PERSONAL WATERCRAFT HANDBOOK - NSW Maritime

LIfejacket t ype 3 or LeveL 50s
Often used by skiers and has sophisticated fastening systems able
to withstand high impact. The only problem with these jackets
is their colour, which is often not very visible and therefore may
present a problem in search and rescue situations.
LIfejacket seLectIon
On open waters (surf beaches, oceans or what is referred to as
‘offshore’ or ‘coastal’ waters) a lifejacket Type 3 is not acceptable.
When offshore a lifejacket Type 1 or a lifejacket Type 2 MUST be worn.
Whilst using your PWC on enclosed waters (rivers, lakes or dams)
any type of lifejacket may be worn.
Inflatable lifejackets are not recommended to be worn on PWC.
PWC are exempt from carrying other safety equipment.
tow-In surfIng
A Lifejacket Type 1 or Level 150 or 100 or Type 2 or Level 50 must
be worn by the driver and a Lifejacket Type 2 or 3 or Level 50 or
50S by the surfer.
For further details regarding tow-in surfing, see page 11.
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sAFetY on tHe WAter
K N OW TH E R U LE S
approachIng vesseLs head on
Each vessel alters course to starboard (right) and passes port to
port (left). This applies in both narrow channels and open waters.
overtakIng
Keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken and pass
safely either side.