Jamie Vogler holds up the Bamaga number plate he’ll hang up at home. Photo: Facebook.
Adventure enthusiast and digital creator Jamie Vogler has turned the corner at the top of the Cape and is heading down the west coast as part of the Coast to Carpentaria Charity Challenge.
The Perth-based influencer set out on his 24-day adventure from Townsville to Normanton earlier this month (9 November) to raise awareness and funds for the Cowboys Community Foundation and its life-changing programs.
Jamie is docking in regional and remote communities during the more than 2000 km voyage to showcase the scenery, engage with residents and join the Cowboys community team in delivering its initiatives.
On a Facebook post from his custom-built seven-metre vessel, Jamie thanked the Bamaga community for its hospitality and friendship – and for a memento he will keep forever!
“The impact around these communities and the respect everyone up here has for the @nqcowboysfoundation speaks more than words,” he posted.
“To see it in person has just been amazing… It’s the whole reason we did this trip. To raise awareness and money for these epic people in QLD!
“Will be hanging that Bamaga number plate up wherever I live for years to come! Thanks to everyone who has donated to help make a difference.”
He said the Cape and the work of the foundation inspired him to take on the challenge.
“This is an amazing opportunity for me to experience and share what this stunning part of the world has to offer,” Jamie said.
“The Cowboys play such a huge role in this region on the field and off. I chose the foundation because of the amazing work they do through programs like Try for 5! and NRL Cowboys House.
“Our goal is to highlight the land and seascapes, make some new mates, have plenty of fun and raise $25,000 to help the Cowboys charity keep making a difference.”
A ceremonial marine cannon send-off gets Jamie’s custom-built seven-metre vessel underway on the 24-day adventure. Photo: Cowboys Community Foundation.
Jamie and his crew were farewelled in Townsville by foundation staff and NRL Cowboys House students with a ceremonial marine cannon send-off.
Their route takes in Cooktown, Cape Melville, Lockhart River, Captain Billy Landing, Bamaga, Mapoon, Weipa, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw, Karumba before finishing in Normanton in early December (weather permitting).
Jamie’s progress can be tracked on his social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok (search Jamie Vogler). Donations can be made via the Coast to Carpentaria Charity Challenge.
Jamie and the crew are now heading south to Mapoon, Weipa, Aurukun, Pormpuraaw and Karumba before finishing in Normanton. Photo: Supplied.
