This is my opportunity to thank the Flotilla members for allowing me to lead them over the next two years as we move towards joining Marine Rescue Queensland in July 2024. I manage by seeking advice from subject matter experts and others and then making decisions that best suit the needs of the Flotilla and its members. I will continue to maintain the procedures and...

Welcome to the winter edition of Rescue magazine and what a great job our Editor Richard has done. Since the last edition, Covid restrictions have eased and we are almost back to normal, albeit with Covid Guidelines still being followed. However, QF6 is not immune and we’ve had 9 of our members succumb to Covid, resulting in the cancellation of our May Flotilla meeting. Luckily,...

This is my last column as the Commander of QF6. Ian Hunt will resume the position on the 1st of July after a two year “holiday”. Thanks to my Deputy, Steve Bellamy, who will also be standing down at the end of June, and to all the Flotilla Officers and members who have supported us over the last two and a bit years. This is...