8:27 AM Thu 13 Jan 2011 GMT
Marine Rescue NSW files are full of cases proving the value for skippers of Logging On with the local volunteer Marine Rescue base before going out for the day and Logging Off on return. Glenn Finniss, A/Commissioner Marine Rescue NSW, said 'When a skipper Logs On with their local Marine Rescue unit, they ensure that someone responsible is keeping a radio watch on that day?s trip ? whether it?s fishing offshore or just a quiet cruise to a favourite, sheltered bay.' 'The great majority of Log Ons finish with a short radio call to Log Off and tell the Marine
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by Ken McManus
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