Re: [Paddlewise] Australian state (even more) severely restricts kayaking

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:51:20 -0700
Doug Lloyd wrote:

 > 
http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/lz/c/r/harbors%20and%20navigation%20regulations%202009/current/2009.226.un.pdf
 >> Part five para 13.
 >>
 >> DL

 >>> unprotected waters - beyond 3 nm from most of the sea coast...

In response to Paul's contribution:

 >> I stand corrected - it's worse - only 2 nautical miles.

 >> The regs defined unprotected waters in two places - and I picked the 
wrong definition.

 >> Best Regards Paul Hayward, Auckland, New Zealand

I'm confused here, guys.  Here is what I found on the indicated pages:

Page 17:

 > unprotected waters means waters offshore of a line 2 nautical miles
 > seaward of the low water mark of a coast or of the banks of Lakes
 > Alexandrina and Albert;


Page 22:

 > 13Certain vessels not to be operated in unprotected waters

 > (1) A person must not, without the approval of the CEO, operate?
 > (a) a personal watercraft; or
 > (b) a canoe, kayak or other similar small human-powered vessel (other 
than a rowboat),
 > in unprotected waters.
 > Maximum penalty: $1 250.
 > Expiation fee: $160.

In a different location, I found the definition to mean 5 nautical miles out.

In any case, this is nuts.  It is OK to take a rowboat into "unprotected 
waters," but not a proper sea kayak????

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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