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NSW Maritime - Safe and responsible boating

by Neil Patchett on 15 Dec 2011
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Boating Safety Officer Drew Jones talks about safety when sailing on busy waterways like Sydney Harbour. This is particularly important during the Summer aquatic events.

The summer sailing season is about to get into full swing and it is important sailors appreciate the rules of safe and responsible boating.

Maritime Boating Safety Officer Drew Jones offers some advice to sailors racing on our busy waterways this season:



There is also a wealth of safety advice in the Sydney Aquatic Events booklet regarding events such as the start of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race and NYE fireworks…

For general information on boating safety visit the Maritime NSW website.
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