About Us
Hawkesbury River Rescue
VMR 280
Call Sign "VRA Hawkesbury"

Hawkesbury River Rescue - formerly known as Bar Point Rescue - commenced operating as a volunteer, non-profit organisation in 1984, when some concerned people along the Hawkesbury river recognised the need for a rescue (help and assist) organisation. From those early beginnings, we evolved into what we are today.

An organisation listening on 27MHz Ch 88, VHF Ch 16, and HF 2524. We are on 24/7 standby to assist and rescue in times of need, not only the boating fraternity, but also the people living along the river banks. Weather reports, including tide information, are given at 12.15pm daily. We assist other emergency services such as Police, Ambulance, Bush Fire Brigade, if called upon.

Please navigate through our site to learn more about us - find out where we operate, how we operate, equipment used, committee members, etc. Also, an application form is available if you too would like to become a member, and so support this worthy organisation.

As with any volunteer organisation, we are in constant need of new volunteers. Would you like to spend a day/week/month sitting beside the lovely Hawkesbury listening to Marine radios, or manning our Cat as either crew or skipper?

We have our own trainers and assessors to assist in all aspects of further education in the marine environment.

If you have any questions please call Stuart on 0405 209 309.

What's in a Call?
Have you ever thought what happens when you call VRA Hawkesbury on marine radio, apart from a check of your radio performance?

  • It means someone knows where you are and where you are going;
  • It means that if someone from home wants to contact you, you can be contacted with ease;
  • It means that someone knows when you are going home after a pleasant day out;
  • It lets your friends, who are already on the water, know where you are;
  • It allows our radio operators to have a pleasant conversation with you (it makes them feel good as well as you!);
  • It adds to our figures for the month. Without these figures it makes it look as if VRA Hawkesbury is not needed;
  • It encourages volunteer radio operators to be there to accept your calls;
  • It means that if you break down or have troubles, one call will bring bring help;
  • It means that if you are in trouble, other people will hear you and give assistance whilst help is being organised.