Update on PFD legislation (SA)
September 15, 2012Just a note to update WindsurfingSA members on progress on the PFD legislation. Unfortunately for Harry (1st Seabreeze link), we now have clear evidence of the dangers of wearing the wrong PFD in the wrong circumstance. A small group lead by Harry and including WSA and SAKSA will be meeting with Transport SA at some date yet to be confirmed. The consensus seems to be evolving towards seeking a change to the current (and new) Victorian legislation. Their rules are:
- no PFD if within 400m of shore if wearing a wetsuit at least 3mm thick
- Type 1 or 2 PFD if more than 400 m from shore
Link to the following document if you want more info on the different legislations across the states.
PFD Legislation and Windsurfing in South Australia
Discussions on Seabreeze Forum:
* Windsurfer wearing pfd in surf suffers neck injury
* Changing the BS PFD Legislation
SA Govt:
* Marine safety equipment
Membership Applications/Renewals accepted at:
wsa.roundtablelive.org
coming events also listed here
Cheers,
Windsurfing SA
Hi John,
You mention Vic Pfd rules are for 400m. I believe this is incorrect. Do you have doc or link that states 400m?
Best Regards, Stephen Coward President Windsurfing Victoria Inc
Ph: 0412823934 Web: http://www.wv.org.au
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VICTORIAN RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY HANDBOOK Page 55
http://www.transportsafety.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/77515/Victorian-Recreational-Boating-Safety-Handbook-Chapter-4.pdf
Also see..
http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/Domino/Web_Notes/LDMS/PubStatbook.nsf/93eb987ebadd283dca256e92000e4069/4E1D8CAEBF8C3346CA257A1C0077ECAD/$FILE/12-045sr.pdfbookmarked.pdf
Page 94 Rule 100 Subregulation (4)