Is it only SA and how about the other state.
I guess its safety 1st or just be cool not to have PFD or because its too hot.

We lucky here......if you have wetsuit and legrope.....and a self paddled craft.......all good within a direct line from young nicks head to tuahine island

JEG said..
Is it only SA and how about the other state.
I guess its safety 1st or just be cool not to have PFD or because its too hot.

It's the same in VIC unless you are in a surf zone.

In Tassie you need a pfd at all times unless in the surf zone, bum bag is ok, you also need a legrope at all times.

The new laws apply to boats as well,except that you are required to be wearing a jacket at all times if the craft is under 4.8 metres.So I go for a dive from my 3.8metre inflatable.I wear my lifejacket out the spot,take it off ,don my gear and do my dive or snorkel.On returning to the boat, I by law have to put my lifejacket back on in case I happen to fall overboard, haven't I just returned from being overboard without it on.
As some one else has noted when on the sup I am attached to my flotation device.We all know the risks ,and we assess and manage them.Honestly what is next compulsory shark shields,helmets,epirbs.
Are the pollies really worried about our lives or more realistically the cost of search and rescue.I for one would waive that right.

More Nanny State nonsense.

What happened to being responsible for yourself and your actions.

Yes I understand that not all people are fit and healthy and capable and blah blah blah, but if your are not what are you doing in the ocean anyway.

To my knowledge, no such nonsense in QLD.

ET.