Our Trip Log Service is for ALL BOATERS, NOT JUST MEMBERS.
If we ever need to come look for you, the basic info you provide by logging on can be critical in finding you as fast as possible. Please make logging on a habit as part of your boating trips. Make it a habit to tell family or loved ones your basic plans too, please!
 

You can logon via VHF Radio during our operating hours (8am – 6pm), or if you depart the Mackay Marine outside of those hours, you can complete a trip sheet located near the front door in the covered shelf. Our staff will collect this at 8:00am and place you onto the log.

AND PLEASE LOGOFF AT THE END OF YOUR VOYAGE.

Ensure all other communications are completed and initiate the call:
Here is an example call to logon

MRQ MKY, MRQ MKY, MRQ MKY, this is "Your Boat Name, Your Boat Name, Your Boat Name" calling on channel 21, OVER.
Response from MRQ MKY:
"Your Boat Name, Your Boat Name, Your Boat Name", MRQ MKY, MRQ MKY, MRQ MKY receiving OVER.
Your response:
MRQ MKY, "Your Boat Name", I would like to be placed on the trip log today, we are departing Mackay Harbour, our destination is Brampton Island, my estimated time or return will be at 1400hrs, I have 4 people on board, my registration details are AA1234Q , my phone number is 0412 345 678, I'm a white 6 metre Haines Hunter, OVER.
Response from MRQ MKY:
"Your Boat Name", MRQ MKY, I have logged you on, you are heading to Brampton Island, ETR 1400hrs, POB 4, phone number 0412 345 678, OVER.
Your response:
MRQ MKY, "Your Boat Name", that is correct, thankyou MRQ MKY OVER.
Response from MRQ MKY:
MRQ MKY OUT.
 
PLEASE REMEMBER TO LOG OFF WHEN YOU HAVE RETURNED BACK FROM YOUR VOYAGE TO PREVENT UNNECESSARY CONCERN OR POLICE INITIATION OF A SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION AND AVOIDABLE COSTS.

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