thommo 000 said...
Hey gang, just got this in the mail, thought it might save someone 900 bucks !!!
New safety requirements under the Marine Act 1982 for tow in surfing are being trialled until 6th April 2010.
If you are engaged in this activity using personal water craft, you will be required to comply with these safety requirements, which you can find by clicking on the following link;
www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/19242.asp
or contact the Marine Operations Centre on 9431 1000
cheers....
1. PWC operator and the person being towed must hold a Recreational Skippers Ticket (RST).
2. Towing is limited to only one person at a time.
3. Tow In Surfing activities must not impede the safe passage or navigation of any other craft and must give right of way to all other aquatic activities.
4. Tow In Surfing activities must maintain a minimum distance of 45 metres away from any other Tow In Surfing activities and 200 metres from all other aquatic activities (swimmers, paddle surfers, other vessels, persons on the shore).5. Tow In Surfing activities can only operate between the hours of Sunrise and Sunset.
6. Each PWC conducting Tow In Surfing activities in any area is to be equipped at all times with—
• All safety equipment as required under the WA Navigable Waters Regulations 1958
• A rescue sled for each operating PWC with a minimum size of 90 cm wide, 1.2 m long and 7 cm thick and equipped with a minimum of 5 grip handles. The use of the sled is not to exceed the load capacity recommended by the manufacturer
• 2 x kill switch lanyards, one to be worn on the wrist or attached to the PFD of the operator and the other to be wrapped around the handlebars of the PWC
• A Marine Band Radio which has an effective range of coverage for area of operation
• A suitable quick release floating tow rope
• A suitable bow tow line
• A suitable first aid kit
• Dive fins, mask and a safety knife in a readily accessible location
