Marmion Marine Park management Plan - Department of ...

The use of boats has increased dramatically in recent years. It is important that management is able torespond to the varying needs of boat owners. The capacity to manage boating activities, including theprovision of boats and qualified staff, will need to be assessed at regular intervals.Actions1. Provide information for boat users on safety requirements, conditions at sea andboating ethics as they pertain to the Park.2. Ensure boating equipment and safety standards, set by the Department of Marineand Harbours, are encouraged (in accordance with the Marine and Harbours Act)within the Park.3. Develop appropriate boating restrictions in Park waters, in consultation with theDepartment of Marine and Harbours, to ensure protection of conservation and othervalues, and safe use of the Park. Protect divers and snorkellers between theBoyinaboat Reef and the southern wall of the boat harbour by prohibiting boats inthis area.19.5 SURFACE WATER SPORTSWhere conflicts arise between surface water sports (including wind surfing, sailing, water-skiing,paddle boats and surfing) and other recreational activities in the Park, certain uses will takeprecedence over others. Appropriate guidelines and controls are required to ameliorate potentialconflicts.The case of motorised craft, for specific recreation activities, such as jet skiing and water- skiing, mayconflict with other uses of the Park and need to be confined to selected areas. At present, one area hasbeen designated for water skiing. This sport has priority use in this area, however, water-skiing is notpermitted elsewhere in the Park. It is possible that there are no suitable areas for some activities in thePark.Actions1. In general, where conflicts arise between surface water sports and uses which areorientated towards passive appreciation of the marine environment, give priority tothe latter activities.41