Safety reminder on the water over the summer break

Use of Amplifying Devices
Rowing NSW reminds clubs and schools that amplifying devices such as megaphones should not be used in the vicinity of residential areas before 7am and after 7pm 

Wearing of Lifejackets (Page 19 of the RMS Boating Handbook)
Rowing NSW would like to remind all coaches that it is a legal requirement that all coaches wear a lifejacket under the following conditions:

• Boating between sunset and sunrise
• Boating on Alpine waters (this includes Lake Jindabyne)
• Boating alone (without another person 12yrs of age or more on the same vessel)

Correct Safety Equipment (Page 23 of the RMS Boating Handbook)
You are also reminded that all coach boats should carry the correct safety equipment as detailed below

Please refer to the Roads and Maritime Boating Handbook for more information