G'Day,

Does anyone know what the new (introduced about 12 months ago, i think) rules concerning lifejackets, & when they need to be worn in NSW are?

In particular im interested to know if I need to wear a lifejacket when rowing out to my moored vessel? Or rowing to & from shore when anchored?

If boating alone in a boat under 4.8m you need one, but there are many conditions attached to various craft, surfskis, kayaks & tenders. One of which is if you carry a bailer in the tender you are exempt from carry other safety equipment (does this include lifejackets?), if your not required to carry them, surely you cant be expected to wear them?.

I have spoken to NSW Maritme about it but are none the wiser.

cheers