Calling surf boaters for Tom and Gerry crew

IN October, Dubbo Photo News ran a story on the surf boat donated to Dubbo via Coogee and Kempsey Surf Clubs. The life-saving vessel is named in honour of former St Johns and Dubbo CYMS junior Gerard Yeo and his friend Tom Singer who died in the 2002 Bali bombing.

The treasured item is under cover at the moment and a young builder, Jason Longhurst, who is working on the new hospital saw our article and made himself known to “T and G” co-ordinator Andrew Mckay.

“I’ve had 15 years competing in similar boats at Nobby’s in Newcastle and I'd love to help get the boys back in the water,” Jason offered.

Well, it will happen in the New Year.

Have you crewed in one of these surf boats? Been a member of a surf lifesaving club? Like to learn the skills in the 4-person, one sweep vessel?

Contact Andrew Mckay on 0405 494 684.

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PHOTO: Dubbo Photo News first reported the story on October 11. With vessel “Tom and Gerry” are Jim Edwards, Scott Edwards, Pat and Keir Yeo, and Andrew Mckay.