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Transport Equipment inlets and Nautical Nautical Nautical River Gum Ave estuaries Miles Miles Miles Department of Transport Bloodwood Dr R = Recommended EXCEPT from the from the from the Kununurra Not to be used for navigation. Lake Argyle & mainland mainland mainland Email: [email protected] For recreational use only. ✓ = Required Cambridge Gulf. shore. shore. shore. Website: www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine Bandicoot Dr

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Ivanhoe Rd Recreational Skipper’s Ticket Marine Safety Hotline: 13 11 56 Boating Guide The skipper of a recreational vessel, Bossea St 0.5 0 1.0 2.0 powered by a motor greater than ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 6 horsepower must hold an RST. Weather Forecast Hibiscus Dr Kilometres Kununurra Wyndham Lily Creek Lagoon Barding Loop Boating Weather: 1300 815 916 0 1.0 Old Darwin Rd Celebrity

Grevillea Ave Bilge Pump/Bailer Website: www.bom.gov.au/marine Tree Casuarina Way Marine Safety Park Nautical Miles All vessels must carry a bilge pump. j Vessels under 7 metres may carry a ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ bailer in lieu of a bilge pump. Police Commercial Mooring Area

Emergency: 000 Eugenia St 0 0.1 mi

Fire Extinguisher Water Police: 9442 8600 0 0.15 km CCTV used on WA Waterways Vessels with an inboard engine or Kununurra: 9166 4530 carrying hydrocarbon heating or Lily cooling appliances must carry an ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Wyndham: 9161 0400 Creek approved fire extinguisher. Lagoon

Anchor and Line Marine Rescue WA An efficient anchor and line must Emergency contact: VHF 16 and 27Mhz 88 be carried. R ✓ ✓ ✓ East Kimberley: (VMR699)

Lifejacket Mobile: 0466 092 747 A lifejacket bearing the label Level VHF: 16, 80, 81 Old Darwin Rd 100 (or higher) with the Australian Standard AS 1512, AS 4758 or ✓ ✓ ✓ ISO 12402 must be carried for every R Department of Primary Industry person onboard. and Regional Development Red and Orange Flares (in-date) Website: www.dpird.wa.gov.au Hamilton

At least two hand held red flares and TAKE CARE Lagoon inset See Lily Creek Inlet two hand held orange flares must Kununurra: 9168 4243 BE PROP AWARE be carried. Two parachute flares may be carried in lieu of the two ✓ ✓ ✓ hand held red flares and a smoke R Department of Biodiversity, canister may be carried in lieu of the Conservation and Attractions smoke flares. Website: www.dbca.wa.gov.au EPIRB (in-date) A 406 MHz EPIRB registered with Kununurra: 9168 4200 LEGEND AMSA bearing the standard Commercial Mooring Area AS/NZS 4280.1 must be carried if proceeding more than 2 nautical Port Authority 5 Knot Speed Restricted Area miles from the mainland shore or R R ✓ ✓ Wyndham: 9161 1203 more than 400 metres from an WARNING! — Crocodiles island located more than 2 nautical 8 Knot Speed Restricted Area miles from the mainland shore. Parachute Flares (in-date) Water Ski Area A minimum of two parachute flares must be carried if operating more than 5 nautical miles from Closed Waters - All Vessels the mainland shore or more than R R R ✓ 1 nautical miles from an island Closed Waters - Motorised Vessels located more than 5 nautical miles Join us at from the mainland shore. facebook.com/MarineSafetyWA Marine Radio Swimming Prohibited A marine radio must be carried if operating more than 5 nautical miles Boat Ramp from the mainland shore or more 100 0 500 The information contained in this publication is provided in good faith and than 1 nautical miles from an island ✓ Metres Water Ski Direction Arrow located more than 5 nautical miles R R R believed to be accurate at time of publication. The State shall in no way be liable Lake Argyle 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 Lateral Marks

from the mainland shore. The radio ROAD for any loss sustained or incurred by anyone relying on the information. Not to be used for navigation. Nautical Miles Indicate the port and starboard sides May 2020 can be 27 MHz, VHF or HF. Port Spar Buoy/ Starboard Spar Buoy RSE-0420 For recreational use only. of a navigable channel. Spar Buoy/ Isolated Danger Bouy ARGYLE ake Water skiing Argyle Ord River Village Water skiing involves being towed over water, at a The ski boat crew Water skiing hand signals LAKE speed of 8 knots or more, by a vessel, supported To go skiing there must be a minimum of two in the ski boat, Port Marks nots Light: RedElephant, any r hythm. by a ski, or skis, an aquaplane, other apparatus or the skipper and at least one observer. The observer faces Waiting to take-off with a skier Rock towards the skier at all times and communicates to the feet. This includes being towed on a wakeboard, Driver’s signal Bamboo kneeboard or inflatable device. skipper while the skipper faces forward to maintain a proper When waiting for a safe opportunity to Cove lookout and concentrates on the vessel’s course within the Water skiing is a high risk activity and as the skipper of a take-off with a skier, the skipper should ski area. signal to vessels dropping off a skier that vessel towing a water skier, it’s your responsibility to ensure Starboard Marks the safety of your crew and the skier at all times. The skipper they do not intend to move until it’s clear. Lake Light: Green, any rhythm. To be the driver of a vessel, with a motor over 6 hp (4.5 kW), This is indicated by holding both hands in ORD RIVER DAM To reduce the risks associated with water skiing it is engaged in water skiing you: the air showing that they are not on the Do important that skippers familiarise themselves with: wnstr • must hold an Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST), or be boat’s controls. Argyle of ebbeam/di tide r • the rules and regulations; NOTE: 2 ec supervised by an RST holder who is at least 18 years of tion • the layout and boundaries of the ski area; All waters of Lake Argyle are deemed Green to green age; and upstream • the direction of skiing; Unprotected Waters. • must be at least 17 years of age. Skier down t in a channel Please refer to safety equipment matrix. • the hours of operation; Red to green Observer’s signal our righ The skipper is responsible for abiding by the rules and o y • the location of the take-off and landing areas; and downstream The observer only should hold one arm eep t regulations and for the safety of the: Upstr K • any shallow water areas or other hazards. eam/di • vessel; straight up in the air to indicate to other TAKE CARE BE PROP AWARE rec This information is available in local boating guides and • crew; and vessels that the skier has fallen off and is tion charts available from DoT or on signage at boat ramps. • skiers. in the water. Before commencing skiing, it is recommended that The observer Vessels seeing this signal should keep a skippers brief each participant on their roles and Jump Rock To be the observer you: good lookout for the skier in the water. Not to be used for navigation. responsibilities, hand signals and the various procedures For recreational use only. • must be at least 14 years of age; Packsaddle Pumping Station associated with water skiing, such as recovering and reboarding of a downed skier. • have the prime responsibility of observing the towed Recreational skiers and reporting all matters affecting them to the Skier down and is OK Care should also be taken to brief participants on the Skipper’s Ticket skipper; Skier’s signal TAKE CARE The person in charge of a location and use of safety equipment on-board the vessel • alert the skipper about other vessels approaching from BE PROP AWARE A fallen skier who has sustained no injuries recreational vessel with a motor and measures to avoid propeller strike. behind; and Echo Pt should indicate that they are OK by raising of 6 horsepower or less is not When underway: • should be familiar with the standard hand signals. both arms into the air. required to hold a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST). • follow the required direction of travel and remain inside The skier If the observer does not see this signal, Ord River the ski area; Skiers can be any age; however, it is recommended they they should inform the skipper to return to JJJ Camp The skipper in charge of a recreational vessel with a motor • be alert and maintain a good lookout for other vessels, wear an approved Level 50 or 50s lifejacket while skiing. the skier as quickly and safely as possible. 100 0 500 greater than 6 horsepower is required to hold a RST and objects and downed skiers; and Metres Spillway carry it with them while boating. Canoe Camp • be courteous of other users and keep clear of slower Areas for water skiing Ord 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 rd Way Age restrictions moving vessels, paddle craft and You can only water ski in a gazetted ski area at the permitted Nautical Miles A person under 10 years may not drive a motor boat. sail craft. times. Ski areas are marked by signs on the foreshore and RST holders over 14 but under 16 years of age are restricted to operating With a bit of planning, courtesy at each public boat ramp adjacent to the ski area. Ski area Dropping off a skier River during daylight hours at a speed less than 8 knots. boundaries may also be marked in the water by buoys. The and attention to safety, all Driver’s signal Interstate skipper’s tickets signs also provide information on the direction (clockwise users of water ski areas will When returning a skier to the shore the If you hold a valid/current interstate ticket, recognised by DoT and you enter, or anti-clockwise) you must follow, times when skiing is be able to enjoy their day out. driver should indicate this by the raising as a visitor or with the intention of permanently residing in WA, you have three permitted and if/where the take-off and landing areas are and lowering of a hand above the head. months to have the qualification recognised. located. Consult these signs before skiing. Skeg Rock 1 Mt Wilshere

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NOTE: 1 V Unprotected Waters IE E A S RED HEAD W Boundary Corner Coordinates within the area of the Cambridge Gulf Datum GDA 94 Point Easting Northing A 14° 43' 02" 128° 13' 11" T B 14° 44' 09" 128° 17' 42" A Lacrosse C 14° 45' 32" 128° 19' 59" Island D 14° 47' 43" 128° 25' 02" B E 15° 15' 24" 128° 14' 55" C W E S T Wyndham Leading Hills F 15° 16' 27" 128° 13' 34" 82m G 15° 29' 23" 128° 04' 21" D Not to be used for navigation. H 15° 29' 32" 128° 04' 07" WARNING - Tropical cyclone region I 15° 37' 12" 127° 51' 29" M For recreational use only. J 15° 37' 00" 127° 50' 45" K 15° 36' 39" 127° 50' 16" a L 15° 36' 10" 127° 50' 33" Cambridge The north west of Western experiences n M 15° 18' 41" 128° 03' 58" N 15° 18' 09" 128° 03' 58" g A R more severe cyclones than any other part of r Gulf the Australian coastline and is one of the most o Legend F Bu 4M M PATCH POINT v Seaward Boundary of Cambridge Gulf EDDY POINT F Bu 4M cyclone-prone coasts anywhere in the world. e Cambridge Gulf s Closed waters - All vessels Navigation lights Coastline The cyclone season extends from November Russell All vessels underway during the hours Island through to April, but most coastal impacts occur Adolphus Helby Island of sunset to sunrise must display Island in the period from January to March.

Forrest navigation lights appropriate to the Check the weather before heading out. particular size and type of vessel. For E Drayson Peak River Oneball Island 230m further information please visit our N F M Fl 3s 4M website or call 13 11 56. Arm

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5 0 25 Q 6M Mound Hill 126m KILOMETRES West Iso 4s 6M WYNDHAM G H WARNING! — Crocodiles Durack Ord River 0.5 0 1.0 2.0

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VQ(3) 5s 4M GROUND Mooring buoy, yachting buoy Indicates safe water Lead, front, rear West to the West

Light Characteristics Tidal Mud Flats LAFFAN POINT Colour of light is whiteBasic unless orulestherwis ofe s ttheated waterways Lateral marks Vessel Overtaking F Power= Fixe Vesselsd Power Vessels Power Meeting ShipsIndi cinat eChannels the port and starboard sides Oc 3s 8m 5M Fl R 3s 3M C indicates lit navigation mark Roe h Another FMeetingl = Flas hHeading On Meeting Sailing Vessel of a navigable channel. a G = Green R = Red C Fl( ) n = Group-flash

n Y = Yellow Bu = Blue h Bank Q = Quick-flash a e n l LFl = Long-flash s = Period in seconds n Lateral Marks e Oc = Occulting m = Focal plane height above MHHW l Every overtaking vessel Each vessel alters Vessel having the Power gives way to sail Indicate the port and starboard sides Iso = Isophase M = Luminous range in nautical miles All vessels must keep clear of Canalof Creek a navigable channel. gives way (this includes course to starboard other to starboard except when sailing ships using or approaching the East sailing vessels) gives right of way vessel is overtaking marked navigationPort channel marks ships.

Pa Light: Red, any rhythm. rry PILE POINT

Patch Cr Port Marks eek JaneLig Hillht: Red, any rhythm. Tides Wyndham Port Not to be used for navigation. STONY POINT The Kimberley has some of the biggest tides in For recreational use only. Starboard marks Tidal Mud Flats the world – up to nine metres rise and fall every Starboard Marks Light: Green, any rhythm. M Light: Green, any rhythm. six hours on spring tides. a

n D The times and ranges of large tides can Do ownstr g wnstr eam/dir Red Hill of ebb tide r determine whether launching and retrieval is eam/dir (Coastal Hillock) of ebb tide ec tion o possible as these tides are large enough to ec Green to green v tion upstream e make ramps unusable at certain times. Green to green s upstream t in a channel The currents created by these large tides – our righ Red to green Slipway o y downstream Obstn known as tidal streams – can run as fast as t in a channel eep t Upstr K Koolama (1942) eam/di ten knots in the Kimberley. This can have a our righ Red to green Coastal Beacon r o y downstream ection major impact on your fuel consumption so plan Transport eep t CAUTION K ahead. Depths may vary Upstr eam/di Make sure you check the tide charts before r ection Remember to your boating trip. Tide charts can be obtained Wharf from www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine MANGROVE POINT LOG ON Tidal Q(2) G 5s Turning Buoy LOG OFF! Mud Flats Every trip Fl R 5s 4M Unprotected Waters Tidal Mud Flats s see NOTE: 1

VHF Ch 16 Distress & calling e

Marine radio Fl G 3s 3M v Ch 67 Safety & emergency

Radio o Please remember72, to 73, log77 on* Recreational and to & logworking LIMITED MOORING r Wyndham Port

offVHF withRepeaters the local21, 22, 80,Marine 81, 82 Rescue.* Recreational & working g Harbour Master

n Provide27 MHz your vessel’s:Ch 88 Distress & calling a Ch 86 Safety & emergency Registration •Radio name M 90, 91, 94, 96 * Recreational & working Most boats or yachts must be • registration number or call sign Unprotected Waters Salamander Beacon s registered with DoT and an annual * Contact VMR groups for local information • departure point e www.dfes.wa.gov.au/contactus/pages/volunteermarinerescueservices.aspx see NOTE: 1 registration fee is payable. • destination v o Vessels that must be registered • trip intentions r

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• number of people on board n Oc 3s 6m 8M for one, it must be registered and is Fl G 3s 3M • fuel carried a subject to an annual registration fee. M Fl. Y. 3s • estimated time for return. Yachts, canoes, surf skis and other craft not fitted for a motor, are not This is vital information in case of an Fl. Y. 3s 156° 45' required to be registered. SMALL emergency. Fl. Y. 3s Placement of registration sticker Contact East Kimberley Marine Rescue Fl. Y. 3s (VMR 699) on channel 16 VHF or To be displayed on the port (left) VESSEL

k side of the vessel, outside and 27.88 MHz or VHF repeater channel 80 n a B immediately adjacent to the (the Bastion Repeater) and 81 (Lacrosse Oc 10s 20m 10M registration number. ANCHORAGE Island Repeater) CCTV used on WA Waterways Q. Y. Interstate vessels If your boat is registered in another T H state, you have three months after ANTHON ANDING E Pteranodon bringing it into WA to register it with (1998) Tower n o id DoT (recreational boats brought in m r y B The Knoll from the have only M A S T Mt Archdeacon30 days). Q(2) G 5s IO West Bastion N Turning Buoy 329m 100 0 500

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See Wyndham Port Inset Port Wyndham See ANTHON WARNING! — Crocodiles Emu Hill Q. Y. Q. Y. LANDING abt 175m