Record-breaking Lord Howe yacht rescue crew honoured for efforts at the 2021 National Search and Rescue Awards.

Tracey Fairhurst
November 1 2021 - 4:00pm
NSW Water Police delivers the yacht back to the harbour in Nelson Bay. Photo: NSW Police.
NSW Water Police delivers the yacht back to the harbour in Nelson Bay. Photo: NSW Police.

IT was a record-breaking 54 hour rescue mission in treacherous conditions from Lord Howe Island to Port Stephens on the NSW North Coast.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options
Tracey Fairhurst

The Port News has been at the heart of its community for more than 135 years. Your stories matter to us and so does local journalism. If you have a story to share, email tracey.fairhurst@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Get the latest Nowra news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.