Last week’s internet and news sensation, and three time world champ, Mick Fanning, is the latest to throw his support behind the search for the crew of a fishing boat which went missing off the coast of WA last week.

Geraldton’s Chad Fairley and Murray Turner and Mason Carter from Kalbarri, set off on a 10 day fishing trip east of Karratha aboard the 13m Returner.

They failed to return to port on the scheduled date and have not been heard from since signals from the boat’s transponder were broadcast just after midnight on July 11.

A massive air, land and sea search uncovered items from the boat, including a life raft, and EPIRB, which had not been activated.

Now, families and friends of the crew have started a gofundme page to continue the search, and the champ took to Instagram to raise awareness.

“The search continues and it is a costly procedure with boats, planes and helicopters all in on the search.

“Any donations will be greatly appreciated to help fund the recovery of our fallen friends.”

Kalbarri local, Ry Craike, also voiced his support for the campaign earlier this week.

“I have been blown away to see how much our whole community has come together to help in any way they can and it’s a true testament as to how much these legends were loved,” said Craike.

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the Carter and Fairly families along with all our friends who have been up north in the area searching every nook and cranny of the ocean and land for days on end for any sign of the boys.”

Craike is also offering two new surfboards as a way of encourage donations, for more visit http://rycraikesfishoutofwater.com/category/instagram/