Pittwater Life January 2024 Issue

your Marine Rescue NSW base
on VHF Channel 16, or use the
MarineRescue App. When you
Log On via the radio, the operator
will ask you for some basic
information about your vessel,
your destination and contacts.
You’ll enter the same details
on your smartphone or other
device if you’re using the app.
If you decide to stay out longer,
simply call the base on VHF
Ch 16 or use the MarineRescue
App to update your arrival
time. Remember to Log Off
when you’re back on shore. If
you haven’t let Marine Rescue
know you’re back safely, they
will start to look for you! More
info marinerescuensw.com.au
24-hour bowls
marathon
Locals Peter Thomas and Sheldon
Smith (right) completed a
24-hour bowls marathon for
Movember, raising $3700 to
assist men’s health.
The funds were added to
the pair’s ‘Pittwater Pelicans’
team, which raised more than
$10,000 for the month of November
and – with donations
still pouring in.
Peter and Sheldon thanked
everyone who helped by playing
against them, as well as
local donors, plus supporters
Bayview NYE fireworks
Northern Beaches Council
is hosting several
free family friendly New
Year’s Eve fireworks sites
for the community to
enjoy the festivities – with
Winnererremy Bay at Bayview
set to explode into colour at
9pm and 12 midnight.
To ensure compliance
with fireworks exclusion
zone requirements, Rowland
Reserve at Bayview will be
closed. Families can enjoy
the fireworks from multiple
outdoor vantage points
around the bay.
Other locations that
will hold 10-12 minutes of
fireworks at 9pm include:
Frenchs Forest – 9pm, Lionel
Watts Reserve, Blackbutts
Road; Dee Why – 9pm, Ted
Jackson Reserve, Dee Why
Beach; and Manly – 9pm, East
& West Esplanade, Manly Cove.
Families are encouraged
to bring your own picnic or
purchase takeaway from one
of the many local restaurants
and enjoy the fireworks
spectacular.
Council reminds readers
alcohol is prohibited at Dee
Why, Frenchs Forest, Bayview
and Manly (East Esplanade)
from 8pm-8am.
*For updates on the day
follow @beachescouncil on
Facebook and Instagram.
Pittwater RSL Club, Pittwater
Bowls Club and Iprint Digital
who sponsored the day.
20% off sports shoes
Shoe retailer Mike Pawley is
offering locals a $20 discount
(off RRP) on two brands of nonmarking
sports/court shoes to
help keep the six court surfaces
at the Northern Beaches Indoor
Sports Centre clean. Parents
looking to buy new sports
shoes for their school-aged
children are urged to head
to a Mike Pawley Sports store
(Mona Vale and Dee Why) and
check out the ASICS Court shoe
or New Balance Court shoe –
and look for the non-marking
labels on the shoes. The store
has a full inventory of Men’s,
Women’s and Children’s nonmarking
shoes. NBISC caters
for more than 9000 volleyball,
basketball and netball players
each week, spending more than
$200,000 a year in court maintenance,
with black-soled shoes
the biggest problem. More info
mikepawleysports.com.au
Vet
on call
with Dr Brown
Summer is synonymous with
sun-soaked adventures, but
for our pets, the rising temperatures
pose potential dangers.
As responsible pet owners, it’s
crucial to understand the risks
and take proactive measures to
ensure our furry companions
stay safe and cool during the
scorching months.
Heat stroke, or heat stress,
occurs when the body›s heat
production surpasses its ability
to cool down, resulting in
hyperthermia and, in severe
cases, organ failure. This
life-threatening condition can
escalate rapidly, especially for
pets outdoors on hot days.
Certain breeds such as Pugs
and French Bulldogs are more
susceptible to heat-related
issues. Additionally, animals
with heavy coats need special
attention. Consider scheduling a
grooming session to keep them
comfortable and facilitate easier
tick checks.
When temperatures soar, it’s
best to bring your pets indoors,
preferably with access to a fan
or air conditioner.
Some practical tips to safeguard
your pets:
Ensure outdoor enclosures
are shaded throughout the day,
as the sun’s position changes.
Provide fresh water daily and
consider adding ice cubes on
hot days. Check sipper bottles
for blockages.
Place a wet towel for your
pet to sit on, create a doggy ice
block, or use a child’s plastic
seashell sandpit as a pool.
Avoid walks during the
hottest part of the day. If the
ground is too hot for your feet,
it’s too hot for your pet’s paws.
Stay vigilant for signs of
heat stroke, including excessive
panting, sluggishness, drooling,
vomiting, and loss of consciousness.
If your pet exhibits these
symptoms, act promptly:
Move your pet to a cooler
place and check its breathing.
Cooling Measures: Wrap
your pet in a cool wet towel,
avoiding ice-cold water.
Seek Veterinary Attention:
Contact your vet immediately
for professional assistance. Call
Avalon (9918 0833) or Newport
(9997 4609).
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