{"id":120631,"date":"2026-05-21T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/?p=120631"},"modified":"2026-05-20T19:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:28:23","slug":"queenscliff-coast-guard-granted-rare-honour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/bellarinetimes\/news\/queenscliff-coast-guard-granted-rare-honour\/","title":{"rendered":"Queenscliff Coast Guard granted rare honour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>QUEENSCLIFF&#8217;S Coast Guard flotilla has been granted a rare honour from the Borough of Queenscliffe in recognition of 50 years of service.<\/p>\n<p>The unit, officially VF9 Queenscliff, received a key to the city from borough mayor Donnie Grigau in a ceremony at Queenscliff Town Hall on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>Cr Grigau presented the key to flotilla commander Chris Smith in front of a crowd including the flotilla&#8217;s members, friends and family, neighbouring emergency services units, borough chief executive Jane Grover, Corangamite federal member Libby Coker and Member for Western Victoria Bev McArthur.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re here to recognise not just an organisation, but a legacy,&#8221; Cr Grigau said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/IMG_0709_59471.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Volunteers from Coast Guard Queenscliff, dignitaries and other emergency services units at the presentation on Tuesday. Photo: James Taylor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For half a century this group has been a constant presence on our waters, quietly, bravely and professionally keeping our community and visitors on our waters safe.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;From calm days at sea to the most challenging conditions in the Rip and beyond, the men and women of VF9 Queenscliff have answered the call without hesitation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Cr Grigau said it was fitting to present the honour during National Volunteer Week.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;VF9 Queenscliff embodies the very best of that spirit: commitment, teamwork, skill and generosity,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know that behind every rescue, every patrol and every callout there are individuals and families making sacrifices.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/IMG_0630_49471.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"358\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Coast Guard Queenscliff received the key to the city from the Borough of Queenscliffe in recognition of 50 years of service. Photo: James Taylor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Smith said it was a deeply humbling moment to accept the key.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is not just a recognition of an organisation, it is a recognition of people &#8211; volunteers who for half a century have answered the call in all conditions at all hours with professionalism, courage and unwavering commitment,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged all past members of VF9 as well as the existing volunteers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Your skill, discipline and teamwork are what sustain this organisation today,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;You represent the very best of community service.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Smith said marine search and rescue was a team effort and took place in an unpredictable and unforgiving environment.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038 \" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/IMG_0655_37019.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"355\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Borough chief executive Jane Grover speaks to the crowd at Queenscliff Town Hall. Photo. James Taylor.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Conditions can change in moments: calm seas turn rough, clear skies give way to fog and strong tides and currents challenge even the most experienced crews,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our volunteers operate in darkness, in heavy weather and often under significant time pressure, knowing every minute matters.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Despite these challenges, our crews continue to respond driven by a deep sense of duty and knowing someone out there needs our help.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUEENSCLIFF&#8217;S Coast Guard flotilla has been granted a rare honour from the Borough of Queenscliffe in recognition of 50 years of service. The unit, officially VF9 Queenscliff, received a key to the city from borough mayor Donnie Grigau in a ceremony at Queenscliff Town Hall on Tuesday. 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