Hi all,

In case anybody is interested-free marine safety day at CYCA in Sydney... my wife is helping to organise it.

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Learn what happens when a vessel transmits a distress call and how emergency services will respond.

Join us for this free event on Sunday 30th October from 10 am for a highly informative day's program. We are delighted to have David Salter, renowned journalist, TV producer and sailing veteran as our MC for this event. Hear from leading safety experts who will be able to answer all your questions and concerns.

Presentations and displays include Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Club Marine, GME, Kordia Communications, MedAire, NSW Ambulance Helicopter, NSW Police, Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) and Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW.

Book you place here www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=230701

In terms of entertainment, the following is confirmed so far:

From 12.30pm watch live demonstrations of flares and life jackets, in addition to the two patrol vessels in the pond.

A helicopter demonstration will take place at 2.30pm in adjoining Rushcutters Bay Park.

im there too