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More Seminar Series sessions announced
Friday, 23 October 2009
The next instalment of free Seminar Series sessions will be held over the coming months, throughout Victoria, covering one of two topics:
- Vessel Maintenance: Practical hints and tips on how to keep your boat in top condition or;
- Navigation: Improve your ability to plan a safe journey using charts, GPS and other navigational aids
Aimed at all boaters, the series provides you with an ideal opportunity to increase your enjoyment of boating by offering practical information on a range of topics designed to extend and enhance your existing boating knowledge.
Locations are listed below:
| Vessel Maintenance | Navigation |
Tuesday 24 November
Longwarry Hall
Kennedy Street, Longwarry
6:00 pm
Wednesday 25 November
Frankston Life Saving Club
Frankston Foreshore
6:00 pm
Tuesday 8 December.
Mallacoota Golf and Country Club
Nelson Drive, Mallacoota
6:00 pm
Wednesday 9 December
Bellevue on the Lakes
201 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
6:00 pm
| Thursday 26 November
Archie Graham Community Centre
126 Timor Street, Warrnambool
6:00 pm
Monday 14 December
Black Rock Yacht Club
Half Moon Bay, Black Rock
6:00 pm |
Light refreshments will be served at all locations and there are prizes to be won.
Please RSVP your attendance to Alison Wastie, Stakeholder Manager - Safety Education, (03) 9095 4452.
Keep safe this boating season
19 October 2009
 The peak boating season is fast approaching and Marine Safety Victoria would like to remind Victoria’s boating public to follow key boating safety requirements over the coming months.
Many boats are likely to have been in storage over winter, so it is vital that a maintenance check is carried out before heading back onto the water.
Boat structure must be in good condition, check for cracks or leaks, ensure your motor has been serviced, battery charged and navigational lights are installed and in working order.
Make sure you have the necessary safety equipment on board, including but not limited to:
- Life jackets
- Orange and red flares
- A waterproof buoyant torch that can be seen at night or day by way of reflection
- A registered 406MHz EPIRB
- A mobile phone and/or a marine radio (VHF or 27MHz)
- Reflective tape that can be used on life jackets and other boating equipment
One of the leading factors in boating deaths is entry into the water unexpectedly, so the critical must do’s to ensure your safety are:
- Tell someone where you are going and what time to expect you back
- Check that your safety equipment is in working condition
- Always wear your lifejacket
- Be aware of your location on the water at all times
- Be visible. Ensure that life jackets have reflective tape on them, as the reflection can help catch the attention of other boaters or search and rescue groups in emergencies.
Following these safety measures will help you in case of an emergency on the water.
Keep boating safety as a priority and enjoy your time on the water over the coming summer months.
2009 Media Releases
Media Contacts
Marine Safety Victoria Communications Team
Zoe Bickerstaffe, Communications Manager - (03) 9655 6067 or 0437 583 305
Diana Hrasko, Communications Project Officer - (03) 9655 6073
Minister Pallas Media Contact
Bill Kyriakopoulos, Media Advisor - (03) 9651 5799 or 0412 693 18
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