WA
67 posts
Whilst kiting first carpark this arvo around 3pm, just before I went in to find my car broken into. I noticed two kites all the way out at the SW cardinal markers which led me to believe someone may be in trouble. I saw the beach inspector on the beach and he was already in contact with Scarborough surf livesaving in a mad panich wondering why they were soo far out. They were even talking of calling in a chopper which really would have caused grief for the kiting comunity if they had. It would have been a false alarm and an extra expense to find that out. The surf life saving clubs would have been pissed with kiters!
All I can say is why bother tracking out there?
WA
2184 posts
what is a beach inspector and what was he doing calling the shots anyway.
WA
498 posts
Technically speaking we are not allowed more than 400m from shore without approval. If you go beyond this DPI Marine Safety/Fisheries have the right to confiscate your gear. Not aware if a fine is also associated?
VIC
131 posts
in vic, aus, we can go 200 metres from land ,i beleave,with out a boyancy aid, eg,a vest.If you go out more then you need a boyancy aid,like a life jacket....... I spend a lot of time more then 200 m
off shore like a lot of kiters.
The poleic have a boat in my bay now so i have to think twice.........
VIC
5127 posts
400m is not very far. At my local spot the wind does not even get good until you are more than 200m off the beach.
WA
393 posts
well the shark at trigg was spotted only 200m from the shoreline i think.
thats well within reach of every kiter who goes out. just don't kite at dawn/dusk big scary animal problem solved!
WA
75 posts
So if we get daylight savings here in Perth, who is gonna tell the Sharks to hold off for another hour? or else they might start feeding during the new 'extended' kiting evenings!!!
Another risk to add to the list of negatives, along with the classic cows being upset (and...) and curtains fading more (arrgghh - there is still the same number of hours of sunshine FFS!!)
Lemm
WA
498 posts
Kitesurfers aren't classified as vessels - in fact my advice was they are not technically covered under any regs but the default has been to treat them the same as windsurfers. I think PWC are also treated the same.
Checkout Regulation 51c of the Navigable Waters Regs in WA.
Each state has it's own set of regs, much of it to do with when a PFD must be worn, carrying flares and other safety equipment.
