Walpole boating guide - Department of Transport

move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other
people to launch and recover;
•
have patience with other less experienced boaters; and
•
read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise
yourself with the local area.
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST)
The person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor of
6hp (4.5 kilowatts) or less is not required to hold a Recreational
Skipper’s Ticket (RST).
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Water ski area
Walpole-Nornalup
National Park
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Coalmine
Knoll
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Rest Point
Knoll
Yacht
Club
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Closed waters - all vessels
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Department of Fisheries
Albany: 9845 7400
Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au
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Hole
Webbers
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Department of Parks and Wildlife
Albany: 9842 4500
Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au
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Bunny Point
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Sunset to Sunrise
Speed should not exceed 10 knots in any non
speed restricted area of the Nornalup Inlet
between sunset and sunrise.
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Frankland
River
Pelican Rock
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General speed limit restrictions
It is illegal, in any navigable waters to drive a motor boat at a
speed exceeding eight knots, water ski or para-sail:
• through an arch of a bridge;
• in or through a mooring area;
• in any water having a depth of less than 3 metres;
• within 15 metres of a vessel underway;
• within 45 metres of -
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.
within any speed restricted area;
•
within 30 metres of another PWC;
•
within 50 metres of another01’
vessel or person in the water.
(ii)
a person in the water;
PWC not engaged in water skiing must at all times remain
well clear of the take-off and landing area and any vessels
engaged in water skiing.
(iii)
a jetty or wharf;
GPS validation markers
(iv) a river bank or low water mark.
You also can’t anchor or moor a vessel in any channel or fairway,
unless the vessel is in distress.
Vessels less than 3.75 metres
A person in charge of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length
is not allowed to travel greater than five nautical miles from the
mainland shore.
However, you can operate the vessel within one nautical mile of
an island located more than five nautical miles from the mainland
shore.
Personal water craft (PWC)
Age restrictions
A person under 10 years may not drive a motor boat.
Every person on board a PWC must wear a lifejacket at all times
and at times carry safety equipment:
To operate a PWC at a speed greater than eight knots you must
be at least 16 years of age and hold an RST.
•
Within 400 metres of the shore – either level 150, 100 or
50/50s
•
Between 400 metres and 2 n miles from shore – level 100
or 150 only and carry an in date inshore distress flare kit
•
Between 2 and 5 n miles – level 100 or 150 only and an in
date inshore distress flare kit and EPIRB.
Robbies Hole
ch
Bea
PWC may operate when towing a water skier. When towing a
water skier all vessels are required to carry an observer of at
least 14 years of age. Observers must also wear a lifejacket.
a moored vessel;
Obstruction of navigation aids, channels and leads
Drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed objects
can not be placed or allowed to remain in any channel or fairway
in any navigable waters except by permission of DoT.
Rocky Point
Weedy
Bay
•
(i)
It is illegal to interfere with, remove or damage any beacon, buoy
or other artificial aid to navigation. Without permission in writing
from the Department of Transport (DoT), it is illegal to secure any
vessel to any beacon, buoy, seamark or other aid to navigation.
Walpole-Nornalup
National Park
Freestyling and wake jumping is prohibited in the Wilson Inlet;
except in the designated area:
Aids to navigation
INLET
Walpole and
Nornalup Inlets
Marine Park
Newdegate Island
(Snake Island)
TAKE CARE
Navigation lights
BE PROP AWARE
All vessels underway during the hours of
sunset to sunrise must display navigation
ligths appropriate to the particular size
and type of vessel.
GPS validation markers are unique visible marks placed at a
number of public boat ramps and jetties where mariners and
owners of portable GPS units can validate their position and
map datum settings. The markers are available at Poddyshot,
Denmark town ramps and are small, flat and yellow, similar to
“cats eye” road lane markers.
Kite and windsurfing
Sealers
Cove
Old Posts
The Peppermints
(34)
Walpole-Nornalup
National Park
King
Gee
Lumps
Crinia Lake
With the onset of the sea breeze windsurfers and kitesurfers
congregate at many popular locations. In certain conditions
these small, fast moving sailing vessels may be difficult to see
and skippers need to maintain a proper lookout at all times
and take appropriate action to avoid collisions.
All windsurfers and kitesurfers have a duty of care to ensure
02’
their activities are conducted with regard to the prevailing
conditions and circumstances and take appropriate action to
avoid collisions.
The Depot
Breaker Rock
Circu
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Escort (1903)
Skippy Rock
East Point
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Unsurveyed
Damage to vessels, retaining walls and riverbanks can be
caused by a vessel’s wash. Look behind you occasionally to
make sure that your boat is not creating too much wash. If
your wash is affecting other boats or property, slow down.
Ocean entrances
Beach
Unsurveyed
Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, wave skis, inflatables or
similar paddle craft must comply with WA marine laws including
carriage of safety equipment. For more information visit www.
transport.wa.gov.au/paddlecraft
Reduce wash
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Unsurveyed
Kite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres from
shore are required to carry safety equipment.
Paddle craft
Siltation problems at the ocean entrances cause very
dangerous conditions for boaters, with bars forming. Don’t risk
crossing a bar unless you have local knowledge, experience
and the right kind of boat. Wear a lifejacket while crossing a
03'
bar in any boat at any time.
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ang
Bell
Trail
RSE-0216
(19)
lk
− − − ✓
A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor greater
than 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) is required to hold an RST. You are
required to carry your RST card with you when boating.
RST holders over 14 but under 16 years of age are restricted to
operating during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots.
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5 Knot water speed limit
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utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval;
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follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on
the roadway;
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Not to be used for navigation
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utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid
impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels;
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A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises
equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat
ramp. Remember to:
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Rest Point
N= 61 24 000
Boat ramp courtesy
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Nautical Miles
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1 000
Local Volunteer Marine Rescue groups are listed at the end of
this brochure.
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500
Skippers are advised to log on and off with their nearest radio
station every time they go out in their boat. Typically with
a Volunteer Marine Rescue group, Australian Coast Radio
Monitors (ACRM) base or Water Police. The idea being that
you log on with a radio station and let them know who you are,
where you are going, when you will arrive back and log off on
your return.
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Swarbrick
Jetty
CAUTION
Overhead powerlines with unknown clearance
PO
INT
exist over waterways on this chart.
Mariners are advised to proceed with caution.
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Logging on and off
Ri
500 METRES
The Walpole to Denmark Boating Guide covers an area along
our south coast noted for large waves and unpredictable swell.
Skippers need to prepare for all voyages by checking the weather
and ensuring they log on.
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KNOTS
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Walpole to Denmark Boating Guide
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Cemetery
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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.
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ST
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Volunteer Marine Rescue Services
Walpole (VMR619): 9840 1527
Duty VMR Coordinator (Emergencies): 0427 770 232
Radio Watch: VHF 16/21
Emergency ch: 27mhz: 27:88, VHF: 16/21
Denmark (VMR613): 9848 3899, 0433 651 085
Radio Watch: VHF 16/22/77; 27mhz 88/94
Peaceful Bay (VMR616): 9840 8108
Radio Watch: VHF 16/22
Emergency ch: 27mhz: 88/96, VHF 16/22
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59’
AVE
PARK
WALPOLE
Footbridge
Denmark Hospital
9848 0600
0.2
AVE
WALP
2 500 METRES
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.
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2 000
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.
− ✓ ✓ ✓
Ambulance
THAM
Walpole Volunteer
Marine Rescue Group
VMR619
1 Nautical Mile
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.
− ✓ ✓ ✓
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1 500
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.
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MRD Depot
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Boating Weather Forecast
Boating Weather: 1900 955 350
Website: www.bom.gov.au/marine
Police
Water Police: 9442 8600
Walpole: 9840 1618
Denmark: 9848 0500
WALPOLE
INLET
from the
mainland
shore
✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Anchor and Line
An efficient anchor and line must
be carried.
EPIRB
from the
mainland
shore
S
WE
er
Fire Extinguisher
Vessels with an inboard engine or
carrying hydrocarbon heating or
cooling appliances must carry an
approved fire extinguisher.
from the
mainland
shore
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Department of Transport
Email: marine.safety@transport.wa.gov.au
Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine
Albany: 9892 7333
Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308
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Bilge Pump/Bailer
All vessels must carry a bilge pump.
Vessels under 7 metres may carry a
bailer in lieu of a bilge pump.
Over 5
Nautical
Miles
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Marine Safety
2-5
Nautical
Miles
ST
ST
Recreational Skipper’s Ticket
The skipper of a recreational vessel,
powered by a motor greater than 6hp
(4.5kwp)must hold an RST.
lakes, rivers,
inlets and
estuaries
except
Lake Argyle
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Nautical
Miles
SHEOAK
VISTA
Safety
Equipment
Protected
Waters
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Boating Guide
Walpole to Denmark
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Department of
Transport
Contact details
Unsurveyed
Kite and windsurfing
Kite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres
from shore must carry safety equipment.
The Needles
(24)
Rocky Head
Diving flag
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.
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.
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.
The flag must be clearly visible
to all vessels operating in the
vicinity.
(5)
Saddle
International Code Flag “A”
(45)
Island
AY
Mount Frankland South
National Park
Walpole to Denmark
2.5
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t
10
Bow
River
Irwin
Inlet
y
Wilson
Kent River
William Bay
Road
Peaceful Bay
Road
Walpole-Nornalup
National Park
Foul Bay
Inlet
William Bay
National Park
William Bay
Ratcliffe Bay
Edward Point
See Peaceful Bay Inset
See Wilson Inlet Inset
Rame Head
Point Walton
Point Hillier
SOUTHERN
Legend
O C E A N
Remember to
ST
HW
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GL
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ROAD
SU
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RUDGYARD
AL
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AV
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8 knots
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RO
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Cruppup Island
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Bay
The Elbow
Inlet
8 knots
Closed Waters
All Vessels
Elephant
Rock
0m
20
2
Boyd
Rock
NULLAKI
POINT
Fl R 3s 2M
ED
EDEN
Ford
Youngs
Lake
ROAD
AD
Nenamup
RO
Anvil Rock
Inlet
EN
ED
Sand
Bar
Youngs
Natural
Aquarium
Sphinx
Rock
Closed Waters
Motorised Vessels
8 Knots
100m
Ratcliffe
E
McGeary Rock
LAK
Ocean Beach SLSC
Denmark VMR 613
80
EN
NONALUP POINT
Not to be used for navigation
Anvil
Beach
OCEAN
BEACH
Ocean
Beach
60
Bream Rocks
Eden
16
40
21
21
Dumpling Rocks
08
Bank
m
Beach
Access
Steps
20
16
Prohibited
Beach Access
Path
0
ee
ma
Pelican
38
MORLEY ROAD
28
Drain
PEA
29
Poddyshot
Bay
Mussels
Swan Rock
OHI BI TE D
PELICAN
POINT
TAKE CARE
OCEAN
Bay
Fl G 3s 2M
Y
BA
ROA
07
PR
2
Moorings
21
D
Swimming
33
Pelican
Spit
BE PROP AWARE
Re
2
08
AD
N
PWC Freestyle Area
and
Water Ski Area
21
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G
th
or
Fl G 3s 2M
Peaceful
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EESTYLING
FR
sels
Mus ters
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& Oy
r Ski
Wate
r
A ea
PODDY POINT
OHI BI TE D
RO
AD
20
Beach
Access
Path
CH
A
BE
TUDOR
21
Pelican Island
POISON POINT
tte
Gu
19
Jumbo Rocks
19
14
21
Fl(2) 6s 1.5M
Fl Y
Q(6)+LFl 15s 1.5M
Bird Rocks
Sp
Shop
CR
IVE
DR
INL
ET
2
ROAD
21
Little River Rocks
21
14
Star Rock
T
EAS
Boating
Jetty
4
Crusoe Island
18
Beach
F Bu 10m 3M
Porpoise Rocks
2
y
ver
F Bu 15m 3M
Ri
21
rle
Mo
Little
Vehicular
Beach Access
18
Crusoe
Beach
Q 1.5M
PR
The Reef
Honeymoon
Island
0
KARRI POINT
2
24
Bay
Y
Beach
Access
Steps
ST
EA
Rudgyard
Beach
23
23
19
h
Fl Y
09
Rabbit Island
Little
Rabbit Island
ac
Paynes
Tower
Be
Peaceful Bay
Volunteer Marine Rescue Group
VMR 616
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EN
AV
Bay
Basic rules of the waterways
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0
0.5
Kilometres
Vessel Overtaking
Another
1.0
0.5
Power Vessels Power Vessels
Meeting Head On
Meeting
Power Meeting
Sailing Vessel
Ships
in Channels
SA
ID
E
1.0
Nautical Miles
WILSON HEAD
1°
7·
31
SOUTHERN
OCEAN
W
r
Caravan Park
EESTYLING
FR
GH
ve
Not to be used for navigation
White Rock
Warning Commercial Estuarine Fishery
Navigation at night must be done with due
care as nets are likely to be encountered
between two hours before sunset and 1.5
hours after sunrise.
MOTEL POINT
HI
5 Knots
22
Jacks Island
er
Riv
y
BEACH
Wilson
117°30'0"E
Ha
22
Car and
Trailer
HAY RIVER
ROAD
ROAD
Ri
OCEAN
HEIGHTS
CLOSE
21
117°15'0"E
21
COAST
GE
4Fl G 3s
GPS Validation marker
PEACEFUL BAY
SOUTH
AN
SEACH
er
Springdale
Beach
MINERAL
POINT
4Fl R 3s
SPRINGDALE
SPRINGDALE
5 Knots
4Fl G 3s
117°0'0"E
CHERRYUP
L
Riv
DENMARK
5 Knots
Sl
nm
AD
HIG
SOUTH
RO
COA
5 Knots
De
Every
trip
Closed waters - all vessels
116°45'0"E
Closed waters - motorised vessels
ROAD
RA
PWC and waterski area
AD
SH
ROAD
Water ski area
TH
FOR
WILSON INLET
MT
McINTOSH
LOG ON
LOG OFF!
8 Knot water speed limit
ROAD
Knapp Head
BEACH
5 Knot water speed limit
Lower Denmark
Road
River
Frankland River
Not to be used for navigation
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Hay
South
DENMARK
Nautical Miles
Hig
gs
Walpole-Nornalup
National Park
Nornalup
Inlet
Deep
River
5
C
See Nornalup Inlet Inset
Hay
River
Denmark
River
10
Kilometres
0
s
oa
WALPOLE
5
un
EPIRBs need to be in date!
Yo
Flares need to be in date!
Every overtaking vessel
gives way (this includes
sailing vessels)
Each vessel alters
course to starboard
Vessel having the
other to starboard
gives right of way
Power gives way to sail
except when sailing
vessel is overtaking
All vessels must keep clear
of ships using or
approaching the marked
navigation channel ships.
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