The events of Bali will touch all of us for a long time. The bombings of October 12 killed 88 Australians. Ulladulla, a coastal village of the South Coast lost two of their sons, local surfers Danny Lewis and Craig Dunn.

Last weekend, the Ulladulla Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol held a service of Dedication for their new rescue vessel Lewis Dunn named after the two Ulladulla surfers who were killed in the Bali bombing tragedy last year. The Lewis-Dunn is a quick response vessel that will replace the older Kylie III.

RVCP Commander Neil Wark welcomed all to the naming ceremony held at Ulladulla Harbour. Catholic priest Fr. Francis Tran conducted the service whilst watched by members of the RVCP, family members of Danny and Craig and the Ulladulla community.

The 7.5 metre Shark Cat Lewis Dunn costing $55,000 was purchased using funds raised by the monthly Coastal Patrol markets and donations from the community. Powered by twin Mariner 235hp outboard motors and is capable of more than 40 knots, ensuring a speedy response to any emergency in all but the very worse seas.

Equipped with global positioning system, depth sounder and all radios, the Lewis Dunn will enhance the RVCP crew's search and rescue capability at night and in bad weather.

Both Danny Lewis and Craig Dunn, grew up fishing and surfing reflecting both the boys' love of the sea. The Dunn family have been involved in professional fishing at Ulladulla for over 50 years. Their families were honored by the decision of the Ulladulla RVCP to name the new boat after the boys.

Craig's mother Gayle spoke on behalf of the families and thanked the RVCP and others for the service. "It is an honour to have the boys memory preserved in such a fitting way as Danny and Craig's lives always revolved around the water" Gayle said.

"They would be proud to be part of the many challenges the Lewis Dunn will face as it preforms its vital role in ensuring the safe return of all sailors and fisherman that use our coastline."

There was not a dry eye when Gayle thanked the RVCP for preserving the memory of Danny and Craig, "knowing they will be with the vessel forever, watching over their playground".

Ulladulla RVCP is one of the largest divisions in NSW, boasting over 80 active members. Maintaining a 24 hour radio watch on coastal water with rescue crews on constant standby to assists vessels in distress.