G at Australian Seachange Newsletter - Southern Freedivers
G at Australian Seachange Newsletter - Southern Freedivers
G at Australian Seachange Newsletter - Southern Freedivers
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<strong>Australian</strong> Underw<strong>at</strong>er Feder<strong>at</strong>ion Inc.<br />
SPEARFISHING SAFETY RULES<br />
These Safety Rules are intended to minimise the risk of injury or mishap to divers<br />
engaged in Spearfishing. Divers are encouraged to adopt these rules without<br />
exception and to promote them amongst divers who may not be familiar with them. It<br />
is the responsibility of all A.U.F. members to make our sport as safe as possible.<br />
While engaged in Spearfishing you should:<br />
* Tow a safety coloured flo<strong>at</strong> (yellow, orange or red) with an Intern<strong>at</strong>ional Code “A” flag<br />
(signifying diver below) displayed in a vertical position above the flo<strong>at</strong>.<br />
* Attach game to the towed flo<strong>at</strong> so th<strong>at</strong> the game is carried away from your body.<br />
* Carry a knife th<strong>at</strong> is <strong>at</strong>tached to your body and which is readily accessible.<br />
* Carry a plastic safety whistle and a reflective signal mirror.<br />
* Wear a weight belt fitted with a single hand oper<strong>at</strong>ed, quick release buckle.<br />
* Never load or carry a loaded speargun out of the w<strong>at</strong>er.<br />
* Ensure th<strong>at</strong> speartips are suitably she<strong>at</strong>hed while not in use.<br />
* Ensure th<strong>at</strong> you are not under the influence of any drugs or medic<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> may<br />
impair your senses, judgement or physical ability.<br />
* Cease diving if for any reason you are not feeling well.<br />
* Take liquids to ensure th<strong>at</strong> you do not suffer the effects of dehydr<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
* Avoid hyperventil<strong>at</strong>ing by taking no more than 2 or 3 deep bre<strong>at</strong>hs before holding<br />
your bre<strong>at</strong>h.<br />
* Always dive with a friend or tell someone where you will be diving and your estim<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
time of return.<br />
* Obtain a current we<strong>at</strong>her report for the time th<strong>at</strong> you will be diving.<br />
* Be on the alert for bo<strong>at</strong> traffic and ensure th<strong>at</strong> you are visible to passing vessels.<br />
AUF Mission: Bring Sport, Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion and Awareness to the Underw<strong>at</strong>er World
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