Two Mile AVOIDING COLLISIONS Reef Operation in Pilotage Areas Rules for Safe Navigation BASS STRAIT Recreational vessels often operate in shipping ports and channels. Lookout Small craft skippers must be aware that large ships cannot alter course or The skipper of a vessel must always ensure that a good lookout is maintained. A good lookout speed quickly and often their draught restricts them to a very specific course. In keeps both a visual check and also listens for vessels, sound signals, breaking water and the like. Be addition, it is difficult to even observe small craft from the bridges of certain ships. fully aware of the boating environment, especially in bad weather, restricted visibility or darkness. Ships operating in harbours and ports are required to either carry a pilot Do not confuse the role of an observer when the boat is towing a water skier with a lookout. Hebe (an adviser to the vessel’s Master regarding navigation in the port) or Both a lookout for general dangers and a check of the skier are required. Reef She Oak Le the Master must have a pilotage exemption. In such circumstances, the Middle Channel recreational skipper must keep clear of the ship at all times. The ship will Giving Way ads display a flag to signify pilotage status. Responsibilities between vessels under way • The skipper must continuously assess the risk of Lighthouse collision with other vessels. Middle Bank DON’T RUBBISH OUR WATERWAYS • If you are required to give way, do it in good time Bottles, cans and plastic bags create dangerous hazards to all. and make a move which will be obvious to the other vessel. PORT Take your bottles, cans and plastic bags ashore and dispose of them properly. Even Dotterel • In a collision, all skippers involved can be held Middle Point submerged bottles and cans can end up on the beaches and river banks. Bank LOW responsible even if the give way vessel does not give Yellow Lagoo h HEAD eac WEST HEAD Rock n Ba East B way because each skipper is required to exercise West y Lead 16 8 caution and take avoiding action. Reef Black s Low Head Reef Barrel SLSC • In general, recreational powered vessels should give Shear Rock Rock way to: DALRYMPLE Pilots Bay LOW - Sailing vessels. to sea Shear h autical miles HEAD eac ater 2 n Reef 15 16 East B - Vessels which are hampered by such tasks as dredging : Sheltered w Barrel LOW Areas ater Spit Lagoon Low Head or cable laying. SLSC 8 Operational Smooth w Bay Pilot - Vessels approaching head on. Station - Vessels approaching from the starboard side.

She Breakwater - Vessels displaying special lights and signals. Oa k Pilots Bay Lead HEAD - Large vessels restricted in their manoeuvrability. Nudist s Barrel - Vessels being overtaken. h Beach Rock - Vessels engaged in fishing that show the appropriate Friend North West er Beac She Oak signals. Point ROAD Bank Point Badg - Vessels under the control of a pilot. See Inset Sea Re LO MUNICIPALITY OF 15 Always keep to the right-hand (or starboard) side of W Cordell GEORGE TOWN Barrel Point channels. ach Spit Lagoon Greens h Leads Narawntapu Beac Bay Lagoon Bay Leads Operating Rules Wind National Park 11 Golf Course Simmons Ski Access PORT: If a power-driven vessel approaches within this sector, maintain your course and speed Mistake PORT DALRYMPLE Lane GREENS BEACH MUNICIPALITY OF with caution WEST TAMAR HEAD A8 STARBOARD: If any vessel approaches within this sector, keep out of its way. (This does not Elbow She Oak Leads Spit always apply if one or both vessels are sailboats)

Reverse Stone Q STERN: If any vessel approaches this sector, maintain your course and speed with caution.

GREENS uarry Leads SCALE Sailing Vessels RO 0 500 metres AD When each sailing vessel has the wind on a different side, the vessel which has the wind on BEA Magnetic North CH Honduras 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 nautical miles KELSO Bank the port side shall keep out of the way of the vessel with the wind on its starboard side. RO AD GEORGE North When both sailing vessels have the wind on the same side, the vessel which is to windward 14 A8 TOWN West shall keep out of the way of the vessel which is to Bombay Bank She Oak Wind Rock Point leeward.

Kelso Bay Leads SCALE Radio Masts 0 500 metres (Red Lights) LAGOON BAY WEST ARM Navigation Aids 26 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 nautical miles A7 Long Toms Nose George Town Coming IN and going OUT Rule Yacht & Power RIVER Boat Club When leaving harbour the port (red) mark should be Foul West Arm Windmill passed on the boat’s starboard side. Conservation Ground NOT FOR NAVIGATION PURPOSES Kelso Point York Cove Area Foul Upon entering harbour the port (red) mark should be Bay Ground Navigation aids and channel position are indicative only and should not be used for navigation West EAST passed on the boat’s port side. purposes. Use Nautical Charts AUS167 and AUS168 for navigation. 24 Stone QuarryHospital 27 Point When leaving harbour the starboard (green) mark should be passed on the boat’s port side. Leads Nautical Charts are available from Tamar Marine - Launceston, Boat Shack - Devonport. T Upon entering harbour the starboard (green) mark should be passed on the boat’s starboard Magnetic North AMAR C722 Garden ROAD side. Island TAMA R AD BRIDPORT FIVE KNOT AREA RO Single Lateral Marks Anchor Pipeclay B82 SCALE 1:40 000 Point Bay Often lateral marks are not placed in pairs, so you will need to decide on

BEL 0 0.5 1 kilometre

CLARENCE Saltpan the safe side to pass. The safe side to pass a lateral navigation marker is Shag L NO WATER SKIING Point Rock POINT determined by your direction of travel to or from the sea (refer to nautical 0 0.5 1 nautical mile 3 HIGHWA Redbill charts). Point LEGEND BA Y Dual Lateral Marks Ashmans Y Point When both port and starboard lateral marks are placed near to each other Arm C722 Channel Contour you travel between the two of them.

KELSO Drying Line, Reef/Rock RO Upstream Bell Bay FG West See Inset Scenic AD Lookout High Water Mark (HWM) West Arm Deceitful Conservation Cove Port Beacon, with Light Area 24 FG FG 18 ROAD Starboard Beacon, with Light BELL FG Anchor Point BAY Bell Bay Golf Course A7 Sandy FR Other Beacons, with Light 20 Point Effingham A8 ARM ILFRAVILLE Redbill Donovans Buoys, with Light Shag FR Beach Point Wolverine Bay Inspection Rock Thermal Cardinal Marks Head Power R I V E R Station Black and Yellow, Black Tops Arm L.R. White Lights No. 1 WEST Big 18 Sandy Orari Bank BB BB Bay 20 No 4 Middle N E S W See Inset No 2 Island West Arm est Beac T Inspection A M A R Overhead Power Lines Conservation W ILFRAVILLE h Head BB BB Middle Area No 1 No 3 York Town Rivulet AD Point West Arm Water Skiing and pwc Area RO Submarine Cable Boats Crew The preferred area for Water Skiing and PWC use in West Arm is defined by the area Point Prohibited Anchorage 13 immediately west of the yellow beacons and buoys. These activities should take place during LONG ARM Dirty YORK Prohibited Area daylights hours only. Bay No Boating, PWC Use or Skiing All craft transiting to the preferred area from the eastern end of West Arm at Shag Rock must not exceed 5 knots. YORK BEAUTY Wilmores 5 Knot Area WEST Beauty Bluff TOWN POINT Point During times when there are no boats towing skiers or PWCs being used, the whole of West 1 Preferred Ski Area Compass LR Arm is open to all recreational craft. However should a boat towing a skier or a PWC enter Dolphin Long Reach Le TOWN Shag No 2 MUNICIPALITY OF Reserves the preferred area, other recreational craft must leave the area. Head WEST TAMAR Sandy REACH SCALE Woodchip Municipal Area Boundary 0 500 metres ad Plant A7 s Beach 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 nautical Facilities, Point of Interest, Anchorage 15 Safety on the Water WEST Inspection miles Great Head Long Reach Dragon Fish Farm Water Skiing / Personal Water Craft (PWC) / Diving Middle Lighthouse, Yacht Club, Rowing RIVER T RO TAMAR Water Skiing AD For other symbols refer to Key to Facilities Water skiing is a popular and exciting recreational boating activity. Ski boats often travel at high ons Creek LR Produced by Marine and Safety , TASMAP and G.J. Walkem & Co. with speeds, so boat operators should acquaint themselves with local operating rules. No 3 assistance from TasPorts, Australian Hydrographic Office C720

Anders and Australian Maritime Systems Pty. Ltd. It is a requirement to have an observer (minimum 10 years of age) watching the skier at all Arm 13 AMAR ROWELLA times. The observer should transfer messages from the skier to the vessel driver. This allows Cummings Creek

the driver to concentrate on operating the boat. HIGHWAY Point Rapid EAST The maximum number of water skiers that can be towed simultaneously is three, and water Magnetic North 7 skiing can only occur during daylight hours. PWCs For more information see the West East PWCs, power boards and similar craft are power boats as far as the rules are concerned. Tamar Bay Tasmanian Safe Boating Handbook Yacht Water Skiing Safety Tips These rules include: the age of drivers, the distance offshore they can operate, and speed BEAUTY Club or visit the MAST website A7 Marina Davis • Observe the way ahead at all times (it is an offence not to). limits. PWC operators require a motor boat licence and the craft must be registered. Arm www.mast.tas.gov.au POINT Cove TA

MAR • Do not look behind, that’s the job for the observer. PWCs are not allowed to travel faster than 5 knots within 60 metres of any craft and 120 1 Beauty • Return to pick up a fallen skier immediately. Hotel Point REACH metres from any person or the shore. PWCs are prohibited from entering designated Sheep Tail Australian • If the motor has no neutral gear, stop it when picking up a fallen skier. swimming zones. Maritime College Ruffins Point • Never trail a ski rope within 30m of the shore in a take-off area unless the rope handle or Bay Compass handles are held by the skier. NOISE ANNOYS - One of the most common complaints about PWCs is noise. Port Dalrymple Dolphin

Yacht Club th Leads Mile • Never drop a ski near a take-off area. Fourteen Be considerate, particularly at these times: HIGHW • Never drop a ski without making provision for someone to pick it up. INSPECTION mou Creek • Early in the morning. Sid AY

• Never make “dummy” runs in a take-off or landing area- it is dangerous and an offence. • When winds are blowing towards residential areas. HEAD MUNICIPALITY OF

• Never pull up suddenly and spray boats along the shoreline; an error of judgment could lead Respect the peace of other people and wildlife. KAYENA GEORGE TOWN to a crash. HWAY Remember - the fewer complaints, the greater the chance to enjoy the sport. BEACONSFIELD C724 HIG

• Never drive directly behind a skier, it is dangerous and an offence. ) • Never sit on the gunwale, or seat back, when driving. • A boat coming in to drop a skier has priority over boats about to take off with a skier.

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) Redwood Any boat which has divers operating from it must display signals by day or night to inform 2 MORIARTY Bay other boat users. 0 Skiers Reids 350 010 De 020 h Rk 340 The daytime signal is international Code Flag A, at least 650mm long vils 030 • Read and understand thoroughly the current boating laws and regulations governing the TMAN W 330

Beac E Bonnie Rocky BA 040 sport. and 500mm wide. ST Area E lb Point 320

o • Stay away from solid objects such as boats, buoys, beacons, etc. 5 w Drumstick Redwood 050 Islet Islet (Best at high tide (Best at half to high tide (Suitable all tides)

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• Wear adequate protective clothing or a wet suit. Ta Ski Access Lanes KEY TO FACILITIES 300 Ph To Access Area rking

• Skiers must wear a PFD 1, 2 or 3 at all times. 070 Ski Access lanes are for transit to skiing areas, usually to and from a beach.

ter Skiing / Jet 290 • Recover lost skis quickly – they will assist you to float. ntoon All speed limits and navigation rules apply whilst using an access lane. cnic Magnetic 080 Pi Public BBQ Fresh Wa Car Pa Fuel Caravan Hotel / Public Public Beach Boat Launching Swimming Wa General Store Fishing Boat Ramp Boat Ramp • Know and use the universal ski signals. Anchorage Mooring area Marina Jetty Po Boat Ramp Variation Swimmers must not stray into these lanes. SIDMOUTH Magnetic North 280 Approx. 14°E • Never come in close to the beach, or land in too shallow water. 1 Beauty Point Whirlpo Spring Bay 090 2 T Bonnie Beach AMAR ol 270

Batman Speed Limits 100 3 Clarence Point Bridge Drivers Reach. C727

260 Not to be used for Navigation

• Know the laws and regulations governing skiing for the area in which you are operating. To protect the interests of all water users, it is necessary to have speed limits on the water. 4 Craigburn B73 110

• Give clear hand signals to indicate turns. The speed limits are as follows: For Navigation use Nautical Charts AUS167 and AUS168 5 Devils Elbow 250

• No boat shall exceed a speed of 5 knots when within a resticted 5 knot area as marked on Oak Barretts • Avoid abrupt manoeuvres such as cutting corners or trying to flick skiers. Poor towing can 120

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turn the sport into a dangerous one. the guide. 240

• No boat shall exceed a speed of 5 knots when within 60 metres of a wharf, jetty, shoreline 7 East Arm (Water access only) 130

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• No boat shall exceed a speed of 5 knots when within 120 metres of a person swimming, a 9 Egg Island Point Marine 150

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person diving (displaying the A flag - see above) or a person wading in water. Marine and HIGHW Leases 160

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11 Greens Beach 4 170 190 Safety Tasmania believes excess speed on the water is a serious safety matter. On-the-spot CRAIGBURN 180 12 Hillwood AY Mowbray fines can be issued to offenders. Point 13 Inspection Head reek MUNICIPALITY OF C A8 14 WEST TAMAR Kelso C725 Deviot Pontoon and Jetty use Protocols Sailing Club gg Island For more information see the 15 Lagoon Bay E Tasmanian Safe Boating Handbook • Vessel mooring from maximum of 3 hours only. 16 Low Head DEVIOT 6 9 • To be left clean and tidy (NO FISH OFFAL). or visit the MAST website 18 Redbill Point www.mast.tas.gov.au • Fishing lines to be withdrawn when vessels approach. • No launching water sports. 20 Sandy Beach • No swimming/diving. 24 West Arm (Water access only) C727 Egg Island • No bike riding. 26 York Cove (North) Point 12 • Refer to local council for maintenance or usage issues. 27 York Cove (South) C729 Miserable Egg Island Islet HILLWOOD continues on other side

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Macquarie Supply Rivulet Brickmakers Point

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continues on other side Egg Island A8 EAST WEST Point 12 C727 Miserable Egg Island Islet Licensing Requirements Registration Requirements C729 HILLWOOD When do I need a licence? To drive any registered motor boat. This includes all Does my vessel need registering? Any vessel of 4hp or greater requires registration. It is See Inset MUNICIPALITY OF T AMAR recreational vessels (other than a hire and drive vessel) the same requirement for licensing and registration. T AMAR GEORGE TOWN with an engine 4HP or greater. This includes personal How do I register my boat? You must complete a registration form that is available water craft (PWC) eg jet skis. from MAST or Service Tasmania. A registration fee For more information see the How do I get a licence? Attend a MAST Boatsafe practical tuition motorboat will apply. You will be notified by mail of your new Tasmanian Safe Boating Handbook licence course. Course providers can be found on the registration number. or visit the MAST website MAST website www.mast.tas.gov.au Swan Does my tender need separate No - tenders of 4.5 metres or less used within a HIGHWA Point www.mast.tas.gov.au What is a provisional licence? Provisional licences will be available to people aged registration? distance of 0.5 nautical miles of the larger registered Y River No 3 between 12 and 17 years of age. The following vessel need only carry the registration number of the Supply Bay HI 21 Macquarie CITY OF GHW restrictions and conditions apply: larger vessel. Supply Rivulet

LAUNCESTON AY • You must be accompanied by a responsible adult. My boat is registered elsewhere - is If your vessel carries valid registration as an Australian SWAN POINT • You must not take charge of a motor boat at night. this acceptable? ship or registration from another State, it does RIVER No 2 • You must not at any time exceed the speed of 20 not require Tasmanian registration. Upon expiry of SWAN POINT knots. TAMAR interstate registration, Tasmanian registration will be • You must not tow a skier. Trailering your boat required. SCALE ROBIGANA • You must not tow an aquaplaner. 0 500 metres Keeping peace at the boat ramp! What registration details do I have You must attach your registration label in a position Will other licences be accepted? MAST will recognise the following to operate a motor 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 nautical miles The aim of boating is to be out on the water, so it’s important that all users of a boat ramp to display? that is visible from outside the vessel. You must also boat: can launch and retrieve their boats quickly and efficiently. Follow the tips below and display your registration number on each side of your • A current licence issued in another State. nobody should get hot under the collar at the boat ramp. boat. No 1 • A valid and applicable Certificate of Competency. How often do I get a registration MAST now issues renewals on a calendar year basis. What will the licence look like? The licence will be a card that is valid for a maximum Swan Point C728 Tips for launching: renewal? Therefore, if you register a boat in June, you pay pro Little Swan three years. Magnetic North Point • Make sure your trailer is well maintained - seawater damages rata for 6 months and pay the full renewal amount like Lightfoot wheel bearings, trailer lights and springs quickly. What if my licence has expired? Licences that expire will require a resit of a test. You everyone else in the new year. 21 can be fined for being in charge of a motor boat Bay Gr Swan • Be prepared before you get to the boat ramp - check that the What if my registration has You will be required to re-register your vessel if your avelly without a licence. Bay boat is ready to use and MAKE SURE THE BUNGS ARE IN! expired? registration has lapsed. You can be fined for using an Holiday • Don’t block the ramp!! Remove trailer lights and tie-down straps in Resort What if I operate without a You must produce a licence when required. If you unregistered vessel. the parking area. operate without a licence you may receive an on-the- licence? How do I transfer ownership of a A Transfer of Ownership of Motor Boat/Mooring form Supply • Tie a painter (rope) to the vessel so that you can control it as it spot fine or be taken to court. Paper Beach motor boat? should he completed and signed by both the vendor

Bay Beac comes off the trailer.

• Check the state of tide and condition of ramp before reversing What if I want to operate a boat A motor boat licence is for recreational boating only. and purchaser. The form can then be posted to MAST h MUNICIPALITY OF down the ramp - it may save you getting bogged! for commercial purposes? You will need a Certificate of Competency to operate or taken to Service Tasmania with the transfer fee. WEST TAMAR a vessel commercially. Call MAST for details. SWAN BAY What if I want to use my boat for Motor boat registration is for recreational purposes ROAD SWAN commercial purposes? only. Call MAST for details on how to place a vessel in POINT commercial survey. GRAVELLY 10 Tips for retrieving your boat: • Be prepared Bareboat Charter and Commercial Vessels that you bareboat charter or pay to board as a BEACH • Organise berthing lines and appoint crew to look after the vessel while the trailer is Vessels passenger must be in commercial survey. A certificate retrieved. of survey should be displayed on board the vessel. Boat This lets you know the vessel has been inspected by a Stony Brook Yard • Run the winch cable out and hook it up at the back of the trailer before reversing down the ramp. It’s then ready to hook the boat on. surveyor for your safety. • Don’t reverse too far down the ramp - some ramps are difficult or not suitable at low tide. 350 0 010 Hire and Drive Vessels You can operate a hire and drive vessel that does not 340 020 • Remember to raise the outboard before winching the boat on to the trailer. 030 exceed 8 knots without a boat licence provided you AY Gem 330 PAPER BEACH Rk • Connect the safety chain when the boat is in the correct position. 040 receive adequate training to operate the boat safely. HIGHW 320 • Drive clear of the ramp so it’s free for others to use. 050 BLACKWALL All hire and drive operators must hold a hire and drive EXETER • Remove bungs, attach tie-down straps and ready the boat for the trip home in the parking 310 licence. 060 area. B71 300 C739 • Flush the motor and maintain the boat properly when you get home. 070 Native Point Native 290 TIDE INFORMATION Nature Reserve Magnetic Minimum Safety Equipment R = Recommended √ = Mandatory Point 080 Variation Launceston add 1hr. 35m. to George Town Magnetic North Lighthouse 280 Approx. 14°E (disused) Equipment Less than 6 Less than 6 More than 6 More than 6 Rosevears add 0hr. 55m. to George Town 090 FRANKFORD metre boat metre boat metre boat metre boat

Blackwall add 0hr. 47m. to George Town 270 in sheltered in all other in sheltered in all other

Sidmouth add 0hr. 35m. to George Town 100 WINDERMERE waters waters waters waters Bell Bay add 0hr. 07m. to George Town 260 Not to be used for Navigation

LANENA 25 110 Beauty Pt. add 0hr. 07m. to George Town R IV E R For Navigation use Nautical Charts AUS167 and AUS168 Anchor, rope and chain √ √ √ √ Pilot Stn. subtract 0hr. 13m. from George Town 250

120 Bailer / Bilge pump √ √ √ √

At Sidmouth, a tidal stream runs 30 minutes after H.W. and L.W. by the shore. 240

130 Personal Floatation Device (PFD) √ √ √ √ At George Town, a tidal stream runs 40 minutes after H.W. and L.W. by the shore. 230

A7 140 Fire extinguisher 220 √ √ √ √

Table of Distances (Nautical Miles) 150

210

160 Oars / auxiliary propulsion √ √ R R

Tide Symons Creek 200

From From 170 190 Gauge Cimitiere 180 Hebe Reef Light Launceston Rosevears Point Flares √ √ √ √ To To Water Ski Club 19 Nelsons Heaving line R √ √ √ Launceston Hebe Reef Light Lighting up your craft 0.0 Hebe Reef Light 37.1 Shoal Lifebuoy √ √ √ for safety T 1.7 Middle Ground Beacon 35.4 ROSEVEARS C733 A M A R Gunns Leads EPIRB √ R √ 2.3 Shear Beacon 34.8 Spotlights can be used to identify specific hazards, but this should only be done when operating at very slow speed and 4.7 Bombay Beacon 32.4 Tamar Conservation Radar reflector √ R √ 7.4 Point Effingham 29.7 without affecting other waterway users. It is unsafe to navigate Area extends south of a vessel with light illuminating the water directly ahead because it Batman Bridge to high No 20 First aid kit R √ R √ 8.2 Inspection Head Wharf 28.9 water mark and No 19A 9.5 No. 3 Bell Bay Wharf 27.6 deprives you and other vessel operators of night vision. No 23 includes all islands Humbug DILSTON Water R √ R √ 14.0 Point Rapid 23.1 It is important to slow down and keep a good lookout. Marine radio R √ R √ 15.9 Drumstick Light 21.2 Dog Reac 17.0 Barretts Point 20.1 Pedders MAST capacity label √ √ √ √ REMEMBER Point Point h 20.0 Swan Point Beacon 17.1 lla Leads Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) • Not all navigation hazards have lights indicating their position. Roste 25.9 Rosevears Tide Gauge 11.2 An approved personal flotation device must be provided for each person on board. It is • Background lighting on the shore can cause confusion. No 18 E 29.5 Dilston 7.6 Lone Pine AS • All vessels are required to show some form of lighting at night. T compulsory to wear a PFD in any recreational motor boat or motor-propelled tender that is 32.9 Tamar Island 4.2 Point under six (6) metres in length and is under power. • Some vessels moored in approved mooring areas & oyster leases may not be lit. No 21 35.6 No. 7 Light 1.5 • Vessels should operate at a safe speed for the conditions. Freshwater It is also compulsory for children under the age of 12 years to wear a PFD in a recreational No 22 Point Browns motor boat or motor-propelled tender of any length while under power. Boaters are not Topic Contact Phone / VHF Navigation lights are required to be shown on vessels: Bluff required to wear a PFD while they are within a deckhouse, cabin or secure enclosed space. • Between sunset and sunrise GENERAL INFORMAtion Personal Flotation Device ( PFD ) - Level 150 or Level 100 T • When visibility is restricted LEGANA AMAR Emergency Police / Ambulance / Fire 000 A Level 150 or 100 must comply with the Australian Standard AS 4758. This will be clearly GRINDELWALD marked inside the garment. These jackets are required for sheltered and open waters. It is National Parks Parks and Wildlife Service 1300 366 773 If the vessel does not have lights, it is an offence to operate it at these times. No 17A Barnards recommended children use this style of jacket in all operational areas Coastal Patrol Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol 6382 1680 / 6383 4701 Creek (Tamar Division) VHF Channel 16 Power-driven vessels of less than 12 metres in length must show the following lights: Personal Flotation Device - Level 50 Repeater Channel 82 (a) a masthead light, sidelights and a stern light, or A Level 50 must comply with Australian Standard AS4758. This will be clearly marked inside (b) all-round white light and sidelights Muddy Creek the garment. These jackets are to be used in smooth water only.

H IGHW Personal Flotation Device - Level 50 Special Purpose BOATING Boat Licensing MAST / Service Tasmania 6235 8888 / 1300 135 513 A Level 50 Special Purpose must comply with AS4758. These jackets do not meet Australian A Boat Registration MAST / Service Tasmania 6235 8888 / 1300 135 513 Y Standards Association colour requirements. They can be worn by operators of kayaks, PWCs Boat Moorings MAST / Service Tasmania 6235 8888 / 1300 135 513 in sheltered waters and people being being towed on skis, wakeboards etc. They are not to be CITY OF used as the main life jacket in a boat. Commercial TasPorts 1300 366 742 VHF Channel 12 LAUNCESTON Shipping & Pilotage Barnards Point Anchor, Chain and Line An anchor with a high holding power such as a spade or plough is required to be carried with FISHING WEST a specified length of line. A length of chain must be attached before the anchor. Legal Fish Sizes DPIPWE or Service Tasmania 0427 655 557 MUNICIPALITY OF Netting (Restrictions DPIPWE or Service Tasmania 0427 655 557 WEST TAMAR apply in the Tamar) No 16

YACHT AND BOAT CLUBs Yachting, Boating Tamar Yacht Club 6331 8013 George Town Yacht & Power Boat Club 0419 357 028 Tamar For more information see the

Port Dalrymple Yacht Club 6383 4110 T Personal First Aid AMAR Island No 15 Tasmanian Safe Boating Handbook Deviot Sailing Club 6244 2914 or visit the MAST website Tamar Rowing Club 6334 2141 Sunburn 23 A8 www.mast.tas.gov.au North Esk Rowing Club 6331 5575 Prevention NOT FOR NAVIGATION PURPOSES Launceston University Rowing Club 6324 3776 • Wear a broad-brimmed hat and protective clothing outdoors even when it is cloudy. • Apply suncreen frequently while you are outdoors. Navigation aids and channel position are indicative only and should not be used for navigation purposes. Use Nautical Charts AUS167 and AUS168 for navigation. Green NEWNHAM LOCAL government Hillock Nautical Charts are available from Tamar Marine - Launceston, Boat Shack - Devonport, Point Tamar Councils Launceston City Council 6323 3000 / 6323 3333 Treatment Map Centre - . HIGHW No 14 TAILRACE Tamar 6383 6350 / 6323 9300 • Rest in a cool place. Conservation AY Radio No 13 Area 6382 8800 • Give the patient fluids by mouth. Mast SCALE • Apply cool compress to the affected areas. SCALE 1:40 000 0 500 metres 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 nautical miles • Do not prick blisters. 0 0.5 1 kilometre No 12 • Seek medical advice if sunburn is extensive. No 10 RIVERSIDE No 4 Weather 0 0.5 1 nautical mile No 11 MAST Weather Service for the Tamar Area at the cost of a local call (03) 6323 2555. A7 Hypothermia LEGEND Silt trap - Hypothermia is excessive cooling of the body from immersion in cold water or exposure to Dangerous to No 9 A7 No 3 Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol (Tamar Division) open 24 hours 7 days a week. Reports surface craft Newnham Australian available anytime by request or regularly during bad weather at 0750, 1150, 1350 & 1850 on very cold weather. It can be fatal. Channel Contour Haystack Maritime Point 22 Ti Tree College Bend VHF Channel 16, 27 MHZ Channel 88, HF 2524. WEST Drying Line, Reef/Rock Leads Regular boating weather forecasts on ABC radio. Signs and Symptoms Tailrace High Water Mark (HWM) Park No 2 Worsening mental and physical performance: RIVERSIDE INVERMAY HOME Port Beacon, with Light No 8 Trevallyn • A person will become sleepy and confused, have problems in walking and talking and may Power Station TAMAR Local Service Tasmania Locations Magnetic North even lose consciousness. Starboard Beacon, with Light Beaconsfield West Tamar Council Chambers, West Street, Beaconsfield, 7270 • Shivering – this is an early sign which will disappear as the condition gets worse. Georgetown 16-18 Anne Street, George Town, 7253 REACH • Slow, irregular pulse. Other Beacons, with Light HIGHWAY Launceston Henty House, 1 Civic Square, Launceston, 7250 • Waxy, discoloured skin. No 7 Longford Shop 3/10 Marlborough Street, Longford, 7301 Buoys, with Light Barnes Point No 6A Cardinal Marks Tamar Treatment ons Black and Yellow, Black Tops See Inset Conservation • Danger. Area MOWBRAY White Lights Bend Response. Stephens North Airway. No 4 Esk Breathing. N E S W 22 Circulation. No 3 Overhead Power Lines Ti Tree KEY TO FACILITIES • Handle the casualty carefully – avoid movement which might cause irregular heart action. Bend • Keep the casualty lying down. Submarine Cable No 2 Home

Prohibited Anchorage INVERMAY River

Area To prevent further heat loss

• Shelter from cold. Prohibited Area

(Suitable all tides) No Boating, PWC Use or Skiing Shiplift staurant • Wrap the casualty and a warm bodied companion in a blanket or sleeping bag

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• If there is enough shelter, remove wet clothes. TREVALLYN North Esk ter Skiing / Jet

ntoon • Covered hot water bottles or other sources of gentle heat such as wrapped warm stones Rowing Club

cnic Preferred Ski Area Town Pi Public BBQ Fresh Wa Car Pa Fuel Scenic Swimming Wa General Store Fishing Public Public Boat Launching Anchorage Mooring area Jetty Po Boat Ramp Hotel / can be applied to groin, armpits, and the sides of the neck. Launceston Reserves Point University 10 Gravelly Beach • If the casualty is conscious, give small quantities of warm, sweetened fluids. Rowing Club Home Point 12 Hillwood Municipal Area Boundary Royal Park 17 Royal Park DO NOT Tamar Rowing Club Facilities, Point of Interest, Anchorage 15 Boat Yard 17 19 Rosevears • Give alcohol – this reduces the ability to create body heat through shivering and by dilating vessels it actually increases heat loss. Tamar A3 21 Swan Point Lighthouse, Yacht Club, Rowing Yacht • Rub or Massage. Club 22 Tailrace For other symbols refer to Key to Facilities MUNICIPALITY OF LAUNCESTON • Expose to excessive heat – a hypothermic person may burn very easily. WEST 23 Tamar Island Produced by Marine and Safety Tasmania, TASMAP and G.J. Walkem & Co. with assistance from TasPorts, Australian Hydrographic Office Esk 25 Windermere Cataract Gorge (Information supplied by the Royal Life Saving Society) and Australian Maritime Systems Pty. Ltd. 1 South