THE LAW Speed limits are in place to prevent anti-social WELCOME behaviour and ensure the safety of all river users. If you violate the speed limits you will be prosecuted and if convicted receive a ne of up to £2,000. EVERYONE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR INCLUDES: We hope everybody enjoys the Speeding water whatever craft they are on, Disturbing vessels however it is important to respect Disrupting commercial operations other users and obey the rules. Generating excessive wake near moorings Disturbing Nature Reserves Damaging saltmarsh

DANGERS AND SAFETY If you hit a xed object even one partially submerged not only will you damage your vessel it is likely to lead to ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT serious injury or death. Birds and wildlife are frightened by Playing in the wash of other vessels. excessive noise. Riding a ships bow wave. Saltmarsh is damaged by speeding to close to If you hit a swimmer you will seriously injure or kill them. the shoreline which reduces the fl ood defences. Many species of bird are protected by Law If you don’t know the rules of the road your risk of collision Maintain a steady direction and a slow ‘no wake’ is very high and you will de nitely be prosecuted. speed if wildlife is encountered. Safety Lanyard – Never operate your Power Boat without Do not harass, chase or try to feed wildlife. the safety lanyard attached to you. The lanyard will cut the engine if you fall from the craft. TRAINING OBSERVE THE SPEED LIMIT INSURANCE AND SAFETY RYA 1 Day Course competence course which teaches The River Colne has speed limits in place EQUIPMENT you how to get the best out of your craft. in the following areas, (please refer to map overleaf): Ensure that you have (and carry proof of) adequate public Where possible, join a local club. liability insurance and ID before using your Power Boat. All details from Harbourmaster – 01206 302200 or from 4 4 Knots – within Creek, shaded red. Ensure that you hold a copy of the registration certi cate. any RYA Training Centre www.rya.org.uk 5 Knots – Up stream of Colne Flood Barrier Personal Power Boat 5 at . Equipment Equipment GET IN TOUCH Suitable clothing First aid kit Brightlingsea Harbour Of ce – 01206 302200 VHF 68 8 Knots – in the River Colne and 250m from shore Buoyancy aid Full tank of petrol and oil Brightlingsea Harbour Police Of cer – 101 8 at High Water. Except for the grey area between Safety lanyard Fire extinguisher Email: marineu@.pnn.police.uk Buoys Green 15 and Red 16. Sun-block Flare pack Borough Council No Speed limit – in the Grey shaded areas but Foot protection and gloves Rope and suitable anchor NO Whistle Radio you must respect other water users, the wildlife Torch Paddle and be aware of the hazards around you. Tool kit Paddle REPORT SPEEDING ON TEL: 01206 302200 OBSERVE THE SPEED LIMIT WELCOME Wivenhoe

Rowhedge Colne Barrier NO EVERYONE 4 5 8 LIMIT

Nature Reserve Arlesford Creek …OR FACE A FINE OF UP TO £2,000

Thorrington Creek

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Brightlingsea Creek 15 4

Point Clear St Osyth

Mersea Island

Nature Reserve

Jaywick Seawick

St Osyth Beach

Strictly 4 KNOTS or slower Strictly 5 KNOTS or slower Strictly 8 KNOTS or slower There is no speed limit REPORT SPEEDING ON in these areas in these areas in these areas in these areas TEL: 01206 302200