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West Arm WAter skiing And pWc AreA The preferred area for Water Skiing and PWC use in West Arm is defined by the area immediately west of the yellow beacons and buoys. These activities should take place during daylights hours only.

All craft transiting to the preferred area from the eastern end of West Arm at Shag Rock must not exceed 5 knots.

During times when there are no boats towing skiers or PWCs being used, the whole of West Arm is open to all recreational craft. However should a boat towing a skier or a PWC enter the preferred area, other recreational craft must leave the area.

sAfety on the WAter

WAter skiing / personAl WAter crAft (pWc) / diving Water skiingWater skiing is a popular and exciting recreational boating activity. Ski boats often travel at high speeds, so boat operators should acquaint themselves with local operating rules.

It is a requirement to have an observer (minimum 10 years of age) watching the skier at all times. The observer should transfer messages from the skier to the vessel driver. This allows the driver to concentrate on operating the boat.

The maximum number of water skiers that can be towed simultaneously is three, and water skiing can only occur during daylight hours.

Water skiing safety tips•Observethewayaheadatalltimes(itisanoffencenotto).•Donotlookbehind,that’sthejobfortheobserver.•Returntopickupafallenskierimmediately.• Ifthemotorhasnoneutralgear,stopitwhenpickingupafallenskier.•Nevertrailaskiropewithin30moftheshoreinatake-offareaunlesstheropehandleor

handles are held by the skier.•Neverdropaskinearatake-offarea.•Neverdropaskiwithoutmakingprovisionforsomeonetopickitup.•Nevermake“dummy”runsinatake-offorlandingarea-itisdangerousandanoffence.•Neverpullupsuddenlyandsprayboatsalongtheshoreline;anerrorofjudgmentcouldlead

to a crash. •Neverdrivedirectlybehindaskier,itisdangerousandanoffence.•Neversitonthegunwale,orseatback,whendriving.•Aboatcomingintodropaskierhaspriorityoverboatsabouttotakeoffwithaskier.

skiers•Readandunderstandthoroughlythecurrentboatinglawsandregulationsgoverningthe

sport.•Stayawayfromsolidobjectssuchasboats,buoys,beacons,etc.•Givethe“all-well”signalafterfallingintothewater,byclaspingbothhandsabovethehead.•Wearadequateprotectiveclothingorawetsuit.•SkiersmustwearaPFD1,2or3atalltimes.•Recoverlostskisquickly–theywillassistyoutofloat.•Knowandusetheuniversalskisignals.•Nevercomeinclosetothebeach,orlandintooshallowwater.

drivers•Knowthelawsandregulationsgoverningskiingfortheareainwhichyouareoperating.•Giveclearhandsignalstoindicateturns.•Avoidabruptmanoeuvressuchascuttingcornersortryingtoflickskiers.Poortowingcan

turn the sport into a dangerous one.

For more information see theTasmanian Safe Boating Handbook

or visit the MAST websitewww.mast.tas.gov.au

pWcsPWCs, power boards and similar craft are power boats as far as the rules are concerned. These rules include: the age of drivers, the distance offshore they can operate, and speed limits. PWC operators require a motor boat licence and the craft must be registered.

PWCsarenotallowedtotravelfasterthan5knotswithin60metresofanycraftand120metres from any person or the shore. PWCs are prohibited from entering designated swimming zones.

NOISEANNOYS-OneofthemostcommoncomplaintsaboutPWCsisnoise.

Be considerate, particularly at these times:•Earlyinthemorning.•Whenwindsareblowingtowardsresidentialareas.

Respect the peace of other people and wildlife.Remember-thefewercomplaints,thegreaterthechancetoenjoythesport.

diver BelowAny boat which has divers operating from it must display signals by day or night to inform other boat users.

ThedaytimesignalisinternationalCodeFlagA,atleast650mmlongand 500mm wide.

ski Access lAnesSki Access lanes are for transit to skiing areas, usually to and from a beach. All speed limits and navigation rules apply whilst using an access lane. Swimmers must not stray into these lanes.

speed limits To protect the interests of all water users, it is necessary to have speed limits on the water. The speed limits are as follows:•Noboatshallexceedaspeedof5knotswhenwithinaresticted5knotareaasmarkedon

the guide.•Noboatshallexceedaspeedof5knotswhenwithin60metresofawharf,jetty,shoreline

or other boat.•Noboatshallexceedaspeedof5knotswhenwithin120metresofapersonswimming,a

persondiving(displayingtheAflag-seeabove)orapersonwadinginwater.MarineandSafetyTasmaniabelievesexcessspeedonthewaterisaserioussafetymatter.On-the-spotfines can be issued to offenders.

pontoon And Jetty use protocols •Vesselmooringfrommaximumof3hoursonly.•Tobeleftcleanandtidy(NOFISHOFFAL).•Fishinglinestobewithdrawnwhenvesselsapproach.•Nolaunchingwatersports.•Noswimming/diving.•Nobikeriding.•Refertolocalcouncilformaintenanceorusageissues.

operAtion in pilotAge AreAs Recreational vessels often operate in shipping ports and channels.

Small craft skippers must be aware that large ships cannot alter course or speed quickly and often their draught restricts them to a very specific course. In

addition, it is difficult to even observe small craft from the bridges of certain ships.

Ships operating in harbours and ports are required to either carry a pilot (anadvisertothevessel’sMasterregardingnavigationintheport)ortheMastermusthaveapilotageexemption.Insuchcircumstances,therecreational skipper must keep clear of the ship at all times. The ship will displayaflagtosignifypilotagestatus.

don’t ruBBish our WAterWAysBottles, cans and plastic bags create dangerous hazards to all.

Takeyourbottles,cansandplasticbagsashoreanddisposeofthemproperly.Evensubmerged bottles and cans can end up on the beaches and river banks.

Avoiding collisionsrules for safe navigationlookoutThe skipper of a vessel must always ensure that a good lookout is maintained. A good lookout keeps both a visual check and also listens for vessels, sound signals, breaking water and the like. Be fully aware of the boating environment, especially in bad weather, restricted visibility or darkness.

Do not confuse the role of an observer when the boat is towing a water skier with a lookout. Both a lookout for general dangers and a check of the skier are required.

giving WayResponsibilities between vessels under way

•Theskippermustcontinuouslyassesstheriskofcollision with other vessels.

• Ifyouarerequiredtogiveway,doitingoodtimeand make a move which will be obvious to the other vessel.

• Inacollision,allskippersinvolvedcanbeheldresponsible even if the give way vessel does not give way because each skipper is required to exercise caution and take avoiding action.

• Ingeneral,recreationalpoweredvesselsshouldgiveway to:

- Sailingvessels.- Vesselswhicharehamperedbysuchtasksasdredging

or cable laying.- Vesselsapproachingheadon.- Vesselsapproachingfromthestarboardside.- Vesselsdisplayingspeciallightsandsignals.- Largevesselsrestrictedintheirmanoeuvrability.- Vesselsbeingovertaken.- Vesselsengagedinfishingthatshowtheappropriate

signals.- Vesselsunderthecontrolofapilot.Alwayskeeptotheright-hand(orstarboard)sideofchannels.

operating rulesport:Ifapower-drivenvesselapproacheswithinthissector,maintainyourcourseandspeedwith caution

stArBoArd: If any vessel approaches within this sector, keep out of its way. (This does not always apply if one or both vessels are sailboats)

STERN:Ifanyvesselapproachesthissector,maintainyourcourseandspeedwithcaution.

sailing vesselsWhen each sailing vessel has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on the port side shall keep out of the way of the vessel with the wind on its starboard side.

When both sailing vessels have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to leeward.

nAvigAtion Aidscoming in and going out ruleWhen leaving harbour the port (red) mark should be passedontheboat’sstarboardside.

Upon entering harbour the port (red) mark should be passedontheboat’sportside.

Whenleavingharbourthestarboard(green)markshouldbepassedontheboat’sportside.

Uponenteringharbourthestarboard(green)markshouldbepassedontheboat’sstarboardside.

single lateral marksOftenlateralmarksarenotplacedinpairs,soyouwillneedtodecideonthe safe side to pass. The safe side to pass a lateral navigation marker is determined by your direction of travel to or from the sea (refer to nautical charts).

dual lateral marksWhen both port and starboard lateral marks are placed near to each other you travel between the two of them.

not for nAvigAtion purposesNavigationaidsandchannelpositionareindicativeonlyandshouldnotbeusedfornavigationpurposes.UseNauticalChartsAUS167andAUS168fornavigation.

NauticalChartsareavailablefromTamarMarine-Launceston,BoatShack-Devonport.

Channel Contour

Drying Line, Reef/Rock

High Water Mark (HWM)

Port Beacon, with Light

Starboard Beacon, with Light

Other Beacons, with Light

Buoys, with Light

Cardinal Marks Black and Yellow, Black Tops White Lights

Overhead Power Lines

Submarine Cable

Prohibited Anchorage

Prohibited Area No Boating, PWC Use or Skiing

5 Knot Area

Preferred Ski Area

Reserves

Municipal Area Boundary

Facilities, Point of Interest, Anchorage

Lighthouse, Yacht Club, RowingFor other symbols refer to Key to Facilities

Produced by Marine and Safety Tasmania, TASMAP and G.J. Walkem & Co. withassistance from TasPorts, Australian Hydrographic Office

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tide informAtionLaunceston add 1hr.35m. to GeorgeTownRosevears add 0hr.55m. to GeorgeTownBlackwall add 0hr.47m. to GeorgeTownSidmouth add 0hr.35m. to GeorgeTownBellBay add 0hr.07m. to GeorgeTownBeautyPt. add 0hr.07m. to GeorgeTownPilotStn. subtract 0hr.13m. from GeorgeTown

AtSidmouth,atidalstreamruns30minutesafterH.W.andL.W.bytheshore.AtGeorgeTown,atidalstreamruns40minutesafterH.W.andL.W.bytheshore.

tABle of distAnces (nAuticAl miles)from fromhebe reef light launcestonto tolaunceston hebe reef light0.0 HebeReefLight 37.11.7 MiddleGroundBeacon 35.42.3 ShearBeacon 34.84.7 BombayBeacon 32.47.4 PointEffingham 29.78.2 InspectionHeadWharf 28.99.5 No.3BellBayWharf 27.614.0 PointRapid 23.115.9 DrumstickLight 21.217.0 BarrettsPoint 20.120.0 SwanPointBeacon 17.125.9 RosevearsTideGauge 11.229.5 Dilston 7.632.9 TamarIsland 4.235.6 No.7Light 1.5

topic contAct phone / vhfgenerAl informAtion Emergency Police/Ambulance/Fire 000NationalParks ParksandWildlifeService 1300366773

CoastalPatrol RoyalVolunteerCoastalPatrol 63821680/63834701 (TamarDivision) VHFChannel16 RepeaterChannel82

BoAting BoatLicensing MAST/ServiceTasmania 62358888/1300135513BoatRegistration MAST/ServiceTasmania 62358888/1300135513BoatMoorings MAST/ServiceTasmania 62358888/1300135513Commercial TasPorts 1300366742VHFChannel12Shipping & Pilotage

fishing LegalFishSizes DPIPWEorServiceTasmania 0427655557Netting(Restrictions DPIPWEorServiceTasmania 0427655557apply in the Tamar)

yAcht And BoAt cluBs Yachting,Boating TamarYachtClub 63318013 GeorgeTownYacht&PowerBoatClub0419357028 PortDalrympleYachtClub 63834110 DeviotSailingClub 62442914 TamarRowingClub 63342141 NorthEskRowingClub 63315575 LauncestonUniversityRowingClub 63243776

locAl government TamarCouncils LauncestonCityCouncil 63233000/63233333 WestTamarCouncil 63836350/63239300 GeorgeTownCouncil 63828800

WeAtherMASTWeatherServicefortheTamarAreaatthecostofalocalcall(03)63232555.

RoyalVolunteerCoastalPatrol(TamarDivision)open24hours7daysaweek.Reportsavailableanytimebyrequestorregularlyduringbadweatherat0750,1150,1350&1850onVHFChannel16,27MHZChannel88,HF2524.

Regular boating weather forecasts on ABC radio.

locAl service tAsmAniA locAtionsBeaconsfield WestTamarCouncilChambers,WestStreet,Beaconsfield,7270Georgetown 16-18AnneStreet,GeorgeTown,7253Launceston HentyHouse,1CivicSquare,Launceston,7250Longford Shop3/10MarlboroughStreet,Longford,7301

lighting up your crAft for sAfetySpotlights can be used to identify specific hazards, but this should only be done when operating at very slow speed and without affecting other waterway users. It is unsafe to navigate a vessel with light illuminating the water directly ahead because it deprives you and other vessel operators of night vision.

It is important to slow down and keep a good lookout.

rememBer•Notallnavigationhazardshavelightsindicatingtheirposition.•Backgroundlightingontheshorecancauseconfusion.•Allvesselsarerequiredtoshowsomeformoflightingatnight.•Somevesselsmooredinapprovedmooringareas&oysterleasesmaynotbelit.•Vesselsshouldoperateatasafespeedfortheconditions.

navigation lights are required to be shown on vessels:•Betweensunsetandsunrise•Whenvisibilityisrestricted

if the vessel does not have lights, it is an offence to operate it at these times.

Power-drivenvesselsoflessthan12metresinlengthmustshowthefollowinglights:(a) a masthead light, sidelights and a stern light, or(b)all-roundwhitelightandsidelights

personAl first Aidsunburnprevention •Wearabroad-brimmedhatandprotectiveclothingoutdoorsevenwhenitiscloudy.•Applysuncreenfrequentlywhileyouareoutdoors.

treatment•Restinacoolplace.•Givethepatientfluidsbymouth.•Applycoolcompresstotheaffectedareas.•Donotprickblisters.•Seekmedicaladviceifsunburnisextensive.

hypothermiaHypothermia is excessive cooling of the body from immersion in cold water or exposure to very cold weather. It can be fatal.

signs and symptomsWorsening mental and physical performance:

•Apersonwillbecomesleepyandconfused,haveproblemsinwalkingandtalkingandmayeven lose consciousness.

•Shivering–thisisanearlysignwhichwilldisappearastheconditiongetsworse.•Slow,irregularpulse.•Waxy,discolouredskin.

treatment•Danger. Response. Airway. Breathing. Circulation.•Handlethecasualtycarefully–avoidmovementwhichmightcauseirregularheartaction.•Keepthecasualtylyingdown.

to prevent further heat loss•Shelterfromcold.•Wrapthecasualtyandawarmbodiedcompanioninablanketorsleepingbag•Covertheheadandneckbutleavethefaceuncovered.• Ifthereisenoughshelter,removewetclothes.•Coveredhotwaterbottlesorothersourcesofgentleheatsuchaswrappedwarmstones

can be applied to groin, armpits, and the sides of the neck.• Ifthecasualtyisconscious,givesmallquantitiesofwarm,sweetenedfluids.

do not•Givealcohol–thisreducestheabilitytocreatebodyheatthroughshiveringandbydilating

vessels it actually increases heat loss.•RuborMassage.•Exposetoexcessiveheat–ahypothermicpersonmayburnveryeasily.

(InformationsuppliedbytheRoyalLifeSavingSociety)

trAilering your BoAtkeeping peace at the boat ramp!Theaimofboatingistobeoutonthewater,soit’simportantthatallusersofaboatramp

canlaunchandretrievetheirboatsquicklyandefficiently.Followthetipsbelowandnobody should get hot under the collar at the boat ramp.

tips for launching:•Makesureyourtraileriswellmaintained-seawaterdamages

wheel bearings, trailer lights and springs quickly.•Bepreparedbeforeyougettotheboatramp-checkthatthe

boatisreadytouseandMAKESURETHEBUNGSAREIN!•Don’tblocktheramp!!Removetrailerlightsandtie-downstrapsin

the parking area.•Tieapainter(rope)tothevesselsothatyoucancontrolitasit

comes off the trailer.•Checkthestateoftideandconditionoframpbeforereversing

downtheramp-itmaysaveyougettingbogged!

tips for retrieving your boat:•Beprepared•Organiseberthinglinesandappointcrewtolookafterthevesselwhilethetraileris

retrieved.•Runthewinchcableoutandhookitupatthebackofthetrailerbeforereversingdownthe

ramp.It’sthenreadytohooktheboaton.•Don’treversetoofardowntheramp-somerampsaredifficultornotsuitableatlowtide.•Remembertoraisetheoutboardbeforewinchingtheboatontothetrailer.•Connectthesafetychainwhentheboatisinthecorrectposition.•Driveclearoftherampsoit’sfreeforotherstouse.•Removebungs,attachtie-downstrapsandreadytheboatforthetriphomeintheparking

area.•Flushthemotorandmaintaintheboatproperlywhenyougethome.

not for nAvigAtion purposesNavigationaidsandchannelpositionareindicativeonlyandshouldnotbeusedfornavigationpurposes.UseNauticalChartsAUS167andAUS168fornavigation.

NauticalChartsareavailablefromTamarMarine-Launceston,BoatShack-Devonport, MapCentre-Hobart.

licensing requirements

When do I need a licence? To drive any registered motor boat. This includes all recreational vessels (other than a hire and drive vessel) with an engine 4HP or greater. This includes personal watercraft(PWC)egjetskis.

How do I get a licence? AttendaMASTBoatsafepracticaltuitionmotorboatlicence course. Course providers can be found on the MASTwebsitewww.mast.tas.gov.au

What is a provisional licence? Provisional licences will be available to people aged between12and17yearsofage.Thefollowingrestrictions and conditions apply:•Youmustbeaccompaniedbyaresponsibleadult.•Youmustnottakechargeofamotorboatatnight.•Youmustnotatanytimeexceedthespeedof20

knots.•Youmustnottowaskier.•Youmustnottowanaquaplaner.

Will other licences be accepted? MASTwillrecognisethefollowingtooperateamotorboat: •AcurrentlicenceissuedinanotherState.•AvalidandapplicableCertificateofCompetency.

What will the licence look like? The licence will be a card that is valid for a maximum three years.

What if my licence has expired? Licencesthatexpirewillrequirearesitofatest.Youcan be fined for being in charge of a motor boat without a licence.

What if I operate without a

licence?

Youmustproducealicencewhenrequired.Ifyouoperatewithoutalicenceyoumayreceiveanon-the-spot fine or be taken to court.

What if I want to operate a boat for commercial purposes?

A motor boat licence is for recreational boating only. YouwillneedaCertificateofCompetencytooperateavesselcommercially.CallMASTfordetails.

registrAtion requirements

Does my vessel need registering? Any vessel of 4hp or greater requires registration. It is the same requirement for licensing and registration.

How do I register my boat? YoumustcompletearegistrationformthatisavailablefromMASTorServiceTasmania.Aregistrationfeewillapply.Youwillbenotifiedbymailofyournewregistration number.

Does my tender need separate registration?

No-tendersof4.5metresorlessusedwithinadistance of 0.5 nautical miles of the larger registered vessel need only carry the registration number of the larger vessel.

My boat is registered elsewhere - is this acceptable?

If your vessel carries valid registration as an Australian ship or registration from another State, it does not require Tasmanian registration. Upon expiry of interstate registration, Tasmanian registration will be required.

What registration details do I have to display?

Youmustattachyourregistrationlabelinapositionthatisvisiblefromoutsidethevessel.Youmustalsodisplay your registration number on each side of your boat.

How often do I get a registration renewal?

MASTnowissuesrenewalsonacalendaryearbasis.Therefore, if you register a boat in June, you pay pro rata for 6 months and pay the full renewal amount like everyone else in the new year.

What if my registration has expired?

Youwillberequiredtore-registeryourvesselifyourregistrationhaslapsed.Youcanbefinedforusinganunregistered vessel.

How do I transfer ownership of a motor boat?

ATransferofOwnershipofMotorBoat/Mooringformshould he completed and signed by both the vendor andpurchaser.TheformcanthenbepostedtoMASTor taken to Service Tasmania with the transfer fee.

What if I want to use my boat for commercial purposes?

Motorboatregistrationisforrecreationalpurposesonly.CallMASTfordetailsonhowtoplaceavesselincommercial survey.

Bareboat Charter and Commercial Vessels

Vesselsthatyoubareboatcharterorpaytoboardasapassenger must be in commercial survey. A certificate of survey should be displayed on board the vessel. This lets you know the vessel has been inspected by a surveyor for your safety.

Hire and Drive Vessels Youcanoperateahireanddrivevesselthatdoesnotexceed8knotswithoutaboatlicenceprovidedyoureceive adequate training to operate the boat safely. All hire and drive operators must hold a hire and drive licence.

minimum sAfety equipment r = recommended √ = mandatory

Equipment Lessthan6metre boat in sheltered

waters

Lessthan6metre boat in all other

waters

Morethan6metre boat in sheltered

waters

Morethan6metre boat in all other

waters

Anchor, rope and chain √ √ √ √

Bailer/Bilgepump √ √ √ √

PersonalFloatationDevice(PFD) √ √ √ √

Fireextinguisher √ √ √ √

Oars/auxiliarypropulsion √ √ R R

Flares √ √ √ √

Heaving line R √ √ √

Lifebuoy √ √ √

EPIRB √ R √

Radarreflector √ R √

Firstaidkit R √ R √

Water R √ R √

Marineradio R √ R √

MASTcapacitylabel √ √ √ √

personal flotation devices (pfd)Anapprovedpersonalflotationdevicemustbeprovidedforeachpersononboard.ItiscompulsorytowearaPFDinanyrecreationalmotorboatormotor-propelledtenderthatisunder six (6) metres in length and is under power.

Itisalsocompulsoryforchildrenundertheageof12yearstowearaPFDinarecreationalmotorboatormotor-propelledtenderofanylengthwhileunderpower.BoatersarenotrequiredtowearaPFDwhiletheyarewithinadeckhouse,cabinorsecureenclosedspace.

personal flotation device (pfd) - level 150 or level 100ALevel150or100mustcomplywiththeAustralianStandardAS4758.Thiswillbeclearlymarkedinsidethegarment.Thesejacketsarerequiredforshelteredandopenwaters.Itisrecommendedchildrenusethisstyleofjacketinalloperationalareas

personal flotation device - level 50ALevel50mustcomplywithAustralianStandardAS4758.Thiswillbeclearlymarkedinsidethegarment.Thesejacketsaretobeusedinsmoothwateronly.

personal flotation device - level 50 special purposeALevel50SpecialPurposemustcomplywithAS4758.ThesejacketsdonotmeetAustralianStandards Association colour requirements. They can be worn by operators of kayaks, PWCs in sheltered waters and people being being towed on skis, wakeboards etc. They are not to be usedasthemainlifejacketinaboat.

Anchor, chain and lineAn anchor with a high holding power such as a spade or plough is required to be carried with a specified length of line. A length of chain must be attached before the anchor.





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