Marine Rescue Nambucca launches stunning 2026 fundraising calendar

MARINE Rescue Nambucca has unveiled its 2026 fundraising calendar, an annual project that celebrates the beauty of the region’s waterways while supporting the vital work of the unit’s volunteers.

The release comes at an ideal time, with the organisation experiencing a welcome surge in new recruits just ahead of the busy holiday boating season.

Each year, the unit produces a calendar featuring professional-standard photographs showcasing the waterways from Scotts Head through to Urunga; the estuaries, beaches and river systems that make the Nambucca region such a treasured part of the Mid North Coast.

The 2026 edition continues this tradition, with breathtaking imagery donated by Matt Campbell of North Coast Photography, a former Marine Rescue Nambucca member and past resident of Nambucca Heads.

The calendar is priced at $20 and is available from the Nambucca Heads Newsagency, the Visitor Information Centre, and selected local caravan parks.

All funds raised go directly towards supporting Marine Rescue Nambucca’s operations, equipment, training and community safety initiatives.

A highlight of the calendar is its comprehensive Safe Boating Advice, printed on the inside cover.

This information provides essential reminders for both locals and visitors, promoting safer boating habits during the peak summer season.

Additional details about Marine Rescue and marine safety appear inside, while each month displays one of the region’s spectacular waterway images.

While Marine Rescue NSW receives substantial support from the NSW Government, including annual grants and revenue from the recreational boating levy, local fundraising remains essential.

Marine Rescue NSW is a not-for-profit organisation, and individual units such as Marine Rescue Nambucca must fundraise to meet many of their day-to-day costs.
By Mick BIRTLES