Bunbury Busselton boating guide

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Bunbury Busselton boating guide
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Freestyling personal water craft
Samphire
Bay
Freestyle driving, wave jumping and
surfing is prohibited in all speed
restricted areas, and all waters of
the Leschenault Esturay.
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Leschenault
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Alexander
Island
Closed Waters
All Vessels
Australind Bridge
8 knots
Swimming
Prohibited
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BREAKING WAVES
SHIFTING SANDS
STRONG TIDES
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TURKEY POINT
LI
Notice to Mariners
Before undertaking any boating activities please
check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary
Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s website
www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm
5
ore
Caution: The Cut
450
m
sh
20
Fishing
Platform
ur r
20
(4)
TAKE CARE
BE PROP AWARE
off
Bunbury Port security
Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security
Act 2003 all the waters contained within the Bunbury Inner
Harbour and an area extending for 50 metres around all port
facilities and jetties within the Bunbury Outer Harbour have
been designated a Port Security Zone. Vessel access within
these zones will be controlled and unauthorised vessel entry
is prohibited.
(5)
The entrance to the Cut can be
extremely dangerous. Mariners are
advised that breaking seas and tidal
flow may be hazardous to navigation.
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Caution
Breakwater Light
Commercial
Shipping Only
Koombana
water ski
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
MILL POINT
Kee
p
BUNBURY
NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
For more detailed information,
refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart
Bunbury Harbour and Leschenault Estuary WA 776
Bunbury to Port Geographe WA 859
5 Knot Speed Limit
8 Knot Speed Limit
Mooring Area
Bunbury Port Security Area
Closed Waters – All Vessels
10
Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels
Water Ski Area
Pwc Freestyle Area
Swimming Prohibited
Shallow Water
Sailing Course Mark
Legend
9
Beach / Ramp Boat Launching
Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker
Q
Bay
4
40
5 knots
BRIDGE
HAT
DATUM
1.0
WATER LEVEL
mar_mbb0112
Bridge and powerline clearances
ACTUAL
CLEARANCE
EATON
CLEARANCE HEIGHT
shown on sign
South Cardinal
Pass to South
O V E R H E A D P O W E R L IN E
ACTUAL
CLEARANCE
TIDE
Pass to East
Clearance heights shown on this sign are in metres above highest astronomical tide (HAT).
Actual clearance will vary depending on the tide and/or flood level.
The height of the tide throughout the day will vary depending on astronomical and meteorological conditions.
2.2m
2.2m
1.7m
3.6m
2.2m
2.2m
East Cardinal
LIGHT: White light,
McKENNA POINT
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IV E
Bay
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Bridge clearances
Australind Bridge
Preston River Railway Bridge
Preston River Road Bridge
Koombana Channel Traffic Bridge
Koombana Channel Rail Bridge
Koombana Channel Storm Surge
Barrier Foot Bridge
5.0m
6.2m
1.0
Pass to West
0.5
DANGER
AREA
Powerline clearances
Preston River Lower
Preston River Upper
Pass to North
Parking / Boat Trailer Parking
20
Fo
(7)
Y
0.5
North Cardinal
During moderate swell seas
may break over depths of
about 6 metres.
e
or
fsh
of
8 knots
8Fl Y
Water Ski
Area
water ski
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
TAKE CARE
BE PROP AWARE
POINT
MORNINGTON
AR
0
Cardinal Marks
indicate the compass direction and safe side to pass a danger or a feature,
such as a bend in channel or end of a shoal.
Fuel Outlet
0m
40
PWC
Freestyle
Area
Bunbury Sea Rescue
VMR 634
BRB
2
Preston River
Rail Bridge
r
TU
0.5
Green to green
upstream
LIGHT: Yellow light, any rhythm.
Remember to
Every
trip
Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling
Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency
72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working
nb
LOG ON
LOG OFF!
VHF
Radio
VHF
Repeaters 21, 22, 80,B81,
u 82..... * Recreational & working
POINT
CASUARINA
6
Powerhouse
Leads
°
5.7
12
ve
Ri
ES
Special Marks
indicate a special area such as aquaculture or feature
nst
re
of e am/d
bb irec
tide tion
West Cardinal
LIGHT: White light,
27 MHz
Radio
5 knots
(9)
Commercial
Shipping Only
11
8.5
°
n
to
ion
Red to green
downstream
Casuarina
Boat
Harbour
1
8
(12)
Inner Harbour
(10)
PO
20
INT
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H
AM
8 knots
IL
LA
(11)
KO
OM
B
AN
A
es
/dir
ect
• have patience with other less experienced boaters; and
• read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise yourself with the local area.
l
am
Nautical Miles
• move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other people to launch and recover;
Pr
tre
• follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the roadway;
• utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval;
Inner Harbour
Extension Leads
Ups
Kilometres
A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises
equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat
ramp. Remember to:
• utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels;
Inner Harbour
Leads
Starboard Marks
Light: Green, any rhythm.
Dow
Bunbury Port
Authority
Cable
Sands
Leads
Anglesea
Island
IV E
indicate a small area of danger.
0
Boat ramp courtesy
LIGHT: White light, occulting, isophase,
Isloated Danger Marks
This basic information can make the difference in a response
to an emergency situation.
It is also important to remember to log off to avoid a search
being initiated.
Safe Water Marks
can be used as a landfall mark with
safe water all around.
Port Marks
Light: Red, any rhythm.
Swimming
Prohibited
E E S T Y LI NG
O H IB IT E D
DR
Lateral Marks
indicate the port and starboard sides
of a navigable channel.
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BU
SA
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Bunbury Power Boat Club
FR
PR
5 knots
Markers, buoys and beacons
Closed Waters
All Vessels
− − − ✓
INT
D
PO CLEO
MA
Marine Radio
A marine radio must be carried if
operating more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore or more than 1 mile
from an island located more than 5
miles from the mainland shore. The
radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF.
B e ach
− − − ✓
ul
K oo m
bana
Koombana Koombana Bay
Sailing Club
Channel
Parachute Flares (in date)
A minimum of two parachute flares
must be carried if operating more
than 5 miles from the mainland shore
or more than 1 mile from an island
located more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore.
5 knots
− − ✓ ✓
L es
EPIRB (in date)
A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with
AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS
4280.1 must be carried if proceeding
more than 2 miles from the mainland
shore or more than 400 metres from
an island located more than 2 miles
from the mainland shore.
Fo
ch e
n
− ✓ ✓ ✓
aul
t
Red and Orange Flares (in date)
At least two hand held red flares and
two hand held orange flares must be
carried. Two parachute flares may be
carried in lieu of the two hand held
red flares and a smoke canister may
be carried in lieu of the smoke flares.
Tower
STREET
VICTO RIA
− ✓ ✓ ✓
o
Re
d
DR IV E
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
− ✓ ✓ ✓
N
Storm surge barrier
Anchor and Line
An efficient anchor and line must
be carried.
OCEA
DoT Office
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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Ch 88 ......................................
r
y Distress & calling
Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency
90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational
& working
P
it
Beac
h
Fire Extinguisher
Vessels with an inboard engine or
carrying hydrocarbon heating or
cooling appliances must carry an
approved fire extinguisher.
Preston River
Road Bridge
Volunteer Marine Rescue groups:
Augusta - Augusta Sea Rescue - VMR625;
Capel - Australian Coast Radio Monitors - call sign ACRM
BASE;
Bunbury - Bunbury Sea Rescue - VMR634;
Busselton - Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR640;
Margaret River - Margaret River Volunteer Sea Rescue VMR628; and
Quindalup - Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR631.
Please remember to log on to before heading out to sea and
supply them with:
• the vessel’s name, registration number or call sign;
• the departure point and time;
• the destination;
• the trip intentions;
• the number of people on board;
• the amount of fuel carried; and
• the estimated time of return.
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* Contact VMR groups for local information.
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For safety reasons, rules and regulations apply within Western
Australian waters. Before you go boating, make sure you are
familiar with the regulations for the area.
Vessels less than 3.75 metres
A skipper of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length must not
permit the vessel to be navigated at a greater distance than
five nautical miles from the nearest point at low water mark on
the mainland shore.
Bilge Pump/Bailer
All vessels must carry a bilge pump.
Vessels under 7 metres may carry a
bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.
RSE-1014
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Aids to navigation
• No person shall interfere with, remove or damage any
beacon, buoy or other artificial aid to navigation.
• No person shall except with permission in writing from the Department, secure a vessel to a beacon, buoy,
seamark or other aid to navigation.
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
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The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith
and believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no
way be liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the
information.
Rules at a glance
Anchoring or mooring a vessel in a channel or fairway is
prohibited unless the vessel is in distress.
from the
mainland
shore
POINT COLLINSON
Bunbury Yacht
Club
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Vessels
from the
mainland
shore
Bunbury
SLSC
EPIRB
Scan this QR code with your mobile reader.
Crab drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed
object should not be placed or allowed to remain in any
channel or fairway in ports or harbours, or in a channel,
fairway or passage in navigable waters without permission
from the Department.
from the
mainland
shore
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket
The skipper of a recreational vessel,
powered by a motor greater than
4.5kwp (6 hp) must hold an RST.
Lifejacket
A lifejacket bearing the label PFD
Type 1 or the Australian standard
AS 1512 or AS 4758 - Level 100
(or higher) must be carried for every
person onboard.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Augusta (VMR 625): 0408 907 966
Bunbury (VMR 634): 0418 926 442
Busselton (VMR 640): 0407 755 715
Capel (ACRM): 9727 2451
Naturaliste - Dunsborough (VMR 631): 9756 8262
Margaret River (VMR 628)
General limitation of speed
Skippers should not, in any navigable waters, dirve a motor
boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots, water ski or para-sail:
• through an arch of a bridge;
• in or through a mooring area;
• within 15 metres of a vessel under way;
• within 45 metres of –
(i) a moored vessel;
(ii) a person in the water;
(iii) a jetty or wharf; or
(iv) a river bank or low water mark.
Obstruction of channels and leading lines
Fishing equipment
Over 5
Nautical
Miles
BUNBURY
Rangers
Bunbury: 9792 7106
Busselton: 9781 0444 or 0417 173 500
Capel: 9727 0222 or 0417 953 959
February 2015
2-5
Nautical
Miles
School
(conspic)
Department of Parks and Wildlife
Bunbury: 9725 4300
Busselton: 9752 5555
Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au
Boating Weather Forecast
Boating Weather: 1900 955 350
Website: www.bom.gov.au
0-2
Nautical
Miles
Li
m
Department of Fisheries
Bunbury: 9721 2688
Busselton: 9752 2152
Fishwatch: 1800 815 507
Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au
lakes, rivers,
inlets and
estuaries
except
Lake Argyle
ROCKY POINT
Police
Water Police: 9442 8600
Protected
Waters
7
Marine Safety
Department of Transport
Email: marine.safety@transport.wa.gov.au
Report a Marine Oil Pollution Incident: (08) 9480 9924
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308
Safety
Equipment
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
Boating Guide
Bunbury - Busselton
Contacts
9
Department of
Transport
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450
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m
BE PROP AWARE
TAKE CARE
8 knots
Dunes
ter
Are Ski
a
Les
200m
T
OF
WE
S
Department of
Transport
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Pen
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FR
O HIB IT E D
E E S TYLING
PR
foul
AD
Freestyling personal water craft
Samphire
Bay
Freestyle driving, wave jumping and
surfing is prohibited in all speed
restricted areas, and all waters of
the Leschenault Esturay.
POINT DOURO
E E S T Y LI NG
T
RO
Leschenault
Fou
l
0°
O
8 knots
FR
AS
Estuary
CAUTION: Overhead powerlines exist at various locations over waterways
Bar
Island
r
we
Po V
d 2k
ea 2
rh s
ve ine
L
5·
0
PELICAN POINT
O H IB IT E D
D
CO
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Dunes
CAUTION
N
RA
PR
C o lli e
R iv
er
Alexander
Island
Closed Waters
All Vessels
Australind Bridge
8 knots
Swimming
Prohibited
OL
water
ski
AN
CLOC TI
KWIS
E
Wa
BREAKING WAVES
SHIFTING SANDS
STRONG TIDES
IN CUT
AUST
ERNME
RN
OV
A
1000m
200
m
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
Cu t
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700
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TH
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m
0m
NAVIGATE
WITH
CAUTION
cha
300
20
8 knots
200
m
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TURKEY POINT
LI
Notice to Mariners
Before undertaking any boating activities please
check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary
Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s website
www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm
ore
5
sh
Caution: The Cut
450
m
Fishing
Platform
in a
.4°
(4)
TAKE CARE
BE PROP AWARE
off
Bunbury Port security
Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security
Act 2003 all the waters contained within the Bunbury Inner
Harbour and an area extending for 50 metres around all port
facilities and jetties within the Bunbury Outer Harbour have
been designated a Port Security Zone. Vessel access within
these zones will be controlled and unauthorised vessel entry
is prohibited.
(5)
The entrance to the Cut can be
extremely dangerous. Mariners are
advised that breaking seas and tidal
flow may be hazardous to navigation.
3
i
Sk
er
at ea
W Ar
igh
t
157
Breakwater Light
Commercial
Shipping Only
Koombana
water ski
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
0m
Vittoria
ur r
20
Q
Bay
4
MILL POINT
to y
o
Caution
ul
(6)
(8)
Kee
p
BUNBURY
NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
For more detailed information,
refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart
Bunbury Harbour and Leschenault Estuary WA 776
Bunbury to Port Geographe WA 859
5 Knot Speed Limit
8 Knot Speed Limit
Mooring Area
Bunbury Port Security Area
Closed Waters – All Vessels
10
Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels
Water Ski Area
Pwc Freestyle Area
Swimming Prohibited
Shallow Water
Sailing Course Mark
Legend
9
Beach / Ramp Boat Launching
Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker
0m
McKENNA POINT
20
Fo
(7)
40
5 knots
BRIDGE
HAT
DATUM
1.0
WATER LEVEL
mar_mbb0112
Bridge and powerline clearances
ACTUAL
CLEARANCE
EATON
CLEARANCE HEIGHT
shown on sign
South Cardinal
Pass to South
O V E R H E A D P O W E R L IN E
ACTUAL
CLEARANCE
TIDE
Pass to East
Clearance heights shown on this sign are in metres above highest astronomical tide (HAT).
Actual clearance will vary depending on the tide and/or flood level.
The height of the tide throughout the day will vary depending on astronomical and meteorological conditions.
2.2m
2.2m
1.7m
3.6m
2.2m
2.2m
East Cardinal
LIGHT: White light,
Parking / Boat Trailer Parking
e
or
fsh
of
8 knots
8Fl Y
Water Ski
Area
water ski
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
TAKE CARE
BE PROP AWARE
IV E
Bay
DR
Bridge clearances
Australind Bridge
Preston River Railway Bridge
Preston River Road Bridge
Koombana Channel Traffic Bridge
Koombana Channel Rail Bridge
Koombana Channel Storm Surge
Barrier Foot Bridge
1.0
Pass to West
5.0m
6.2m
Pass to North
DANGER
AREA
Powerline clearances
Preston River Lower
Preston River Upper
0.5
North Cardinal
During moderate swell seas
may break over depths of
about 6 metres.
0m
40
PWC
Freestyle
Area
Bunbury Sea Rescue
VMR 634
BRB
2
POINT
MORNINGTON
Y
0
Cardinal Marks
indicate the compass direction and safe side to pass a danger or a feature,
such as a bend in channel or end of a shoal.
Fuel Outlet
POINT
CASUARINA
6
Powerhouse
Leads
Preston River
Rail Bridge
r
AR
Green to green
upstream
LIGHT: Yellow light, any rhythm.
Remember to
Every
trip
Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling
Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency
72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working
nb
LOG ON
LOG OFF!
VHF
Radio
VHF
Repeaters 21, 22, 80,B81,
u 82..... * Recreational & working
27 MHz
Radio
5 knots
Casuarina
Boat
Harbour
(9)
°
5.7
12
ve
TU
Special Marks
indicate a special area such as aquaculture or feature
nst
re
of e am/d
bb irec
tide tion
West Cardinal
LIGHT: White light,
o
1
8
(10)
PO
20
INT
0m
H
AM
8 knots
IL
LA
(12)
Inner Harbour
Commercial
Shipping Only
11
8.5
°
Ri
ES
/dir
ect
ion
Red to green
downstream
u
Ch 88 ......................................
r
y Distress & calling
Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency
90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational
& working
P
Bunbury Port
Authority
Tower
Swimming
Prohibited
(11)
KO
OM
B
n
to
am
• have patience with other less experienced boaters; and
• read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise yourself with the local area.
l
PO
I
N
T
BU
SA
CO
Cable
Sands
Leads
es
tre
0.5
• move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other people to launch and recover;
Pr
Ups
• follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the roadway;
• utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval;
Inner Harbour
Extension Leads
Starboard Marks
Light: Green, any rhythm.
Kilometres
A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises
equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat
ramp. Remember to:
• utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels;
Inner Harbour
Leads
indicate a small area of danger.
Dow
Fou
0.5
Boat ramp courtesy
LIGHT: White light, occulting, isophase,
Isloated Danger Marks
This basic information can make the difference in a response
to an emergency situation.
It is also important to remember to log off to avoid a search
being initiated.
Safe Water Marks
can be used as a landfall mark with
safe water all around.
Port Marks
Light: Red, any rhythm.
Closed Waters
All Vessels
E E S T Y LI NG
AN
A
IV E
Lateral Marks
indicate the port and starboard sides
of a navigable channel.
ul
INT
D
PO CLEO
MA
Bunbury Power Boat Club
FR
Anglesea
Island
DR
Markers, buoys and beacons
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
− − − ✓
B e ach
Marine Radio
A marine radio must be carried if
operating more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore or more than 1 mile
from an island located more than 5
miles from the mainland shore. The
radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF.
K oo m
bana
Koombana Koombana Bay
Sailing Club
Channel
− − − ✓
5 knots
Parachute Flares (in date)
A minimum of two parachute flares
must be carried if operating more
than 5 miles from the mainland shore
or more than 1 mile from an island
located more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore.
Fo
L es
− − ✓ ✓
Storm surge barrier
STREET
ch e
n
EPIRB (in date)
A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with
AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS
4280.1 must be carried if proceeding
more than 2 miles from the mainland
shore or more than 400 metres from
an island located more than 2 miles
from the mainland shore.
rt
* Contact VMR groups for local information.
DR IV E
aul
t
− ✓ ✓ ✓
www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx
it
N
DoT Office
− ✓ ✓ ✓
Red and Orange Flares (in date)
At least two hand held red flares and
two hand held orange flares must be
carried. Two parachute flares may be
carried in lieu of the two hand held
red flares and a smoke canister may
be carried in lieu of the smoke flares.
Li
m
Re
d
OCEA
VICTO RIA
Nautical Miles
Vessels less than 3.75 metres
A skipper of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length must not
permit the vessel to be navigated at a greater distance than
five nautical miles from the nearest point at low water mark on
the mainland shore.
− ✓ ✓ ✓
0
Aids to navigation
• No person shall interfere with, remove or damage any
beacon, buoy or other artificial aid to navigation.
• No person shall except with permission in writing from the Department, secure a vessel to a beacon, buoy,
seamark or other aid to navigation.
Anchor and Line
An efficient anchor and line must
be carried.
Preston River
Road Bridge
Volunteer Marine Rescue groups:
Augusta - Augusta Sea Rescue - VMR625;
Capel - Australian Coast Radio Monitors - call sign ACRM
BASE;
Bunbury - Bunbury Sea Rescue - VMR634;
Busselton - Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR640;
Margaret River - Margaret River Volunteer Sea Rescue VMR628; and
Quindalup - Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR631.
Please remember to log on to before heading out to sea and
supply them with:
• the vessel’s name, registration number or call sign;
• the departure point and time;
• the destination;
• the trip intentions;
• the number of people on board;
• the amount of fuel carried; and
• the estimated time of return.
Anchoring or mooring a vessel in a channel or fairway is
prohibited unless the vessel is in distress.
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For safety reasons, rules and regulations apply within Western
Australian waters. Before you go boating, make sure you are
familiar with the regulations for the area.
Vessels
Fire Extinguisher
Vessels with an inboard engine or
carrying hydrocarbon heating or
cooling appliances must carry an
approved fire extinguisher.
Back
RSE-1014
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Crab drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed
object should not be placed or allowed to remain in any
channel or fairway in ports or harbours, or in a channel,
fairway or passage in navigable waters without permission
from the Department.
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
5 knots
The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith
and believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no
way be liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the
information.
Rules at a glance
General limitation of speed
Skippers should not, in any navigable waters, dirve a motor
boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots, water ski or para-sail:
• through an arch of a bridge;
• in or through a mooring area;
• within 15 metres of a vessel under way;
• within 45 metres of –
(i) a moored vessel;
(ii) a person in the water;
(iii) a jetty or wharf; or
(iv) a river bank or low water mark.
Obstruction of channels and leading lines
Fishing equipment
Bilge Pump/Bailer
All vessels must carry a bilge pump.
Vessels under 7 metres may carry a
bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.
O H IB IT E D
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Scan this QR code with your mobile reader.
from the
mainland
shore
PR
EPIRB
from the
mainland
shore
POINT COLLINSON
Bunbury Yacht
Club
Boating Weather Forecast
Boating Weather: 1900 955 350
Website: www.bom.gov.au
from the
mainland
shore
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket
The skipper of a recreational vessel,
powered by a motor greater than
4.5kwp (6 hp) must hold an RST.
Lifejacket
A lifejacket bearing the label PFD
Type 1 or the Australian standard
AS 1512 or AS 4758 - Level 100
(or higher) must be carried for every
person onboard.
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Augusta (VMR 625): 0408 907 966
Bunbury (VMR 634): 0418 926 442
Busselton (VMR 640): 0407 755 715
Capel (ACRM): 9727 2451
Naturaliste - Dunsborough (VMR 631): 9756 8262
Margaret River (VMR 628)
Over 5
Nautical
Miles
BUNBURY
Rangers
Bunbury: 9792 7106
Busselton: 9781 0444 or 0417 173 500
Capel: 9727 0222 or 0417 953 959
2-5
Nautical
Miles
Bunbury
SLSC
Department of Parks and Wildlife
Bunbury: 9725 4300
Busselton: 9752 5555
Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au
0-2
Nautical
Miles
School
(conspic)
Department of Fisheries
Bunbury: 9721 2688
Busselton: 9752 2152
Fishwatch: 1800 815 507
Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au
lakes, rivers,
inlets and
estuaries
except
Lake Argyle
ROCKY POINT
Police
Water Police: 9442 8600
Protected
Waters
7
Marine Safety
Department of Transport
Email: marine.safety@transport.wa.gov.au
Report a Marine Oil Pollution Incident: (08) 9480 9924
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308
Safety
Equipment
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
Boating Guide
Bunbury - Busselton
Contacts
9
Department of
Transport
PELICAN POINT
BE PROP AWARE
TAKE CARE
PR
Vittoria
5 knots
ACTUAL
CLEARANCE
2.2m
0.5
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OL
CAUTION
D
m
300
CO
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POINT DOURO
AS
MILL POINT
Swimming
Prohibited
Bay
CLEARANCE HEIGHT
shown on sign
Dunes
AD
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1000m
Wa
ter
Are Ski
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FR
PR
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RO
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Les
700
Freestyle driving, wave jumping and
surfing is prohibited in all speed
restricted areas, and all waters of
the Leschenault Esturay.
Pass to South
FR
South Cardinal
8 knots
• read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise yourself with the local area.
Department of
Transport
Pass to East
East Cardinal
LIGHT: White light,
N
Pass to West
DANGER
AREA
E
BREAKING WAVES
SHIFTING SANDS
STRONG TIDES
IN CUT
• have patience with other less experienced boaters; and
West Cardinal
LIGHT: White light,
0
Kilometres
• move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other people to launch and recover;
0
2.2m
2.2m
1.7m
3.6m
2.2m
• utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval;
TH
ore
Bar
Island
Vessels less than 3.75 metres
A skipper of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length must not
permit the vessel to be navigated at a greater distance than
five nautical miles from the nearest point at low water mark on
the mainland shore.
0.5
• follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the roadway;
Y
Bridge clearances
Australind Bridge
Preston River Railway Bridge
Preston River Road Bridge
Koombana Channel Traffic Bridge
Koombana Channel Rail Bridge
Koombana Channel Storm Surge
Barrier Foot Bridge
Powerline clearances
Preston River Lower
Preston River Upper
Pass to North
A
sh
off
Dunes
North Cardinal
LI
0m
20
0m
40
Bunbury Port security
Aids to navigation
• No person shall interfere with, remove or damage any
beacon, buoy or other artificial aid to navigation.
• No person shall except with permission in writing from the Department, secure a vessel to a beacon, buoy,
seamark or other aid to navigation.
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r
D
E
R IV
Cardinal Marks
Preston River
Rail Bridge
indicate the compass direction and safe side to pass a danger or a feature,
such as a bend in channel or end of a shoal.
Fou
l
Caution: The Cut
A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises
equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat
ramp. Remember to:
• utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels;
6
Anchoring or mooring a vessel in a channel or fairway is
prohibited unless the vessel is in distress.
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LIGHT: Yellow light, any rhythm.
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Fo
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Boat ramp courtesy
Inner Harbour
Leads
TU
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Vessels
IV E
ES
AUST
It is also important to remember to log off to avoid a search
being initiated.
st
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Pr
on
Ri
RN
Green to green
upstream
5 knots
DR
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TE
Dow
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of e am/d
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tide tion
NA
NAVIGATE
WITH
CAUTION
ERNME
This basic information can make the difference in a response
to an emergency situation.
Anglesea
Island
Powerhouse
Leads
OV
Crab drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed
object should not be placed or allowed to remain in any
channel or fairway in ports or harbours, or in a channel,
fairway or passage in navigable waters without permission
from the Department.
8.5
°
Special Marks
11
5.7
indicate a special area such as aquaculture or feature
BUNBURY
I n let
KO
OM
BA
Commercial
Shipping Only
G
Red to green
downstream
O H IB IT E D
12
ion
PR
Inner Harbour
Fishing
Platform
am
/dir
ect
lt
E E S T Y LI NG
Cable
Sands
Leads
(12)
Cu t
tre
POINT COLLINSON
Bunbury Yacht
Club
nau
FR
B e ach
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
Ups
ch e
3
Starboard Marks
Light: Green, any rhythm.
L es
m
Th e
indicate a small area of danger.
Bunbury Power Boat Club
450
8 knots
200
m
Isloated Danger Marks
bana
Koombana Koombana Bay
Sailing Club
Channel
LIGHT: White light, occulting, isophase,
K oo m
(11)
Port Marks
Light: Red, any rhythm.
5 knots
Closed Waters
All Vessels
The entrance to the Cut can be
extremely dangerous. Mariners are
advised that breaking seas and tidal
flow may be hazardous to navigation.
General limitation of speed
Skippers should not, in any navigable waters, dirve a motor
boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots, water ski or para-sail:
• through an arch of a bridge;
• in or through a mooring area;
• within 15 metres of a vessel under way;
• within 45 metres of –
(i) a moored vessel;
(ii) a person in the water;
(iii) a jetty or wharf; or
(iv) a river bank or low water mark.
Obstruction of channels and leading lines
Fishing equipment
Storm surge barrier
POIN
TB
US
AC
O
(10)
PO
20
INT
0m
HA
MI
LL 8 knots
A
Safe Water Marks
INT
D
PO CLEO
MA
4
can be used as a landfall mark with
safe water all around.
8
(9)
water ski
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
Lateral Marks
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
Koombana
indicate the port and starboard sides
of a navigable channel.
Bunbury Port
Authority
Tower
Swimming
(8)
Markers, buoys and beacons
1
(7)
Volunteer Marine Rescue groups:
Augusta - Augusta Sea Rescue - VMR625;
Capel - Australian Coast Radio Monitors - call sign ACRM
BASE;
Bunbury - Bunbury Sea Rescue - VMR634;
Busselton - Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR640;
Margaret River - Margaret River Volunteer Sea Rescue VMR628; and
Quindalup - Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR631.
Please remember to log on to before heading out to sea and
supply them with:
• the vessel’s name, registration number or call sign;
• the departure point and time;
• the destination;
• the trip intentions;
• the number of people on board;
• the amount of fuel carried; and
• the estimated time of return.
Prohibited
2
For safety reasons, rules and regulations apply within Western
Australian waters. Before you go boating, make sure you are
familiar with the regulations for the area.
− − − ✓
Marine Radio
A marine radio must be carried if
operating more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore or more than 1 mile
from an island located more than 5
miles from the mainland shore. The
radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF.
STREET
DR IV E
TAKE CARE
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
− − − ✓
Parachute Flares (in date)
A minimum of two parachute flares
must be carried if operating more
than 5 miles from the mainland shore
or more than 1 mile from an island
located more than 5 miles from the
mainland shore.
DoT Office
BE PROP AWARE
Bay
Rules at a glance
− − ✓ ✓
EPIRB (in date)
A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with
AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS
4280.1 must be carried if proceeding
more than 2 miles from the mainland
shore or more than 400 metres from
an island located more than 2 miles
from the mainland shore.
School
(conspic)
Water Ski
Area
RSE-1014
− ✓ ✓ ✓
Red and Orange Flares (in date)
At least two hand held red flares and
two hand held orange flares must be
carried. Two parachute flares may be
carried in lieu of the two hand held
red flares and a smoke canister may
be carried in lieu of the smoke flares.
VICTO RIA
Bunbury
SLSC
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The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith
and believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no
way be liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the
information.
− ✓ ✓ ✓
Lifejacket
A lifejacket bearing the label PFD
Type 1 or the Australian standard
AS 1512 or AS 4758 - Level 100
(or higher) must be carried for every
person onboard.
N
5 knots
(6)
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− ✓ ✓ ✓
Anchor and Line
An efficient anchor and line must
be carried.
OCEA
Beac
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www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx
Commercial
Shipping Only
Scan this QR code with your mobile reader.
EPIRB
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Fire Extinguisher
Vessels with an inboard engine or
carrying hydrocarbon heating or
cooling appliances must carry an
approved fire extinguisher.
Back
7
Casuarina
Boat
Harbour
Boating Weather Forecast
Boating Weather: 1900 955 350
Website: www.bom.gov.au
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Bilge Pump/Bailer
All vessels must carry a bilge pump.
Vessels under 7 metres may carry a
bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.
ROCKY POINT
BRB
Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Augusta (VMR 625): 0408 907 966
Bunbury (VMR 634): 0418 926 442
Busselton (VMR 640): 0407 755 715
Capel (ACRM): 9727 2451
Naturaliste - Dunsborough (VMR 631): 9756 8262
Margaret River (VMR 628)
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Re
d
Rangers
Bunbury: 9792 7106
Busselton: 9781 0444 or 0417 173 500
Capel: 9727 0222 or 0417 953 959
Department of Parks and Wildlife
Bunbury: 9725 4300
Busselton: 9752 5555
Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au
Department of Fisheries
Bunbury: 9721 2688
Busselton: 9752 2152
Fishwatch: 1800 815 507
Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au
Police
Water Police: 9442 8600
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket
The skipper of a recreational vessel,
powered by a motor greater than
4.5kwp (6 hp) must hold an RST.
POINT
CASUARINA
water ski
ANTI-CLOCKWISE
(4)
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Marine Safety
Boating Guide
Bunbury - Busselton
Bunbury Sea Rescue
VMR 634
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mainland
shore
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Caution
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from the
mainland
shore
2
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00
m
450
m
Department of Transport
Email: marine.safety@transport.wa.gov.au
Report a Marine Oil Pollution Incident: (08) 9480 9924
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308
10
WE
or
* Contact VMR groups for local information.
t
ur Distress & calling
Ch 88 ......................................
y
Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency
90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational
& working
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8 knots
Fo
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Fou
Over 5
Nautical
Miles
Swimming Prohibited
OF
VHF
Repeaters 21, 22, 80,B81,
u 82..... * Recreational & working
0°
2-5
Nautical
Miles
Pwc Freestyle Area
T
Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling
Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency
72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working
5.
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
Q
13
0-2
Nautical
Miles
Water Ski Area
100
Li
m
PWC
Freestyle
Area
200m
lakes, rivers,
inlets and
estuaries
except
Lake Argyle
LOG ON
LOG OFF!
0m
40
it
Lim
Protected
Waters
Remember to
ort
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Safety
Equipment
Fuel Outlet
bur
Contacts
Parking / Boat Trailer Parking
During moderate swell seas
may break over depths of
about 6 metres.
Bun
Department of
Transport
Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels
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Closed Waters – All Vessels
Before undertaking any boating activities please
check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary
Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s website
www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm
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Bunbury Port Security Area
200m
Kee
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Notice to Mariners
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8 Knot Speed Limit
BE PROP AWARE
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5 Knot Speed Limit
TAKE CARE
in a
Legend
Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security
Act 2003 all the waters contained within the Bunbury Inner
Harbour and an area extending for 50 metres around all port
facilities and jetties within the Bunbury Outer Harbour have
been designated a Port Security Zone. Vessel access within
these zones will be controlled and unauthorised vessel entry
is prohibited.
r rig
ht
NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
180.0°
27 MHz
Radio
0m
Every
trip
20
VHF
Radio
.4 °
For more detailed information,
refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart
Bunbury Harbour and Leschenault Estuary WA 776
Bunbury to Port Geographe WA 859
157
Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker
R
Beach / Ramp Boat Launching
W
9
Shallow Water
Sailing Course Mark
G
BUNBURY
Freestyling personal water craft
E E S TYLING
O HIB IT E D
Leschenault
Estuary
8 knots
5
CAUTION: Overhead powerlines exist at various locations over waterways
200
m
Samphire
E E S T Y LI NG
Bay
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TURKEY POINT
O H IB IT E D
Australind Bridge
8 knots
C o lli e
Alexander
Island
R iv
er
Closed Waters
All Vessels
POINT
MORNINGTON
Clearance heights shown on this sign are in metres above highest astronomical tide (HAT).
Actual clearance will vary depending on the tide and/or flood level.
The height of the tide throughout the day will vary depending on astronomical and meteorological conditions.
Bridge and powerline clearances
EATON
O V E R H E A D P O W E R L IN E
BRIDGE
ACTUAL
CLEARANCE
WATER LEVEL
HAT
TIDE
5.0m
6.2m
DATUM
Inner Harbour
Extension Leads
Preston River
Road Bridge
1.0
Nautical Miles
0.5
1.0
Closed waters - all vessels
0
1
1.0
Legend
2.0
Nautical Miles
2.0
3
Quindalup – Swimming is prohibited from 10 metres west of the boat ramp for 300 metres east
along the foreshore and extending 300 metres seaward in a north north-easterly direction.
8 Knot Speed Limit
Swimming Prohibited
Wright Bank
(breaks in moderate swell)
Shallow Water
Beach / Ramp Boat Launching
Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker
Parking / Boat Trailer Parking
Fuel Outlet
The Channel
Abbey – All waters contained within an area commencing 100 metres west of the boat launching
ramp at Newton Beach for a distance of 400 metres west along the foreshore and extending 300
metres to seaward.
6
West Busselton – All waters contained within an area commencing 100 metres west of the boat
launching ramp at the foot of Dolphin Road for a distance of 450 metres west along the foreshore
and extending 300 metres to seaward.
Any boat with divers (not snorkellers) operating from it
must always display signals by day or night to inform
other boat users. The daytime signal for divers is an
International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least
750mm long and 600mm wide.
7
East Busselton – All the waters extending 300 metres to seaward from the foreshore between
a point 100 metres west of the foot of Carey Street and a point 100 metres west of the foot of
Georgette Street.
Divers operating without a vessel, for example from a
jetty, must display the International Code Flag “A”. The
flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide.
Water skiing
Before undertaking any boating activities please
check the Department’s chart updates and
Temporary Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s
website www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm
Water skiing means the sport or exercise of being towed over water, at
a speed of 8 knots or more, by a motor boat, so as to be supported
on the surface by a ski or skis, an aquaplane or other apparatus, or the
feet.
Gannet Rock
MEELUP
Remember to
100m
The Farm
ROCKY POINT
Meelup
Beach
P
Br
ho
ff-s
High
up
rm
Cliffs
B
ro
ok
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
Little
Meelup Beach
Sail Rock (1)
MEELUP
Freestyling personal water craft
Freestyle driving, wave jumping and surfing is prohibited
in all speed restricted areas in the state. These activities
are also prohibited in these water ski take-off and landing
areas.
400m Offsho
Y
POINT DALLING
Paddle Craft
Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, wave skis,
inflatables or similar paddle craft that are propelled by
a person using a paddle must comply with WA marine
laws.
Personal Water cr
aft freestyling an
d wave jumping
2 na
utic
Beach Rd
High
8
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Kn
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Dunn
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Skii
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Wa
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An 8
knots
spee
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Bay
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Take Off
Area
Du
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oro
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3
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ists to
B ea c h
Br o
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ROAD
E
AC
30
up
the Won
y Inle t
To b
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Water Ski
PWC &
Parasail
Area
lo y Ditc
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Mo l
Pro
hib
ited
nerup In
Water Ski Area
let to Cap
e Naturalist
e except within
Take Off
Area
Water Skiing Pro
hib
Radio masts
CAUTION
Mariners are to use caution when navigating
the entrance channel.
4
Siesta Park
and
Skiing
d
Water g Prohibite
n
i
l
i
a
Paras
the designated water ski take-off and landing areas.
Take Off
Area
6
5
Take Off
Area
ts
8 Kno
ohibited
kiing Pr
8 Knots Water S
ited
BROADWATER
Red lights
ABBEY
Beach
Launching
Only
F Bu
Beach
Launching
Only
bited
HE
rohi
AP
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Wat
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Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
VMR 640
V as
s
4.4
Beach
Launching
Only
BUSSELTON
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3.7
RiRivve er r D
Diivve
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St.
Strelly
Bridge
Dr
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PORT GEOGRAPHE
Water Ski
PWC &
Parasail
Area
BOULEVARD
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Be
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NA
IN
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SP
30
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0m
Br
5 knots
Pea Break
Carpark
y
Estuar
YACHT CLUB
Va s s
Th e B r o ad wa te r
Area
8 knots
Injidup Point
6·6
SEE
PORT GEOGRAHE
INSET
Take Off 7
n in
air a
RR
0m
mouth
of
Airfield
TE
8 knots
from t
he
hore
ter S
k
0m
fsh
Of
40
Water Ski Area
Port Geographe Marina
PT DAKING
CH
BEA
Canal
Rocks
e
or
TAKE CARE
WONNERUP
Offs
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A nnie B ro o k Dr a in
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B ea
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TU
RA
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Winjee
Sam Rock (14)
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tty
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To get a sticker about the rules visit, www.transport.
wa.gov.au/kitesafe or call 1300 863 308.
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8 Kn
PT DALLING
Gu
3 00 m
etres o
ffshore
400m
DUNSBOROUGH
Closed Waters - All Vessels
Swimming Prohibited
Beach 1m either side of
Enclosure enclosure net
off-
ff and landing ar
eas.
Water Ski Area
QUINDALUP
ST
iles
Kite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres
from shore are now required to carry safety equipment.
l water ski take-o
BE PROP AWARE
Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
VMR 631
FINLAYSON
is prohibited in al
Kite and windsurfing
Busse
Rabbit
Hill
al m
CAUTION
Numerous inshore rocks and sandy shoal areas.
To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 1300
863 308 or visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/
paddle-safe.asp
B AY
POINT DAKING
DUNSBOROUGH
Super
Tubes
O HIB IT E D
GEOGRAPHE
Fish Haven
Ob
sc u
red
SEE
DUNSBOROUGH
INSET
YALLINGUP
PR
(ii) maintain a proper lookout for persons in
the water, whilst passing within 50 metres of
the place or vessel displaying the flag or the
appropriate signal.
Ch 88 ...................................... Distress & calling
Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency
90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational & working
re
M
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CASTLE POINT
Bird Rock
Mainbreak
(i) proceed at the slowest speed at which his vessel
can be safely navigated; and
E E S TYLING
* Contact VMR groups for local information.
Curtis Bay
Yallingup
FR
Castle Bay
Castle Rock (34)
INDIAN
(b) where it is not possible to keep 50 metres clear of that place or vessel —
www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx
8K
nots
up
Kabbijgup
Beach
Three Bears
Gannet
Rock (3)
SEE
MEELUP
INSET
Ji
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ng
(a) keep your vessel at least 50 metres clear of that place or vessel; or
Skiing is only permitted between the hours of sunrise to sunset.
Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling
Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency
72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working
27 MHz
Radio
re
POINT PICQUET
When approaching a place or another vessel displaying
International Code Flag “A” or, during the hours of
darkness, the appropriate signal you must —
VHF
Repeaters 21, 22, 80, 81, 82 ..... * Recreational & working
Castle Bay
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AC
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VHF
Radio
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Eagle
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HMAS Swan (1997)
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Sail Rock
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Sugarloaf
Rock (42)
400
Vessels to keep clear
Beach take-off and landings are only permitted in the designated
take-off and landing areas.
Every
trip
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2n
Fl Y 5s 2M
EAGLE BAY
8 knots
so
Windmills
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8K
nots
International Code Flag “A”
Vessels taking-off with skiers shall give way to vessels landing a skier.
LOG ON
LOG OFF!
a
tic
Gull
Rock
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
RO
AD
Bunker
Bay
Lighthouse
Fl(2) 10s 123m 25M
The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels operating in
the vicinity.
1. a driver of at least 17 years of age that holds and RST;
2. an observer of at least 14 years of age; and
3. the person who is being towed by the vessel.
au
5n
Other Side
of the Moon
Wy
ad
The flag may be displayed from a buoy. If displayed
from a buoy, the flag must not be less than 300 mm in
length and 200 mm in width.
Notice to Mariners
The
Quarries
Obscured
Diving flag
It takes at least three people to go water skiing:
The
Docks
CAPE NATURALISTE
Wyadup
Rocks
5
Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels
Water Ski Area
During moderate swell seas
may break over depths of
about 6 metres.
Siesta Park – All the waters contained within an area commencing at the Siesta Park Groyne for
a distance of 300 metres east along the foreshore and extending 300 metres to seaward.
Closed Waters – All Vessels
Kilometres
Caution
4
Swimming prohibited area
5 Knot Speed Limit
4.0
Quindalup – All the waters contained within an area commencing 100 metres east of the boat
ramp continuing for a distance of 190 metres eastward along the foreshore and extending 300
metres seaward in a north north-easterly direction.
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Castle Rock and Wonnerup Inlet – All the waters of Geographe Bay between Castle Rock and
Wonnerup Inlet except the following:- That area of water from a point on the foreshore 100 metres
west of the boat launching ramp at the foot of Dolphin Road to a point on the foreshore 100
metres west of the foot of Carey Street and for a distance of 2,000 metres to seaward. All the
waters within 300 metres offshore except the waterski take-off areas labled 3 to 7, which may be
used as take-off and set-down points.
3
B uay a nup R i ve r
Dr a in
0
Dunsborough – All that area of water within 120 metres of the foreshore at Dunsborough between
the northern boundaries of Finlayson Street and Beach Road. Site of shark net enclosure.
All vessels under way during the hours of sunset to
sunrise must display navigation lights appropriate to the
particular size and type of vessel. For further information
please visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine or contact
DoT on 1300 863 308.
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For more detailed information,
refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart
Cape Naturaliste WA 966
Bunbury To Port Geographe WA 859
1
Water ski and parasailing area
GEOGRAPHE
BAY
NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION
Navigation lights
Water ski take-off areas
LAYMAN
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Port
Geographe
Marina
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