What's with the proposal to make life jackets for sups compulsory in WA
They can't be real

As the government flounders

This is the best they can come up with

S

One of the many reasons I left WA 25 years ago and moved to paradise.
no 7 months without any surf over here:-)

Victoria and NSW (and possibly others) already have laws that require you to wear a pfd at all times when in kayaks, canoes, small yachts, PWC's etc and when more than 400m off shore on SUPs, kiteboards and sailboards.

As long as they are biodegradable... we don't want the GW's having the same issues as turtles eating plastic bags.

Currently boating regs its under review (first time in 25 years?), and there will be two public forums, as well an online survey.

Apparently 6 people drowned last year, and 11 this year. A Dot spokesman said this may indicate a level of "complacency".

Whilst 6 to 11 is almost double, it seems a pretty small % in terms of number of people on the water, and new people on the water.

Have you say &complete the official survey here:

www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/safety-equipment-review.asp