CLUB MANAGEMENT

As Club President, Drew Gardiner brings a lifetime of fishing experience, from commercial fishing to personal pursuits on the water.

Being the owner of Gardiner’s Tackle World Rainbow Beach, Drew is widely known for his knowledge and passion for all things fishing.

When he is not casting a line, Drew enjoys spending quality time with his family and heading west for some hunting adventures.

Craig, a new resident to Rainbow has been with the RBAA club for 3 years and is a keen beach fisher. Hailing originally from Redcliffe, Craig has spent his adult life working in the open cut mining industry in Central Australia as well as other countries.

Craig spent his younger years walking the beaches of Moreton Island chasing whiting with his dad Keith, who was one of the founding members of Redcliff City Amateur Anglers.

With fond memories of elbow slapper whiting and all-day beach fishing at Yellow Patch and North Point, Craig embraces the fun that stalking beach fish can bring to an individual and the
whole family.

As Treasurer, Kimberley supports the club’s financial management with skills drawn from her professional role as a Director of Payroll in the public sector.

She has been fishing for over 10 years, enjoying both inshore and offshore experiences, and has travelled extensively across Queensland on fishing trips.

Kimberley values the friendships, stories, and shared passion that come with being part of the club.

Hch (Helaine) loves any type of fishing and will fish in a puddle if she has half a chance.

She has rebuilt two old school Haines Hunter boats and gets offshore as often as weather permits.

Beach fishing has also become a favourite when getting offshore is not an option.
Her background in finance stands her in good stead to step into the assistant treasurer role, and enjoys the social aspects of the club.

As Club Captain, Jim McGuckin brings a wealth of experience gained from a lifetime of fishing.

He is passionate about mentoring others and sharing his knowledge with other members. Known for his offshore fishing.

Jim is often in friendly competition with Vice–Captain Patty.

Outside of fishing, Jim enjoys spending time with family and keeping up with his favourite NRL Team – The Broncos!

As Vice-Captain, Patty Glover is known for his love of offshore fishing and his determination to get out there, no matter the conditions.

Working as a plasterer during the week, he spends his weekends up at Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach doing what he enjoys most fishing or crabbing and bringing home quality catches.

Fiona developed her love of fishing as a child, pumping yabbies and casting a line into the Brunswick River in northern NSW.

These days, she enjoys fishing the local beaches with her family on warm, sunny days, chasing whiting.

Fiona is also a nurse and has been coming to Rainbow Beach for more than 20 years.

She loves the camaraderie, friendships and strong community spirit of the club.

As RBAA’s Junior Mentor, Steve Bennett is dedicated to supporting and developing young members of the club to equip them with fishing skills that will last them a lifetime.

Steve is also the Principal of the Rainbow Beach State School. Outside of work, Steve enjoys spending time fishing on the beach or out in the boat with his son Sonny, who shares his passion as an active cadet member of the RBAA.