b'The Great Eastern Mail DECEMBER 2, 2022 17New boat to the rescueM ETUNG Yacht Club has recently purchased a new Rescue Boat to replace the current ageing Kepper. While Kepper has provided a great service to the club over the last twenty plus years across many waters-based events including attending three life threatening rescues, her ability to perform the tasks required now becoming passed her to do so. Local MP Darren Chester said the 2023 #lovegippsland calendars were now available In assessing the requirementsthroughout Gippsland.of the new rescue vessel being fit2023 #lovegippsland for purpose, it needed to be able to rescue people easily, have thecalendar winners announcedpower to tow multiple boats and have navigational aids so thatOne important safetyor injured persons, and any otherL OCAL MP Darren Chester hasstructures, Mr Chester said. if needed could proceed safelyannounced the winners of the The 13 images chosen to feature with speed in difficult weather2023 #lovegippsland calendarin the calendar are just a sample of and inclement conditions. A goodconsideration that this new boatresponse scenario.competition.the incredible imagery from across example of this is the heavy smokehas, is a door on both sides thatAs this acquisition will be The three winning images includeGippsland and really showcase how as experienced in the last few years,can open at water level from thethe MYCs most costly asset,a kangaroo and joey taken by Pauladiverse our region is.and or fog conditions. cockpit. This allows a person toit is intended for all operatorsWalland of Warragul, as our bushland Congratulations to our winners The boat selected to replace thebe retrieved a lot easier in theand potential operators torecovers from the fires; the historicand to all the entrants for so many Kepper is a 12-year-old Kevlarcatevent they are in the water andbe appropriately inducted.Swing Bridge at Sale taken by Graemewonderful entries, each year I am 3000 Commercial Express thatincapacitated. Understanding that they willHunt of Lakes Entrance; and aamazed to see the beauty of our region was previously used in BrisbaneThe cost of this vessel was inneed to be suitably experienced,quintessential rural scene of kelpies atand talent of Gippslanders.as an offshore rescue boat. Builtthe area of $180,000. The valuedfamiliar with operating theDargo taken by John Trail of Maffra.Free copies of the #lovegippsland of fibreglass the 8 meters longoperational life of this vessel isvessels equipment and capable of Mr Chester said there were over 280calendar will be distributed throughout catamaran style hull with twinestimated at 15 years+ for theperforming the range of tasks theentries for the calendar and he wasGippsland and will also be available Mercury SeaPro 250HP outboardspurposes required by the MYC. vessel may undertake.impressed by the high calibre of entries. from Mr Chesters electorate offices in that has a cruising speed of 20This vessel will additionallyThe delivery of the new boat This years theme My FavouriteSale and Traralgon. knots with a maximum speed ofhave a community service rolehas been contracted to the localPlace in Gippsland. highlights many Businesses and community 40 knots. Having been an offshore in a response capacity, e.g.,boat transport company Keels onbeautiful places throughout theorganisations can request a box of rescue boat she has everythingtransportation of crews to theWheels and is expected to arriveregion such as magnificent scenery,calendars by contacting Mr Chesters needed to be able to perform safetylikes of Boole Poole in the adventin Metung on the 5th of Decembernative wildlife and iconic Gippslandelectorate offices.missions in most conditions. of a bushfire, or to transport sick2022.local experts at your fingertips | service directoryORGANISED BY STATE & FED GOVERNMENT ENERGY UPGRADE SCHEMEFREE VALUE5Find YEAR us onWARRANTYOF HEAT PUMP, ELECTRIC HOTSUPPLY ANDALL AT NO COST TO YOU!WATER SYSTEMINSTALLATION APPROX QUALITY PRODUCTQUALITY PRICEUPGRADE $3000 BUT YOURSSAVE $1000 FREE l GLASSlSHOWER SCREENS son your power bill and upgrade to anlSECURITY DOORSlMIRRORSenergy ef cient electric hot waterUSES UP TO 80% LESS ENERGYsystem for FREE! 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