New Life Jackets

Just a reminder to all boaties – please make sure when receiving a new life jacket to check how to wear it and its capabilities.   In WA it is mandatory to wear a life jacket when operating a vessel more than 400 metres offshore in unprotected waters.  They are vital on all waters and DoT and Marine Rescue Groups encourage you to wear your life jacket at all times when boating and especially in the following circumstances:

• At the first sign of bad weather;

• Between sunset and sunrise or during restricted visibility;

• When operating in unfamiliar waters;

• When operating with a following sea;

• When boating alone (this is especially recommended); and

• If you are a poor swimmer.

Practise putting them on in the dark and in the water – it is harder than you think!!

Credit: Department of Transport. Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/marine