PLANNING OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

marine VHF radio (operators should hold the Marine Radio Operator’s VHF Certificate of
Proficiency)
flares (red, smoke, parachute)
marine 27 MHz radio
a UHF radio
V-sheet
Chemical light stick (or electronic equivalent)
EPIRB (Note: Service Tasmania operates an EPIRB hiring service for all outdoor recreation
activities)
Venues
Many venues and access points for rafting have access restrictions – contact Hydro Tasmania, Parks
and Forestry for information.
The choice of venues and locations depends on the weather and water conditions including water
levels.
Selection of venue is influenced by the degree of difficulty and potential hazards – that is, basic river
conditions and white-water conditions.
N.B. Rivers with rapids classified at grade 4 and above must not be used for any school groups. The
Brady’s Lake Slalom Course is not to be used by school rafting groups.
Ratios
Ratios will vary according to, for example, venue, skill, age of participants, time of year, program,
weather and qualifications of the leaders.
There should be a minimum of one trip leader and one assistant guide/leader on every trip.
A raft may only be ‘self-guided’ on Grade 1, 2 and 3 rapids. A self-guided raft requires at least the
same supervision level as that of a guided raft.
The minimum ratios are:
1 to 15 participants – one trip leader and one assistant guide/leader
16 to 22 participants – one trip leader and two assistant guide/leaders
23 to 30 participants – one trip leader and three assistant guide/leaders.
Regulations
Minimal impact principles and practices should be observed at all times.
Please refer to the online copy of this document (TASED-4-1765), located on the Tasmanian Department
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