility to check the VMR Website for course information on a regular basis.
- Assistance can be provided upon request to audit your vessel in regards to safety and trip planning.
- Members are advised that VMR Victoria Point holds no responsibility on the assistance of members in regards to safety and trip planning. It is the responsibility of the member / licensed vessel operator to be properly skilled and prepared for the conditions whilst on their vessel.
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