Safety Gear for Offshore Trips
Posted: 31 May 2015, 21:59
Lets kick off with the extra safety gear required for offshore trips.
(Amended from Shane's post in the Tuna thread)
All of the requirements are listed at this website:
http://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/marit ... 1484373447
For fresh/estuary/inshore waters the following is required:
-Type 1,2 or 3 PFD
-Bailer/sponge (if no bilge pumping system)
-Electric or manual bilge pumping system (if enclosed underfloor areas)
For Offshore (>2NM/3.7km from land) its the above plus:
-Waterproof torch
-Spare oar or paddle
-2 orange smoke flares and 2 red distress flares (Tackleworld sell them as a pack for ~$60)
-Compass (dedicated, gps/sounder or phone in case?)
-Registered EPIRB (not PLB)
Recommended Extras:
-Hi-vis safety flag (So boats/other yakkers can see you in swell)
-Phone in waterproof case
-GPS/sounder with maps
-VHF marine radio
-PLB
-Tow rope (15m long tow & short contact tow)
-Paddle float/stirrup as required.
-Kwells/seasickness tablets if required
Try to fish with a buddy and organise a plan of attack before hitting the water, it can be pretty easy to lose track of each other in big swells.
(Amended from Shane's post in the Tuna thread)
All of the requirements are listed at this website:
http://transportsafety.vic.gov.au/marit ... 1484373447
For fresh/estuary/inshore waters the following is required:
-Type 1,2 or 3 PFD
-Bailer/sponge (if no bilge pumping system)
-Electric or manual bilge pumping system (if enclosed underfloor areas)
For Offshore (>2NM/3.7km from land) its the above plus:
-Waterproof torch
-Spare oar or paddle
-2 orange smoke flares and 2 red distress flares (Tackleworld sell them as a pack for ~$60)
-Compass (dedicated, gps/sounder or phone in case?)
-Registered EPIRB (not PLB)
Recommended Extras:
-Hi-vis safety flag (So boats/other yakkers can see you in swell)
-Phone in waterproof case
-GPS/sounder with maps
-VHF marine radio
-PLB
-Tow rope (15m long tow & short contact tow)
-Paddle float/stirrup as required.
-Kwells/seasickness tablets if required
Try to fish with a buddy and organise a plan of attack before hitting the water, it can be pretty easy to lose track of each other in big swells.