Walpole boating guide - Department of Transport
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Walpole boating guide - Department of Transport
move quickly to the end of the jetty giving room for other people to launch and recover; • have patience with other less experienced boaters; and • read all information signs at boat ramps to familiarise yourself with the local area. Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) The person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor of 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) or less is not required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST). N ST CHU GG WA RT ST Cr eek BORONIA ST STE RD ST JARRAH RD COLLIER re KN ek 8 Knot water speed limit OL N= 61 28 000 RD L Water ski area Walpole-Nornalup National Park DR HILLTOP IVE Fl R 5s 2M Coalmine Knoll Coalmine Beac h (34) Rest Point Knoll Yacht Club RD Closed waters - all vessels COALMI NE BE SOU TH RD AC H COA ST Posts (85) HIG HW Be ch Department of Fisheries Albany: 9845 7400 Website: www.fish.wa.gov.au a Johnnies Hole Webbers Rock Sa nd y Department of Parks and Wildlife Albany: 9842 4500 Website: www.dpaw.wa.gov.au Iso 2s 2M Bunny Point 35° 00’ S Sunset to Sunrise Speed should not exceed 10 knots in any non speed restricted area of the Nornalup Inlet between sunset and sunrise. 10 De − − − ✓ Frankland River Pelican Rock ep NORNALUP Join us at facebook.com/MarineSafetyWA General speed limit restrictions It is illegal, in any navigable waters to drive a motor boat at a speed exceeding eight knots, water ski or para-sail: • through an arch of a bridge; • in or through a mooring area; • in any water having a depth of less than 3 metres; • within 15 metres of a vessel underway; • within 45 metres of - 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. within any speed restricted area; • within 30 metres of another PWC; • within 50 metres of another01’ vessel or person in the water. (ii) a person in the water; PWC not engaged in water skiing must at all times remain well clear of the take-off and landing area and any vessels engaged in water skiing. (iii) a jetty or wharf; GPS validation markers (iv) a river bank or low water mark. You also can’t anchor or moor a vessel in any channel or fairway, unless the vessel is in distress. Vessels less than 3.75 metres A person in charge of a vessel less than 3.75 metres in length is not allowed to travel greater than five nautical miles from the mainland shore. However, you can operate the vessel within one nautical mile of an island located more than five nautical miles from the mainland shore. Personal water craft (PWC) Age restrictions A person under 10 years may not drive a motor boat. Every person on board a PWC must wear a lifejacket at all times and at times carry safety equipment: To operate a PWC at a speed greater than eight knots you must be at least 16 years of age and hold an RST. • Within 400 metres of the shore – either level 150, 100 or 50/50s • Between 400 metres and 2 n miles from shore – level 100 or 150 only and carry an in date inshore distress flare kit • Between 2 and 5 n miles – level 100 or 150 only and an in date inshore distress flare kit and EPIRB. Robbies Hole ch Bea PWC may operate when towing a water skier. When towing a water skier all vessels are required to carry an observer of at least 14 years of age. Observers must also wear a lifejacket. a moored vessel; Obstruction of navigation aids, channels and leads Drop nets, fishing nets, marker buoys or other buoyed objects can not be placed or allowed to remain in any channel or fairway in any navigable waters except by permission of DoT. Rocky Point Weedy Bay • (i) It is illegal to interfere with, remove or damage any beacon, buoy or other artificial aid to navigation. Without permission in writing from the Department of Transport (DoT), it is illegal to secure any vessel to any beacon, buoy, seamark or other aid to navigation. Walpole-Nornalup National Park Freestyling and wake jumping is prohibited in the Wilson Inlet; except in the designated area: Aids to navigation INLET Walpole and Nornalup Inlets Marine Park Newdegate Island (Snake Island) TAKE CARE Navigation lights BE PROP AWARE All vessels underway during the hours of sunset to sunrise must display navigation ligths appropriate to the particular size and type of vessel. GPS validation markers are unique visible marks placed at a number of public boat ramps and jetties where mariners and owners of portable GPS units can validate their position and map datum settings. The markers are available at Poddyshot, Denmark town ramps and are small, flat and yellow, similar to “cats eye” road lane markers. Kite and windsurfing Sealers Cove Old Posts The Peppermints (34) Walpole-Nornalup National Park King Gee Lumps Crinia Lake With the onset of the sea breeze windsurfers and kitesurfers congregate at many popular locations. In certain conditions these small, fast moving sailing vessels may be difficult to see and skippers need to maintain a proper lookout at all times and take appropriate action to avoid collisions. All windsurfers and kitesurfers have a duty of care to ensure 02’ their activities are conducted with regard to the prevailing conditions and circumstances and take appropriate action to avoid collisions. The Depot Breaker Rock Circu s Escort (1903) Skippy Rock East Point Be ac h Mu rru ail (107) lly She Unsurveyed Damage to vessels, retaining walls and riverbanks can be caused by a vessel’s wash. Look behind you occasionally to make sure that your boat is not creating too much wash. If your wash is affecting other boats or property, slow down. Ocean entrances Beach Unsurveyed Recreational canoes, kayaks, surf skis, wave skis, inflatables or similar paddle craft must comply with WA marine laws including carriage of safety equipment. For more information visit www. transport.wa.gov.au/paddlecraft Reduce wash m Tr Unsurveyed Kite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres from shore are required to carry safety equipment. Paddle craft Siltation problems at the ocean entrances cause very dangerous conditions for boaters, with bars forming. Don’t risk crossing a bar unless you have local knowledge, experience and the right kind of boat. Wear a lifejacket while crossing a 03' bar in any boat at any time. er ang Bell Trail RSE-0216 (19) lk − − − ✓ A person in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor greater than 6hp (4.5 kilowatts) is required to hold an RST. You are required to carry your RST card with you when boating. RST holders over 14 but under 16 years of age are restricted to operating during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots. 0.5 5 Knot water speed limit Fl R 3s 2M e • 0.4 lier g utilise the correct lanes for launch and retrieval; 0.3 Col d • 0.2 Legend Inlet e follow the directions indicated by signage and or painted on the roadway; Walpole L • 1.0 Not to be used for navigation y ter e utilise designated rigging and de-rigging areas to avoid impeding other people launching and retrieving vessels; 0.8 me Eagles Nest Rock ak • 0.6 Ce Sn A good skipper plans for a day on the water and organises equipment, motors and mooring lines before leaving the boat ramp. Remember to: 0.1 Rest Point N= 61 24 000 Boat ramp courtesy 0.4 Nautical Miles r 1 000 Local Volunteer Marine Rescue groups are listed at the end of this brochure. 0 500 Skippers are advised to log on and off with their nearest radio station every time they go out in their boat. Typically with a Volunteer Marine Rescue group, Australian Coast Radio Monitors (ACRM) base or Water Police. The idea being that you log on with a radio station and let them know who you are, where you are going, when you will arrive back and log off on your return. ve Swarbrick Jetty CAUTION Overhead powerlines with unknown clearance PO INT exist over waterways on this chart. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution. 0 Logging on and off Ri 500 METRES The Walpole to Denmark Boating Guide covers an area along our south coast noted for large waves and unpredictable swell. Skippers need to prepare for all voyages by checking the weather and ensuring they log on. e KNOTS February 2016 Walpole to Denmark Boating Guide 0.1 Cemetery Wa 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. 0.2 ST ST Volunteer Marine Rescue Services Walpole (VMR619): 9840 1527 Duty VMR Coordinator (Emergencies): 0427 770 232 Radio Watch: VHF 16/21 Emergency ch: 27mhz: 27:88, VHF: 16/21 Denmark (VMR613): 9848 3899, 0433 651 085 Radio Watch: VHF 16/22/77; 27mhz 88/94 Peaceful Bay (VMR616): 9840 8108 Radio Watch: VHF 16/22 Emergency ch: 27mhz: 88/96, VHF 16/22 0 Kilometres EAST ST 0.1 OLE RE 59’ AVE PARK WALPOLE Footbridge Denmark Hospital 9848 0600 0.2 AVE WALP 2 500 METRES 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. − − ✓ ✓ ol 2 000 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. − ✓ ✓ ✓ Ambulance THAM Walpole Volunteer Marine Rescue Group VMR619 1 Nautical Mile 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. − ✓ ✓ ✓ CT LA 1 500 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. − ✓ ✓ ✓ HOWE C ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ I RR KA MRD Depot ST ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ TH SOU Boating Weather Forecast Boating Weather: 1900 955 350 Website: www.bom.gov.au/marine Police Water Police: 9442 8600 Walpole: 9840 1618 Denmark: 9848 0500 WALPOLE INLET from the mainland shore ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Anchor and Line An efficient anchor and line must be carried. EPIRB from the mainland shore S WE er Fire Extinguisher Vessels with an inboard engine or carrying hydrocarbon heating or cooling appliances must carry an approved fire extinguisher. from the mainland shore NORALUP INLET Department of Transport Email: [email protected] Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine Albany: 9892 7333 Marine Safety Hotline: 1300 863 308 w Po ead erh 2kV Ov es 2 Lin Bilge Pump/Bailer All vessels must carry a bilge pump. Vessels under 7 metres may carry a bailer in lieu of a bilge pump. Over 5 Nautical Miles p Marine Safety 2-5 Nautical Miles ST ST Recreational Skipper’s Ticket The skipper of a recreational vessel, powered by a motor greater than 6hp (4.5kwp)must hold an RST. lakes, rivers, inlets and estuaries except Lake Argyle 0-2 Nautical Miles SHEOAK VISTA Safety Equipment Protected Waters N R TE Wa l Boating Guide Walpole to Denmark PLAIN RD Department of Transport Contact details Unsurveyed Kite and windsurfing Kite and windsurfers operating more than 400 metres from shore must carry safety equipment. The Needles (24) Rocky Head Diving flag 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. 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. 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. The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels operating in the vicinity. (5) Saddle International Code Flag “A” (45) Island AY Mount Frankland South National Park Walpole to Denmark 2.5 0 t 10 Bow River Irwin Inlet y Wilson Kent River William Bay Road Peaceful Bay Road Walpole-Nornalup National Park Foul Bay Inlet William Bay National Park William Bay Ratcliffe Bay Edward Point See Peaceful Bay Inset See Wilson Inlet Inset Rame Head Point Walton Point Hillier SOUTHERN Legend O C E A N Remember to ST HW AY GL EN ar ROAD SU NN Y k RUDGYARD AL ND 2 E AV Y E NU m m 20 8 knots TS LIGH RO UL CEF 18 uth So 1 9 ef n I AK LL NU e lac Pa US OE 2 Cruppup Island it Bay The Elbow Inlet 8 knots Closed Waters All Vessels Elephant Rock 0m 20 2 Boyd Rock NULLAKI POINT Fl R 3s 2M ED EDEN Ford Youngs Lake ROAD AD Nenamup RO Anvil Rock Inlet EN ED Sand Bar Youngs Natural Aquarium Sphinx Rock Closed Waters Motorised Vessels 8 Knots 100m Ratcliffe E McGeary Rock LAK Ocean Beach SLSC Denmark VMR 613 80 EN NONALUP POINT Not to be used for navigation Anvil Beach OCEAN BEACH Ocean Beach 60 Bream Rocks Eden 16 40 21 21 Dumpling Rocks 08 Bank m Beach Access Steps 20 16 Prohibited Beach Access Path 0 ee ma Pelican 38 MORLEY ROAD 28 Drain PEA 29 Poddyshot Bay Mussels Swan Rock OHI BI TE D PELICAN POINT TAKE CARE OCEAN Bay Fl G 3s 2M Y BA ROA 07 PR 2 Moorings 21 D Swimming 33 Pelican Spit BE PROP AWARE Re 2 08 AD N PWC Freestyle Area and Water Ski Area 21 r G th or Fl G 3s 2M Peaceful r e utt EESTYLING FR sels Mus ters s & Oy r Ski Wate r A ea PODDY POINT OHI BI TE D RO AD 20 Beach Access Path CH A BE TUDOR 21 Pelican Island POISON POINT tte Gu 19 Jumbo Rocks 19 14 21 Fl(2) 6s 1.5M Fl Y Q(6)+LFl 15s 1.5M Bird Rocks Sp Shop CR IVE DR INL ET 2 ROAD 21 Little River Rocks 21 14 Star Rock T EAS Boating Jetty 4 Crusoe Island 18 Beach F Bu 10m 3M Porpoise Rocks 2 y ver F Bu 15m 3M Ri 21 rle Mo Little Vehicular Beach Access 18 Crusoe Beach Q 1.5M PR The Reef Honeymoon Island 0 KARRI POINT 2 24 Bay Y Beach Access Steps ST EA Rudgyard Beach 23 23 19 h Fl Y 09 Rabbit Island Little Rabbit Island ac Paynes Tower Be Peaceful Bay Volunteer Marine Rescue Group VMR 616 UE EN AV Bay Basic rules of the waterways 0.25 0 0 0.5 Kilometres Vessel Overtaking Another 1.0 0.5 Power Vessels Power Vessels Meeting Head On Meeting Power Meeting Sailing Vessel Ships in Channels SA ID E 1.0 Nautical Miles WILSON HEAD 1° 7· 31 SOUTHERN OCEAN W r Caravan Park EESTYLING FR GH ve Not to be used for navigation White Rock Warning Commercial Estuarine Fishery Navigation at night must be done with due care as nets are likely to be encountered between two hours before sunset and 1.5 hours after sunrise. MOTEL POINT HI 5 Knots 22 Jacks Island er Riv y BEACH Wilson 117°30'0"E Ha 22 Car and Trailer HAY RIVER ROAD ROAD Ri OCEAN HEIGHTS CLOSE 21 117°15'0"E 21 COAST GE 4Fl G 3s GPS Validation marker PEACEFUL BAY SOUTH AN SEACH er Springdale Beach MINERAL POINT 4Fl R 3s SPRINGDALE SPRINGDALE 5 Knots 4Fl G 3s 117°0'0"E CHERRYUP L Riv DENMARK 5 Knots Sl nm AD HIG SOUTH RO COA 5 Knots De Every trip Closed waters - all vessels 116°45'0"E Closed waters - motorised vessels ROAD RA PWC and waterski area AD SH ROAD Water ski area TH FOR WILSON INLET MT McINTOSH LOG ON LOG OFF! 8 Knot water speed limit ROAD Knapp Head BEACH 5 Knot water speed limit Lower Denmark Road River Frankland River Not to be used for navigation hwa Hay South DENMARK Nautical Miles Hig gs Walpole-Nornalup National Park Nornalup Inlet Deep River 5 C See Nornalup Inlet Inset Hay River Denmark River 10 Kilometres 0 s oa WALPOLE 5 un EPIRBs need to be in date! Yo Flares need to be in date! Every overtaking vessel gives way (this includes sailing vessels) Each vessel alters course to starboard Vessel having the other to starboard gives right of way Power gives way to sail except when sailing vessel is overtaking All vessels must keep clear of ships using or approaching the marked navigation channel ships. AY