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Published on: 24th Jun, 2026<\/p>\n
A young fisherman required assistance from Marine Rescue NSW after his engine failed off Terrigal this afternoon (Wednesday 24 June).<\/p>\n
Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Jane Shirriff said volunteer radio operators at Marine Rescue Norah Head took the call for assistance just before 4 pm.<\/p>\n
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Inspector Jane Shirriff was part of the Terrigal 30 crew with skipper Steve Corbett & Mark D\u2019Arcy<\/p>\n
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The young fisherman was relieved to be taken on board the rescue vessel<\/p>\n
\u201cA crew was quickly assembled at Marine Rescue Terrigal and rescue vessel\u00a0Terrigal 30\u00a0deployed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe skipper of the 3-metre disabled vessel was the only person on board.<\/p>\n
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The young fisherman is safely returned to the Marine Rescue Terrigal Base<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was becoming quite anxious as his vessel drifted one nautical mile north of Terrigal Haven after the anchor line broke in choppy two-metre swell.<\/p>\n
\u201cTerrigal 30\u00a0reached the disabled vessel within minutes, assessed the situation, transferred the skipper on board the rescue vessel and swiftly secured the runabout before towing it safely back to Terrigal Haven.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe young skipper was thankfully wearing a life jacket and his father, who was waiting on shore, was extremely grateful for the assistance.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was fortunate not to have drifted onto the rocks or beach as conditions were deteriorating.<\/p>\n
\u201cEngine failure can catch even the most prepared boaters out and can quickly develop into a life-threatening situation, like the one the skipper experienced this afternoon.<\/p>\n
\u201cMarine Rescue NSW encourages all boaters to ensure their vessel is in good working order before every trip and to Log On either via the free Marine Rescue NSW app or VHF Channel 16. Logging On can save vital time in the event of an emergency and ensures our dedicated radio operators keep watch for a boater\u2019s safe return,\u201d Inspector Shirriff said.<\/p>\n