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Gorgo

VIC

5124 posts

Gorgo

VIC, 5124 posts

11 Dec 2012 3:39pm

Under the boating regulations we are required to wear PFD when more than 400m from the waters edge.

~~http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/527527/Guide-to-Kite-Boarding-Port-Phillip-Western-Port.pdf~~

www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/41121/Victorian-Recreational-Boating-Safety-Handbook.pdf (page 61 or search for kiteboard)

I'm not being the fun police. I don't care if you wear life jackets or not. But, if I was in the Water Police I could probably ignore the odd kite boarder without a life jacket. If I saw 25 people in a bunch with no life jackets I would feel obliged to book them if only because Marine Safety would kick my arse for not doing it.

salt

VIC

617 posts

salt

VIC, 617 posts

11 Dec 2012 10:55pm

Under marine safety law, you are required to wear a
specified type of PFD when in an open area of
a recreational vessel that is underway based
on the vessel type/length and the type of
waters it is in (refer to table on page 55)

Kiteboard or sailboard PFD type 1, or 2

pFD type 2
A PFD type 2 is a buoyancy vest – not a life
jacket. It will provide less buoyancy than
a PFD type 1 but is sufficient to keep your
head above water. Like a PFD type 1 they are
manufactured in high visibility colours.

well i'll wear my impact vest but that's it

Peterc150

VIC

710 posts

Peterc150

VIC, 710 posts

12 Dec 2012 12:40pm

Here are some vest options kitesurfing-handbook.peterskiteboarding.com/gear/buoyancy-vests

I normally kite in my impact vest (Type 3) but will probably use the Type 2 Canoeing version as it has the front pocket (for snacks) and a pouch for a water bladder on the back.

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