Next Boat Rally - 10th Feb

[Chris Ryan]

Could a few of us driving around like this for the next 2 weeks get a bit more interest? See pic. It's cheap advertising.
I just hope I can make it along on the day, should be good.

ET

Eddie - F**king Brilliant mate!!!!

Any one else able to top that effort???

Challenge is set out there. Have a go, don't be unaustralian and have a go.


Chris

[samsnap]

I am seeing Keith on Sunday, will ask for you - He's pretty passionate about all of this - (as we all are!) Let you know.

Cheers!

[4x4frog]

Hey guys.......just a quick question for those of us without water transport. Could we set up a seats available register for the day??? I am trying to move heaven and earth to attend at least one rally this year for the greater cause and I think there'd be more members out there happy to tag along if the space is available.
Cheers guys,
Chris
4x4frog

[Chris Ryan]

Great Idea Chris (gee there is a few of us on here now!)

I chose the Newstead Park site for a couple of reasons. First it is easy to find on the water and has a wide turn in the river with space to burn for ferries etc. It is also on Breakie Creek which allows more boats to mill around. The land base has a rotunda for the speeches and acts like a heightened stage (also has power!). Lastly there is a jetty there so if you can make the rally, park close to the site and you can jump onboard a boat for the run up the river from there.

A register of available seats - Can I ask someone to run that please as I have way too much to do already. Who can do that?

Thanks
Chris

[Poodroo]

Great Idea Chris (gee there is a few of us on here now!)

I chose the Newstead Park site for a couple of reasons. First it is easy to find on the water and has a wide turn in the river with space to burn for ferries etc. It is also on Breakie Creek which allows more boats to mill around. The land base has a rotunda for the speeches and acts like a heightened stage (also has power!). Lastly there is a jetty there so if you can make the rally, park close to the site and you can jump onboard a boat for the run up the river from there.

A register of available seats - Can I ask someone to run that please as I have way too much to do already. Who can do that?

Thanks
Chris

Consider it done Chris. I will start something in this forum section.

Poodroo

[Poodroo]

Hey guys.......just a quick question for those of us without water transport. Could we set up a seats available register for the day??? I am trying to move heaven and earth to attend at least one rally this year for the greater cause and I think there'd be more members out there happy to tag along if the space is available.
Cheers guys,
Chris
4x4frog

G'day 4x4 Frog. If you want to tag along please put your name on the official register that I started.
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...d.php?t=123820

Cheers,

Poodroo

[ellicat]

Any news on what/who will be happening at Newstead ?

I'm am endeavouring to gain support for this rally from others in the world that that aren't Ausfish members. An answer to this question (or a link to the info) would be appreciated.

I've read over the thread again but may be suffering "domestic blindness"

Thanks

[Chris Ryan]

We have Shadow Minister for Fisheries attending the rally. I am just waiting on RSVP's from other invitees.

There initial meet will be at Newstead for a short presentation/speech by the dignitaries, then move in formation (about 3-5 across and in a queue up river to Southbank. Making sure the Eagle Street, Riverside and Southbank visiting public notice our boats with signs - Green Zones don't stop pollution, EPA OK with dredging for 2nd Runway but not fishing, and any others you wish.

Chris

[Lucky_Phill]

The word is going out big time this weekend.

I have gathered the hordes and will be presenting posters to all and sundry.

I have also been emailing the poster to friends and family and business's asking them to place the poster on notice boards, in pidgeon holes, stick to the inside of their car windows. I have been faxing the poster around and generally making it known, what's doin.

Land based people can firstly, put their hands up to be Marshalls ( lend a hand at boat ramps for launching ) and also jump on board others boats or attend on foot at the park.

See you all there.

Phill

[ellicat]

Thanks for that.

I have sent the info out to everyone in my address book also.

Looking forward to a good turnout.


A thought on the day - I expect the supporters furthest from the park may have trouble hearing what is being said. Perhaps if there were some VHF & 27meg radios up the front that could broadcast on a designated channel might make things better in that respect. Also any boaters not attending may pick it up too.

Anybody bringing an airhorn (or similar) to attract attention as we motor along ?

[Chris Ryan]

Can't broadcast on VHF as we will be breaking the broadcast regulations act. We will have a PA there that will allow the slipways in Bulimba hear it according to our Ausfisher who is supplying it!

Thanks for helping ellicat.

Chris

[Lucky_Phill]

I am still looking for about 4 - 6 marshalls for the day.

You will be placed at boat ramps and assist in any way possible to make the launching of the protest vessels as quick and easy as possible.

You will be provided with High_Vis vests and info for the participants. People with boat experience prefered, but really, anyone willing to put their hand up will be appreciated.

pm me here, email me kingfisher.ps@optusnet.com.au or phone my mobile 0419 020 697.

Cheers Phill

[BrewGuru]

If we are assembling at 10 o'clock for 10.30 it will take my big old girl 3 hours from Scarborough to get to Newfarm Park I will have to leave Scarborough at approximately 7.00am.
I am picking up a Photographer from Bretts Wharf at Hamilton at 10:00 am to come and join us on board from Quest Newspapers, they will give us a positive spin on things.
I may need some assistance in the way of space near the front of the pack for opportune photo's and also being 46' long I may need some space to swing around. If someone could organise a spot for me it would be much appreciated.

Ed

[BrewGuru]

and the chant is heard getting louder from a distance...

"HANDS OFF OUR BAY...EPA!"

[Blueroo]

Good on you BrewGuru. Love your spirit.

Comms logistics

Would it be a good idea to have a couple of agreed 27Meg and Vhf channels for us all to be "standing by" for any comms requests such as clear a spot for BrewGuru. We cant broadcast the meeting but we will need inter-boat comms for logistics and dont need to tie up working VMR frequencies eg use ch 94 for 27meg. Its not exclusive use but at least we will all be tuned to the same frequency. For those with no radios its only yell from someone that has 27M or VHF or both.
Stue