SUPers better behave...
On 23 March, the Marine Area Command attended charity event 'Harrys Challenge Paddle' in Newcastle. This event was organised by Harrys House family retreat which offers family's with sick children a place to stay while children are receiving treatment in the area. It is named after Harry Meyn who lost his life at the age of seven to a brain Tumor see website www.harryshouse.com.au/harry-meyn-foundation for more information.
The event was a 8.5km Stand up paddle race from Punt Road Stockton to Stockton Bridge and return. The MAC attended with 2 jet skis and a RHIB as safety vessels and had 2 officers participate on Stand up paddle boards. These SUP's were kindly provided with the assistance of 2up SUPS at Stockton www.facebook.com/2upSup. This was great day for a great cause
Thanks to Coxy and starboard for sponsoring these paddle boards to the Marine Area Command, certainly raising some eyebrows and promoting water safety and use of PFD,s on the water.
Ali there was some thought went in to it before placing the checkers on ..
A great cause & many thanks to the Water Police supporting Harrys Paddle 2014 & we look forward to their continued support in March 2015 ..
I took advantage of the event as it was going to be the only chance I would got to have the guts to speed up and pass the cops!!!