Michael Williams

March 8th, 2008, by admin

Michael Williams a Black Belt from Runbukan Yamba has been making national news over the past weeks for his heroic efforts after swimming to shore when the trawler he was on sank 10 miles off shore.

Breaking News English quotes “Michael Williams, 39, amazed rescue workers and emergency services after his marathon 12-kilometre swim off the coast of New South Wales. His shrimp trawler hit a coral reef and sank very quickly. There was no time to radio for help so Williams and the two other fishermen on the boat had no choice but to jump into the sea. The three men became separated in the dark and Williams decided to swim to the shore. His feat of endurance amazed rescue workers and the fishing community. His efforts meant he was able to save one of his two crew mates. A rescue helicopter pulled John Jarrett, 41, from the ocean soon after Williams raised the alarm”

Shihan Ross Roberts spoke the The Australian and showed little surprise at the mental strength and endurance Mike showed “He’s as tough as nails and his old man is as well,” he said.

Our thoughts go out to the Picton family for the tragic lost Charlie in this accident.

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Yamba

March 1st, 2008, by admin

Ross Roberts – Shihan 7th Dan

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