Eurobodalla Fishing & Boating Network

 The inaugural meeting of EFBN

A group of fishing and boating clubs came together at the Catalina Club on Sunday to form the Network namely:

• Batemans Bay Bowling Club Fishing Club,

• Batemans Bay Soldiers Club Fishing Club,

• Batemans Bay Game Fishing Club,

• Narooma Sportfishing and Game Fishing Club,

• Narooma Bowling Club Fishing Club,

• Malua Bay Fishing Club,

• Tomakin Sports Club Fishing Club,

• Bateman Bay Boaters Association Inc

It was a great meeting of like minded individual with a common goal. The draft Objectives and Goals is out for comment but is shown here for those Clubs who may wish to join to consider.

Objectives

To promote fishing and boating in the Eurobodalla through the sharing of information, ideas and initiatives.

The Network is a body of volunteer and non-commercial entities that came together to promote the goals and interests of the fishing and boating community.

To maintain the individual organisation’s independence but to facilitate a simple contact point from and to Government, Council and semi-government bodies for clear communications, consultation, negotiation and information sharing.

Goals of the Network are:

• To promote effective consultation and communication between all government bodies and the Network and our members
• To promote the installation and maintenance of marine infrastructure for all to enjoy
• To facilitate our communities recreational time on and close to the water
• To promote safe boating and fishing for all participants
• To advocate for navigation and safety aids, facilities and installations within our recreational area
• To encourage children and the less able to participate in the activities we promote
• To encourage sustainable fishing practices
• To pursue and secure the rights of our community to free access to the public waters and resources of our area.

Tactics and Action Plans

A number of actions were initiated at the inaugural meeting. Some have been implemented while others will come to fruition later. The delay in the local Council election has set back some initiatives while the lockdown has fostered others.

The details of progress will be communicated via the Network's communication and other media.