Bunbury Busselton boating guide
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Bunbury Busselton boating guide
0m G W R Bun bur ort y P Lim it 180.0° 13 200m 5. 0° Fou l 100 m 450 m che nau lt Pen insu FR O HIB IT E D E E S TYLING PR foul AD Freestyling personal water craft Samphire Bay Freestyle driving, wave jumping and surfing is prohibited in all speed restricted areas, and all waters of the Leschenault Esturay. POINT DOURO T OF E E S T Y LI NG T RO Leschenault Fou l O WE S 8 knots FR AS Estuary CAUTION: Overhead powerlines exist at various locations over waterways Bar Island r we Po V d 2k ea 2 rh s ve ine L 5· 0 PELICAN POINT O H IB IT E D D CO la Dunes l Les 200m nne BE PROP AWARE TAKE CARE ter Are Ski a 8 knots Dunes Department of Transport CAUTION N RA PR C o lli e R iv er Alexander Island Closed Waters All Vessels Australind Bridge 8 knots Swimming Prohibited OL water ski AN CLOC TI KWIS E Wa BREAKING WAVES SHIFTING SANDS STRONG TIDES IN CUT AUST ERNME RN OV A 1000m 200 m Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Cu t E G cha m Th e TH TE in a .4° m 700 NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION igh t 157 300 0m 8 knots 200 m L:\Marine_safety\1352_signage\08_misc_signs\13520827.dgn TURKEY POINT LI Notice to Mariners Before undertaking any boating activities please check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s website www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm 5 ore Caution: The Cut 450 m sh 20 Fishing Platform ur r 20 (4) TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE off Bunbury Port security Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 all the waters contained within the Bunbury Inner Harbour and an area extending for 50 metres around all port facilities and jetties within the Bunbury Outer Harbour have been designated a Port Security Zone. Vessel access within these zones will be controlled and unauthorised vessel entry is prohibited. (5) The entrance to the Cut can be extremely dangerous. Mariners are advised that breaking seas and tidal flow may be hazardous to navigation. 3 i Sk er at ea W Ar 0m Vittoria to y o Caution Breakwater Light Commercial Shipping Only Koombana water ski ANTI-CLOCKWISE MILL POINT Kee p BUNBURY NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION For more detailed information, refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart Bunbury Harbour and Leschenault Estuary WA 776 Bunbury to Port Geographe WA 859 5 Knot Speed Limit 8 Knot Speed Limit Mooring Area Bunbury Port Security Area Closed Waters – All Vessels 10 Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels Water Ski Area Pwc Freestyle Area Swimming Prohibited Shallow Water Sailing Course Mark Legend 9 Beach / Ramp Boat Launching Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker Q Bay 4 40 5 knots BRIDGE HAT DATUM 1.0 WATER LEVEL mar_mbb0112 Bridge and powerline clearances ACTUAL CLEARANCE EATON CLEARANCE HEIGHT shown on sign South Cardinal Pass to South O V E R H E A D P O W E R L IN E ACTUAL CLEARANCE TIDE Pass to East Clearance heights shown on this sign are in metres above highest astronomical tide (HAT). Actual clearance will vary depending on the tide and/or flood level. The height of the tide throughout the day will vary depending on astronomical and meteorological conditions. 2.2m 2.2m 1.7m 3.6m 2.2m 2.2m East Cardinal LIGHT: White light, McKENNA POINT 0m ul (6) (8) IV E Bay DR Bridge clearances Australind Bridge Preston River Railway Bridge Preston River Road Bridge Koombana Channel Traffic Bridge Koombana Channel Rail Bridge Koombana Channel Storm Surge Barrier Foot Bridge 5.0m 6.2m 1.0 Pass to West 0.5 DANGER AREA Powerline clearances Preston River Lower Preston River Upper Pass to North Parking / Boat Trailer Parking 20 Fo (7) Y 0.5 North Cardinal During moderate swell seas may break over depths of about 6 metres. e or fsh of 8 knots 8Fl Y Water Ski Area water ski ANTI-CLOCKWISE TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE POINT MORNINGTON AR 0 Cardinal Marks indicate the compass direction and safe side to pass a danger or a feature, such as a bend in channel or end of a shoal. Fuel Outlet 0m 40 PWC Freestyle Area Bunbury Sea Rescue VMR 634 BRB 2 Preston River Rail Bridge r TU 0.5 Green to green upstream LIGHT: Yellow light, any rhythm. Remember to Every trip Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency 72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working nb LOG ON LOG OFF! VHF Radio VHF Repeaters 21, 22, 80,B81, u 82..... * Recreational & working POINT CASUARINA 6 Powerhouse Leads ° 5.7 12 ve Ri ES Special Marks indicate a special area such as aquaculture or feature nst re of e am/d bb irec tide tion West Cardinal LIGHT: White light, 27 MHz Radio 5 knots (9) Commercial Shipping Only 11 8.5 ° n to ion Red to green downstream Casuarina Boat Harbour 1 8 (12) Inner Harbour (10) PO 20 INT 0m H AM 8 knots IL LA (11) KO OM B AN A es /dir ect • have patience with other less experienced boaters; and • read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise yourself with the local area. l am Nautical Miles • move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other people to launch and recover; Pr tre • follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the roadway; • utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval; Inner Harbour Extension Leads Ups Kilometres A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat ramp. Remember to: • utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels; Inner Harbour Leads Starboard Marks Light: Green, any rhythm. Dow Bunbury Port Authority Cable Sands Leads Anglesea Island IV E indicate a small area of danger. 0 Boat ramp courtesy LIGHT: White light, occulting, isophase, Isloated Danger Marks This basic information can make the difference in a response to an emergency situation. It is also important to remember to log off to avoid a search being initiated. Safe Water Marks can be used as a landfall mark with safe water all around. Port Marks Light: Red, any rhythm. Swimming Prohibited E E S T Y LI NG O H IB IT E D DR Lateral Marks indicate the port and starboard sides of a navigable channel. Fou PO I N T BU SA CO Bunbury Power Boat Club FR PR 5 knots Markers, buoys and beacons Closed Waters All Vessels − − − ✓ INT D PO CLEO MA Marine Radio A marine radio must be carried if operating more than 5 miles from the mainland shore or more than 1 mile from an island located more than 5 miles from the mainland shore. The radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF. B e ach − − − ✓ ul K oo m bana Koombana Koombana Bay Sailing Club Channel Parachute Flares (in date) A minimum of two parachute flares must be carried if operating more than 5 miles from the mainland shore or more than 1 mile from an island located more than 5 miles from the mainland shore. 5 knots − − ✓ ✓ L es EPIRB (in date) A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS 4280.1 must be carried if proceeding more than 2 miles from the mainland shore or more than 400 metres from an island located more than 2 miles from the mainland shore. Fo ch e n − ✓ ✓ ✓ aul t Red and Orange Flares (in date) At least two hand held red flares and two hand held orange flares must be carried. Two parachute flares may be carried in lieu of the two hand held red flares and a smoke canister may be carried in lieu of the smoke flares. Tower STREET VICTO RIA − ✓ ✓ ✓ o Re d DR IV E Closed Waters Motorised Vessels − ✓ ✓ ✓ N Storm surge barrier Anchor and Line An efficient anchor and line must be carried. OCEA DoT Office ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ u Ch 88 ...................................... r y Distress & calling Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency 90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational & working P it Beac h Fire Extinguisher Vessels with an inboard engine or carrying hydrocarbon heating or cooling appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher. Preston River Road Bridge Volunteer Marine Rescue groups: Augusta - Augusta Sea Rescue - VMR625; Capel - Australian Coast Radio Monitors - call sign ACRM BASE; Bunbury - Bunbury Sea Rescue - VMR634; Busselton - Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR640; Margaret River - Margaret River Volunteer Sea Rescue VMR628; and Quindalup - Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR631. Please remember to log on to before heading out to sea and supply them with: • the vessel’s name, registration number or call sign; • the departure point and time; • the destination; • the trip intentions; • the number of people on board; • the amount of fuel carried; and • the estimated time of return. rt * Contact VMR groups for local information. Back www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ er ow dP ea 2kV 6·2 erh s 2 Ov Line For safety reasons, rules and regulations apply within Western Australian waters. Before you go boating, make sure you are familiar with the regulations for the area. Vessels less than 3.75 metres A skipper of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length must not permit the vessel to be navigated at a greater distance than five nautical miles from the nearest point at low water mark on the mainland shore. Bilge Pump/Bailer All vessels must carry a bilge pump. Vessels under 7 metres may carry a bailer in lieu of a bilge pump. RSE-1014 Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Aids to navigation • No person shall interfere with, remove or damage any beacon, buoy or other artificial aid to navigation. • No person shall except with permission in writing from the Department, secure a vessel to a beacon, buoy, seamark or other aid to navigation. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ I n let The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information. Rules at a glance Anchoring or mooring a vessel in a channel or fairway is prohibited unless the vessel is in distress. from the mainland shore POINT COLLINSON Bunbury Yacht Club Don’t have the app? Search for ‘QR Code Reader’ in your app store. Vessels from the mainland shore Bunbury SLSC EPIRB Scan this QR code with your mobile reader. Crab drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed object should not be placed or allowed to remain in any channel or fairway in ports or harbours, or in a channel, fairway or passage in navigable waters without permission from the Department. from the mainland shore Recreational Skipper’s Ticket The skipper of a recreational vessel, powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) must hold an RST. Lifejacket A lifejacket bearing the label PFD Type 1 or the Australian standard AS 1512 or AS 4758 - Level 100 (or higher) must be carried for every person onboard. Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Augusta (VMR 625): 0408 907 966 Bunbury (VMR 634): 0418 926 442 Busselton (VMR 640): 0407 755 715 Capel (ACRM): 9727 2451 Naturaliste - Dunsborough (VMR 631): 9756 8262 Margaret River (VMR 628) General limitation of speed Skippers should not, in any navigable waters, dirve a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots, water ski or para-sail: • through an arch of a bridge; • in or through a mooring area; • within 15 metres of a vessel under way; • within 45 metres of – (i) a moored vessel; (ii) a person in the water; (iii) a jetty or wharf; or (iv) a river bank or low water mark. Obstruction of channels and leading lines Fishing equipment Over 5 Nautical Miles BUNBURY Rangers Bunbury: 9792 7106 Busselton: 9781 0444 or 0417 173 500 Capel: 9727 0222 or 0417 953 959 February 2015 2-5 Nautical Miles School (conspic) Department of Parks and Wildlife Bunbury: 9725 4300 Busselton: 9752 5555 Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au Boating Weather Forecast Boating Weather: 1900 955 350 Website: www.bom.gov.au 0-2 Nautical Miles Li m Department of Fisheries Bunbury: 9721 2688 Busselton: 9752 2152 Fishwatch: 1800 815 507 Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au lakes, rivers, inlets and estuaries except Lake Argyle ROCKY POINT Police Water Police: 9442 8600 Protected Waters 7 Marine Safety Department of Transport Email: [email protected] Report a Marine Oil Pollution Incident: (08) 9480 9924 Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308 Safety Equipment Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Boating Guide Bunbury - Busselton Contacts 9 Department of Transport 0m G W R Bun bur ort y P Lim it 180.0° 13 200m 5. Fou l 100 m 450 m m BE PROP AWARE TAKE CARE 8 knots Dunes ter Are Ski a Les 200m T OF WE S Department of Transport che nau lt Pen insu FR O HIB IT E D E E S TYLING PR foul AD Freestyling personal water craft Samphire Bay Freestyle driving, wave jumping and surfing is prohibited in all speed restricted areas, and all waters of the Leschenault Esturay. POINT DOURO E E S T Y LI NG T RO Leschenault Fou l 0° O 8 knots FR AS Estuary CAUTION: Overhead powerlines exist at various locations over waterways Bar Island r we Po V d 2k ea 2 rh s ve ine L 5· 0 PELICAN POINT O H IB IT E D D CO la Dunes CAUTION N RA PR C o lli e R iv er Alexander Island Closed Waters All Vessels Australind Bridge 8 knots Swimming Prohibited OL water ski AN CLOC TI KWIS E Wa BREAKING WAVES SHIFTING SANDS STRONG TIDES IN CUT AUST ERNME RN OV A 1000m 200 m Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Cu t E G l 700 Th e TH TE nne m 0m NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION cha 300 20 8 knots 200 m L:\Marine_safety\1352_signage\08_misc_signs\13520827.dgn TURKEY POINT LI Notice to Mariners Before undertaking any boating activities please check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s website www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm ore 5 sh Caution: The Cut 450 m Fishing Platform in a .4° (4) TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE off Bunbury Port security Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 all the waters contained within the Bunbury Inner Harbour and an area extending for 50 metres around all port facilities and jetties within the Bunbury Outer Harbour have been designated a Port Security Zone. Vessel access within these zones will be controlled and unauthorised vessel entry is prohibited. (5) The entrance to the Cut can be extremely dangerous. Mariners are advised that breaking seas and tidal flow may be hazardous to navigation. 3 i Sk er at ea W Ar igh t 157 Breakwater Light Commercial Shipping Only Koombana water ski ANTI-CLOCKWISE 0m Vittoria ur r 20 Q Bay 4 MILL POINT to y o Caution ul (6) (8) Kee p BUNBURY NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION For more detailed information, refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart Bunbury Harbour and Leschenault Estuary WA 776 Bunbury to Port Geographe WA 859 5 Knot Speed Limit 8 Knot Speed Limit Mooring Area Bunbury Port Security Area Closed Waters – All Vessels 10 Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels Water Ski Area Pwc Freestyle Area Swimming Prohibited Shallow Water Sailing Course Mark Legend 9 Beach / Ramp Boat Launching Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker 0m McKENNA POINT 20 Fo (7) 40 5 knots BRIDGE HAT DATUM 1.0 WATER LEVEL mar_mbb0112 Bridge and powerline clearances ACTUAL CLEARANCE EATON CLEARANCE HEIGHT shown on sign South Cardinal Pass to South O V E R H E A D P O W E R L IN E ACTUAL CLEARANCE TIDE Pass to East Clearance heights shown on this sign are in metres above highest astronomical tide (HAT). Actual clearance will vary depending on the tide and/or flood level. The height of the tide throughout the day will vary depending on astronomical and meteorological conditions. 2.2m 2.2m 1.7m 3.6m 2.2m 2.2m East Cardinal LIGHT: White light, Parking / Boat Trailer Parking e or fsh of 8 knots 8Fl Y Water Ski Area water ski ANTI-CLOCKWISE TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE IV E Bay DR Bridge clearances Australind Bridge Preston River Railway Bridge Preston River Road Bridge Koombana Channel Traffic Bridge Koombana Channel Rail Bridge Koombana Channel Storm Surge Barrier Foot Bridge 1.0 Pass to West 5.0m 6.2m Pass to North DANGER AREA Powerline clearances Preston River Lower Preston River Upper 0.5 North Cardinal During moderate swell seas may break over depths of about 6 metres. 0m 40 PWC Freestyle Area Bunbury Sea Rescue VMR 634 BRB 2 POINT MORNINGTON Y 0 Cardinal Marks indicate the compass direction and safe side to pass a danger or a feature, such as a bend in channel or end of a shoal. Fuel Outlet POINT CASUARINA 6 Powerhouse Leads Preston River Rail Bridge r AR Green to green upstream LIGHT: Yellow light, any rhythm. Remember to Every trip Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency 72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working nb LOG ON LOG OFF! VHF Radio VHF Repeaters 21, 22, 80,B81, u 82..... * Recreational & working 27 MHz Radio 5 knots Casuarina Boat Harbour (9) ° 5.7 12 ve TU Special Marks indicate a special area such as aquaculture or feature nst re of e am/d bb irec tide tion West Cardinal LIGHT: White light, o 1 8 (10) PO 20 INT 0m H AM 8 knots IL LA (12) Inner Harbour Commercial Shipping Only 11 8.5 ° Ri ES /dir ect ion Red to green downstream u Ch 88 ...................................... r y Distress & calling Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency 90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational & working P Bunbury Port Authority Tower Swimming Prohibited (11) KO OM B n to am • have patience with other less experienced boaters; and • read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise yourself with the local area. l PO I N T BU SA CO Cable Sands Leads es tre 0.5 • move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other people to launch and recover; Pr Ups • follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the roadway; • utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval; Inner Harbour Extension Leads Starboard Marks Light: Green, any rhythm. Kilometres A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat ramp. Remember to: • utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels; Inner Harbour Leads indicate a small area of danger. Dow Fou 0.5 Boat ramp courtesy LIGHT: White light, occulting, isophase, Isloated Danger Marks This basic information can make the difference in a response to an emergency situation. It is also important to remember to log off to avoid a search being initiated. Safe Water Marks can be used as a landfall mark with safe water all around. Port Marks Light: Red, any rhythm. Closed Waters All Vessels E E S T Y LI NG AN A IV E Lateral Marks indicate the port and starboard sides of a navigable channel. ul INT D PO CLEO MA Bunbury Power Boat Club FR Anglesea Island DR Markers, buoys and beacons Closed Waters Motorised Vessels − − − ✓ B e ach Marine Radio A marine radio must be carried if operating more than 5 miles from the mainland shore or more than 1 mile from an island located more than 5 miles from the mainland shore. The radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF. K oo m bana Koombana Koombana Bay Sailing Club Channel − − − ✓ 5 knots Parachute Flares (in date) A minimum of two parachute flares must be carried if operating more than 5 miles from the mainland shore or more than 1 mile from an island located more than 5 miles from the mainland shore. Fo L es − − ✓ ✓ Storm surge barrier STREET ch e n EPIRB (in date) A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS 4280.1 must be carried if proceeding more than 2 miles from the mainland shore or more than 400 metres from an island located more than 2 miles from the mainland shore. rt * Contact VMR groups for local information. DR IV E aul t − ✓ ✓ ✓ www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx it N DoT Office − ✓ ✓ ✓ Red and Orange Flares (in date) At least two hand held red flares and two hand held orange flares must be carried. Two parachute flares may be carried in lieu of the two hand held red flares and a smoke canister may be carried in lieu of the smoke flares. Li m Re d OCEA VICTO RIA Nautical Miles Vessels less than 3.75 metres A skipper of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length must not permit the vessel to be navigated at a greater distance than five nautical miles from the nearest point at low water mark on the mainland shore. − ✓ ✓ ✓ 0 Aids to navigation • No person shall interfere with, remove or damage any beacon, buoy or other artificial aid to navigation. • No person shall except with permission in writing from the Department, secure a vessel to a beacon, buoy, seamark or other aid to navigation. Anchor and Line An efficient anchor and line must be carried. Preston River Road Bridge Volunteer Marine Rescue groups: Augusta - Augusta Sea Rescue - VMR625; Capel - Australian Coast Radio Monitors - call sign ACRM BASE; Bunbury - Bunbury Sea Rescue - VMR634; Busselton - Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR640; Margaret River - Margaret River Volunteer Sea Rescue VMR628; and Quindalup - Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR631. Please remember to log on to before heading out to sea and supply them with: • the vessel’s name, registration number or call sign; • the departure point and time; • the destination; • the trip intentions; • the number of people on board; • the amount of fuel carried; and • the estimated time of return. Anchoring or mooring a vessel in a channel or fairway is prohibited unless the vessel is in distress. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Beac h er ow dP ea 2kV 6·2 erh s 2 Ov Line For safety reasons, rules and regulations apply within Western Australian waters. Before you go boating, make sure you are familiar with the regulations for the area. Vessels Fire Extinguisher Vessels with an inboard engine or carrying hydrocarbon heating or cooling appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher. Back RSE-1014 Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Crab drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed object should not be placed or allowed to remain in any channel or fairway in ports or harbours, or in a channel, fairway or passage in navigable waters without permission from the Department. ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 5 knots The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information. Rules at a glance General limitation of speed Skippers should not, in any navigable waters, dirve a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots, water ski or para-sail: • through an arch of a bridge; • in or through a mooring area; • within 15 metres of a vessel under way; • within 45 metres of – (i) a moored vessel; (ii) a person in the water; (iii) a jetty or wharf; or (iv) a river bank or low water mark. Obstruction of channels and leading lines Fishing equipment Bilge Pump/Bailer All vessels must carry a bilge pump. Vessels under 7 metres may carry a bailer in lieu of a bilge pump. O H IB IT E D Don’t have the app? Search for ‘QR Code Reader’ in your app store. February 2015 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ I n let Scan this QR code with your mobile reader. from the mainland shore PR EPIRB from the mainland shore POINT COLLINSON Bunbury Yacht Club Boating Weather Forecast Boating Weather: 1900 955 350 Website: www.bom.gov.au from the mainland shore Recreational Skipper’s Ticket The skipper of a recreational vessel, powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) must hold an RST. Lifejacket A lifejacket bearing the label PFD Type 1 or the Australian standard AS 1512 or AS 4758 - Level 100 (or higher) must be carried for every person onboard. Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Augusta (VMR 625): 0408 907 966 Bunbury (VMR 634): 0418 926 442 Busselton (VMR 640): 0407 755 715 Capel (ACRM): 9727 2451 Naturaliste - Dunsborough (VMR 631): 9756 8262 Margaret River (VMR 628) Over 5 Nautical Miles BUNBURY Rangers Bunbury: 9792 7106 Busselton: 9781 0444 or 0417 173 500 Capel: 9727 0222 or 0417 953 959 2-5 Nautical Miles Bunbury SLSC Department of Parks and Wildlife Bunbury: 9725 4300 Busselton: 9752 5555 Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au 0-2 Nautical Miles School (conspic) Department of Fisheries Bunbury: 9721 2688 Busselton: 9752 2152 Fishwatch: 1800 815 507 Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au lakes, rivers, inlets and estuaries except Lake Argyle ROCKY POINT Police Water Police: 9442 8600 Protected Waters 7 Marine Safety Department of Transport Email: [email protected] Report a Marine Oil Pollution Incident: (08) 9480 9924 Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308 Safety Equipment Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Boating Guide Bunbury - Busselton Contacts 9 Department of Transport PELICAN POINT BE PROP AWARE TAKE CARE PR Vittoria 5 knots ACTUAL CLEARANCE 2.2m 0.5 mar_mbb0112 OL CAUTION D m 300 CO T POINT DOURO AS MILL POINT Swimming Prohibited Bay CLEARANCE HEIGHT shown on sign Dunes AD c he nau lt 1000m Wa ter Are Ski a Pe n insu la FR PR foul RO m Les 700 Freestyle driving, wave jumping and surfing is prohibited in all speed restricted areas, and all waters of the Leschenault Esturay. Pass to South FR South Cardinal 8 knots • read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise yourself with the local area. Department of Transport Pass to East East Cardinal LIGHT: White light, N Pass to West DANGER AREA E BREAKING WAVES SHIFTING SANDS STRONG TIDES IN CUT • have patience with other less experienced boaters; and West Cardinal LIGHT: White light, 0 Kilometres • move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other people to launch and recover; 0 2.2m 2.2m 1.7m 3.6m 2.2m • utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval; TH ore Bar Island Vessels less than 3.75 metres A skipper of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length must not permit the vessel to be navigated at a greater distance than five nautical miles from the nearest point at low water mark on the mainland shore. 0.5 • follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the roadway; Y Bridge clearances Australind Bridge Preston River Railway Bridge Preston River Road Bridge Koombana Channel Traffic Bridge Koombana Channel Rail Bridge Koombana Channel Storm Surge Barrier Foot Bridge Powerline clearances Preston River Lower Preston River Upper Pass to North A sh off Dunes North Cardinal LI 0m 20 0m 40 Bunbury Port security Aids to navigation • No person shall interfere with, remove or damage any beacon, buoy or other artificial aid to navigation. • No person shall except with permission in writing from the Department, secure a vessel to a beacon, buoy, seamark or other aid to navigation. ve r D E R IV Cardinal Marks Preston River Rail Bridge indicate the compass direction and safe side to pass a danger or a feature, such as a bend in channel or end of a shoal. Fou l Caution: The Cut A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat ramp. Remember to: • utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels; 6 Anchoring or mooring a vessel in a channel or fairway is prohibited unless the vessel is in distress. er ow P d ea 2kV 6·2 erh s 2 Ov Line AR LIGHT: Yellow light, any rhythm. ul Fo i Sk er at rea W A Boat ramp courtesy Inner Harbour Leads TU RA Vessels IV E ES AUST It is also important to remember to log off to avoid a search being initiated. st e Pr on Ri RN Green to green upstream 5 knots DR ° TE Dow nst re of e am/d bb irec tide tion NA NAVIGATE WITH CAUTION ERNME This basic information can make the difference in a response to an emergency situation. Anglesea Island Powerhouse Leads OV Crab drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed object should not be placed or allowed to remain in any channel or fairway in ports or harbours, or in a channel, fairway or passage in navigable waters without permission from the Department. 8.5 ° Special Marks 11 5.7 indicate a special area such as aquaculture or feature BUNBURY I n let KO OM BA Commercial Shipping Only G Red to green downstream O H IB IT E D 12 ion PR Inner Harbour Fishing Platform am /dir ect lt E E S T Y LI NG Cable Sands Leads (12) Cu t tre POINT COLLINSON Bunbury Yacht Club nau FR B e ach Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Ups ch e 3 Starboard Marks Light: Green, any rhythm. L es m Th e indicate a small area of danger. Bunbury Power Boat Club 450 8 knots 200 m Isloated Danger Marks bana Koombana Koombana Bay Sailing Club Channel LIGHT: White light, occulting, isophase, K oo m (11) Port Marks Light: Red, any rhythm. 5 knots Closed Waters All Vessels The entrance to the Cut can be extremely dangerous. Mariners are advised that breaking seas and tidal flow may be hazardous to navigation. General limitation of speed Skippers should not, in any navigable waters, dirve a motor boat at a speed exceeding 8 knots, water ski or para-sail: • through an arch of a bridge; • in or through a mooring area; • within 15 metres of a vessel under way; • within 45 metres of – (i) a moored vessel; (ii) a person in the water; (iii) a jetty or wharf; or (iv) a river bank or low water mark. Obstruction of channels and leading lines Fishing equipment Storm surge barrier POIN TB US AC O (10) PO 20 INT 0m HA MI LL 8 knots A Safe Water Marks INT D PO CLEO MA 4 can be used as a landfall mark with safe water all around. 8 (9) water ski ANTI-CLOCKWISE Lateral Marks Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Koombana indicate the port and starboard sides of a navigable channel. Bunbury Port Authority Tower Swimming (8) Markers, buoys and beacons 1 (7) Volunteer Marine Rescue groups: Augusta - Augusta Sea Rescue - VMR625; Capel - Australian Coast Radio Monitors - call sign ACRM BASE; Bunbury - Bunbury Sea Rescue - VMR634; Busselton - Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR640; Margaret River - Margaret River Volunteer Sea Rescue VMR628; and Quindalup - Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue - VMR631. Please remember to log on to before heading out to sea and supply them with: • the vessel’s name, registration number or call sign; • the departure point and time; • the destination; • the trip intentions; • the number of people on board; • the amount of fuel carried; and • the estimated time of return. Prohibited 2 For safety reasons, rules and regulations apply within Western Australian waters. Before you go boating, make sure you are familiar with the regulations for the area. − − − ✓ Marine Radio A marine radio must be carried if operating more than 5 miles from the mainland shore or more than 1 mile from an island located more than 5 miles from the mainland shore. The radio can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF. STREET DR IV E TAKE CARE Volunteer Marine Rescue Services − − − ✓ Parachute Flares (in date) A minimum of two parachute flares must be carried if operating more than 5 miles from the mainland shore or more than 1 mile from an island located more than 5 miles from the mainland shore. DoT Office BE PROP AWARE Bay Rules at a glance − − ✓ ✓ EPIRB (in date) A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with AMSA bearing the standard AS/NZS 4280.1 must be carried if proceeding more than 2 miles from the mainland shore or more than 400 metres from an island located more than 2 miles from the mainland shore. School (conspic) Water Ski Area RSE-1014 − ✓ ✓ ✓ Red and Orange Flares (in date) At least two hand held red flares and two hand held orange flares must be carried. Two parachute flares may be carried in lieu of the two hand held red flares and a smoke canister may be carried in lieu of the smoke flares. VICTO RIA Bunbury SLSC 8Fl Y The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be liable for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information. − ✓ ✓ ✓ Lifejacket A lifejacket bearing the label PFD Type 1 or the Australian standard AS 1512 or AS 4758 - Level 100 (or higher) must be carried for every person onboard. N 5 knots (6) Don’t have the app? Search for ‘QR Code Reader’ in your app store. − ✓ ✓ ✓ Anchor and Line An efficient anchor and line must be carried. OCEA Beac h www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx Commercial Shipping Only Scan this QR code with your mobile reader. EPIRB ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Fire Extinguisher Vessels with an inboard engine or carrying hydrocarbon heating or cooling appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher. Back 7 Casuarina Boat Harbour Boating Weather Forecast Boating Weather: 1900 955 350 Website: www.bom.gov.au ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Bilge Pump/Bailer All vessels must carry a bilge pump. Vessels under 7 metres may carry a bailer in lieu of a bilge pump. ROCKY POINT BRB Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Augusta (VMR 625): 0408 907 966 Bunbury (VMR 634): 0418 926 442 Busselton (VMR 640): 0407 755 715 Capel (ACRM): 9727 2451 Naturaliste - Dunsborough (VMR 631): 9756 8262 Margaret River (VMR 628) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Re d Rangers Bunbury: 9792 7106 Busselton: 9781 0444 or 0417 173 500 Capel: 9727 0222 or 0417 953 959 Department of Parks and Wildlife Bunbury: 9725 4300 Busselton: 9752 5555 Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au Department of Fisheries Bunbury: 9721 2688 Busselton: 9752 2152 Fishwatch: 1800 815 507 Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au Police Water Police: 9442 8600 Recreational Skipper’s Ticket The skipper of a recreational vessel, powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) must hold an RST. POINT CASUARINA water ski ANTI-CLOCKWISE (4) February 2015 Marine Safety Boating Guide Bunbury - Busselton Bunbury Sea Rescue VMR 634 ul (5) 0 5· from the mainland shore Breakwater Light r we Po V d 2k ea 2 rh s ve ine L 9 it e or fsh of O from the mainland shore Caution S nb McKENNA POINT l Fou from the mainland shore 2 m 00 m 450 m Department of Transport Email: [email protected] Report a Marine Oil Pollution Incident: (08) 9480 9924 Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308 10 WE or * Contact VMR groups for local information. t ur Distress & calling Ch 88 ...................................... y Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency 90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational & working P 8 knots Fo l Fou Over 5 Nautical Miles Swimming Prohibited OF VHF Repeaters 21, 22, 80,B81, u 82..... * Recreational & working 0° 2-5 Nautical Miles Pwc Freestyle Area T Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency 72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working 5. Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Q 13 0-2 Nautical Miles Water Ski Area 100 Li m PWC Freestyle Area 200m lakes, rivers, inlets and estuaries except Lake Argyle LOG ON LOG OFF! 0m 40 it Lim Protected Waters Remember to ort y P Safety Equipment Fuel Outlet bur Contacts Parking / Boat Trailer Parking During moderate swell seas may break over depths of about 6 metres. Bun Department of Transport Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels u Closed Waters – All Vessels Before undertaking any boating activities please check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s website www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm to y o Bunbury Port Security Area 200m Kee p Notice to Mariners l Mooring Area water ski AN CLOC TI KWIS E nne 8 Knot Speed Limit BE PROP AWARE cha 5 Knot Speed Limit TAKE CARE in a Legend Under the Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Act 2003 all the waters contained within the Bunbury Inner Harbour and an area extending for 50 metres around all port facilities and jetties within the Bunbury Outer Harbour have been designated a Port Security Zone. Vessel access within these zones will be controlled and unauthorised vessel entry is prohibited. r rig ht NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION 180.0° 27 MHz Radio 0m Every trip 20 VHF Radio .4 ° For more detailed information, refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart Bunbury Harbour and Leschenault Estuary WA 776 Bunbury to Port Geographe WA 859 157 Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker R Beach / Ramp Boat Launching W 9 Shallow Water Sailing Course Mark G BUNBURY Freestyling personal water craft E E S TYLING O HIB IT E D Leschenault Estuary 8 knots 5 CAUTION: Overhead powerlines exist at various locations over waterways 200 m Samphire E E S T Y LI NG Bay L:\Marine_safety\1352_signage\08_misc_signs\13520827.dgn TURKEY POINT O H IB IT E D Australind Bridge 8 knots C o lli e Alexander Island R iv er Closed Waters All Vessels POINT MORNINGTON Clearance heights shown on this sign are in metres above highest astronomical tide (HAT). Actual clearance will vary depending on the tide and/or flood level. The height of the tide throughout the day will vary depending on astronomical and meteorological conditions. Bridge and powerline clearances EATON O V E R H E A D P O W E R L IN E BRIDGE ACTUAL CLEARANCE WATER LEVEL HAT TIDE 5.0m 6.2m DATUM Inner Harbour Extension Leads Preston River Road Bridge 1.0 Nautical Miles 0.5 1.0 Closed waters - all vessels 0 1 1.0 Legend 2.0 Nautical Miles 2.0 3 Quindalup – Swimming is prohibited from 10 metres west of the boat ramp for 300 metres east along the foreshore and extending 300 metres seaward in a north north-easterly direction. 8 Knot Speed Limit Swimming Prohibited Wright Bank (breaks in moderate swell) Shallow Water Beach / Ramp Boat Launching Public Toilet / GPS Validation Marker Parking / Boat Trailer Parking Fuel Outlet The Channel Abbey – All waters contained within an area commencing 100 metres west of the boat launching ramp at Newton Beach for a distance of 400 metres west along the foreshore and extending 300 metres to seaward. 6 West Busselton – All waters contained within an area commencing 100 metres west of the boat launching ramp at the foot of Dolphin Road for a distance of 450 metres west along the foreshore and extending 300 metres to seaward. Any boat with divers (not snorkellers) operating from it must always display signals by day or night to inform other boat users. The daytime signal for divers is an International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide. 7 East Busselton – All the waters extending 300 metres to seaward from the foreshore between a point 100 metres west of the foot of Carey Street and a point 100 metres west of the foot of Georgette Street. Divers operating without a vessel, for example from a jetty, must display the International Code Flag “A”. The flag must be at least 750mm long and 600mm wide. Water skiing Before undertaking any boating activities please check the Department’s chart updates and Temporary Notices to Mariners list on Transport’s website www.transport.wa.gov.au/tntm Water skiing means the sport or exercise of being towed over water, at a speed of 8 knots or more, by a motor boat, so as to be supported on the surface by a ski or skis, an aquaplane or other apparatus, or the feet. Gannet Rock MEELUP Remember to 100m The Farm ROCKY POINT Meelup Beach P Br ho ff-s High up rm Cliffs B ro ok Closed Waters Motorised Vessels Little Meelup Beach Sail Rock (1) MEELUP Freestyling personal water craft Freestyle driving, wave jumping and surfing is prohibited in all speed restricted areas in the state. These activities are also prohibited in these water ski take-off and landing areas. 400m Offsho Y POINT DALLING Paddle Craft Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, wave skis, inflatables or similar paddle craft that are propelled by a person using a paddle must comply with WA marine laws. Personal Water cr aft freestyling an d wave jumping 2 na utic Beach Rd High 8 ots Kn 1 Dunn n Skii er Wa t An 8 knots spee d res Bay gP roh i Cliffs b it ed Take Off Area Du ns b OCEAN oro ugh tricte d 3 area e x ists to B ea c h Br o ok ROAD E AC 30 up the Won y Inle t To b iing Water Ski PWC & Parasail Area lo y Ditc h Mo l Pro hib ited nerup In Water Ski Area let to Cap e Naturalist e except within Take Off Area Water Skiing Pro hib Radio masts CAUTION Mariners are to use caution when navigating the entrance channel. 4 Siesta Park and Skiing d Water g Prohibite n i l i a Paras the designated water ski take-off and landing areas. Take Off Area 6 5 Take Off Area ts 8 Kno ohibited kiing Pr 8 Knots Water S ited BROADWATER Red lights ABBEY Beach Launching Only F Bu Beach Launching Only bited HE rohi AP ng P GR i i k EO S G r e RT Wat PO 8 K no t s Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue Group VMR 640 V as s 4.4 Beach Launching Only BUSSELTON e 3.7 RiRivve er r D Diivve e rr si s ioon n St. Strelly Bridge Dr D PORT GEOGRAPHE Water Ski PWC & Parasail Area BOULEVARD h ac Be KE NA IN R SP 30 oo 0m Br 5 knots Pea Break Carpark y Estuar YACHT CLUB Va s s Th e B r o ad wa te r Area 8 knots Injidup Point 6·6 SEE PORT GEOGRAHE INSET Take Off 7 n in air a RR 0m mouth of Airfield TE 8 knots from t he hore ter S k 0m fsh Of 40 Water Ski Area Port Geographe Marina PT DAKING CH BEA Canal Rocks e or TAKE CARE WONNERUP Offs ots W a A nnie B ro o k Dr a in ch B ea ith s Sm p NA TU RA LIS TE S TR E ET Winjee Sam Rock (14) lg u 2 re tty NORTH ny u sho To get a sticker about the rules visit, www.transport. wa.gov.au/kitesafe or call 1300 863 308. lton Je 8 Kn PT DALLING Gu 3 00 m etres o ffshore 400m DUNSBOROUGH Closed Waters - All Vessels Swimming Prohibited Beach 1m either side of Enclosure enclosure net off- ff and landing ar eas. Water Ski Area QUINDALUP ST iles Kite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres from shore are now required to carry safety equipment. l water ski take-o BE PROP AWARE Naturaliste Volunteer Marine Rescue Group VMR 631 FINLAYSON is prohibited in al Kite and windsurfing Busse Rabbit Hill al m CAUTION Numerous inshore rocks and sandy shoal areas. To get a brochure and sticker about the rules call 1300 863 308 or visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/ paddle-safe.asp B AY POINT DAKING DUNSBOROUGH Super Tubes O HIB IT E D GEOGRAPHE Fish Haven Ob sc u red SEE DUNSBOROUGH INSET YALLINGUP PR (ii) maintain a proper lookout for persons in the water, whilst passing within 50 metres of the place or vessel displaying the flag or the appropriate signal. Ch 88 ...................................... Distress & calling Ch 86 ........................................ Safety & emergency 90, 91, 94, 96 ............... * Recreational & working re M ee l CASTLE POINT Bird Rock Mainbreak (i) proceed at the slowest speed at which his vessel can be safely navigated; and E E S TYLING * Contact VMR groups for local information. Curtis Bay Yallingup FR Castle Bay Castle Rock (34) INDIAN (b) where it is not possible to keep 50 metres clear of that place or vessel — www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx 8K nots up Kabbijgup Beach Three Bears Gannet Rock (3) SEE MEELUP INSET Ji a ng (a) keep your vessel at least 50 metres clear of that place or vessel; or Skiing is only permitted between the hours of sunrise to sunset. Ch 16 ...................................... Distress & calling Ch 67 ........................................ Safety & emergency 72, 73, 77 ......................... * Recreational & working 27 MHz Radio re POINT PICQUET When approaching a place or another vessel displaying International Code Flag “A” or, during the hours of darkness, the appropriate signal you must — VHF Repeaters 21, 22, 80, 81, 82 ..... * Recreational & working Castle Bay ELU ME k oo H AC BE VHF Radio 0m re 30 ffsh o so Bay ile lm Eagle re ho HMAS Swan (1997) mO Sail Rock a tic Sugarloaf Rock (42) 400 Vessels to keep clear Beach take-off and landings are only permitted in the designated take-off and landing areas. Every trip ff-s au 2n Fl Y 5s 2M EAGLE BAY 8 knots so Windmills ile lm 8K nots International Code Flag “A” Vessels taking-off with skiers shall give way to vessels landing a skier. LOG ON LOG OFF! a tic Gull Rock Closed Waters Motorised Vessels RO AD Bunker Bay Lighthouse Fl(2) 10s 123m 25M The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels operating in the vicinity. 1. a driver of at least 17 years of age that holds and RST; 2. an observer of at least 14 years of age; and 3. the person who is being towed by the vessel. au 5n Other Side of the Moon Wy ad The flag may be displayed from a buoy. If displayed from a buoy, the flag must not be less than 300 mm in length and 200 mm in width. Notice to Mariners The Quarries Obscured Diving flag It takes at least three people to go water skiing: The Docks CAPE NATURALISTE Wyadup Rocks 5 Closed Waters – Motorised Vessels Water Ski Area During moderate swell seas may break over depths of about 6 metres. Siesta Park – All the waters contained within an area commencing at the Siesta Park Groyne for a distance of 300 metres east along the foreshore and extending 300 metres to seaward. Closed Waters – All Vessels Kilometres Caution 4 Swimming prohibited area 5 Knot Speed Limit 4.0 Quindalup – All the waters contained within an area commencing 100 metres east of the boat ramp continuing for a distance of 190 metres eastward along the foreshore and extending 300 metres seaward in a north north-easterly direction. E RIN MA TE R CE RA Scan this QR code with your mobile reader. Don’t have the app? Search for “QR Code Reader” in your app store. Th eD ea dw at er 0.5 2 Castle Rock and Wonnerup Inlet – All the waters of Geographe Bay between Castle Rock and Wonnerup Inlet except the following:- That area of water from a point on the foreshore 100 metres west of the boat launching ramp at the foot of Dolphin Road to a point on the foreshore 100 metres west of the foot of Carey Street and for a distance of 2,000 metres to seaward. All the waters within 300 metres offshore except the waterski take-off areas labled 3 to 7, which may be used as take-off and set-down points. 3 B uay a nup R i ve r Dr a in 0 Dunsborough – All that area of water within 120 metres of the foreshore at Dunsborough between the northern boundaries of Finlayson Street and Beach Road. Site of shark net enclosure. All vessels under way during the hours of sunset to sunrise must display navigation lights appropriate to the particular size and type of vessel. For further information please visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine or contact DoT on 1300 863 308. e For more detailed information, refer to Department of Transport’s Nautical Chart Cape Naturaliste WA 966 Bunbury To Port Geographe WA 859 1 Water ski and parasailing area GEOGRAPHE BAY NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION Navigation lights Water ski take-off areas LAYMAN R OA D Port Geographe Marina W