Restricted Boat or PWC Licence
It's exciting and fun to get behind the wheel of a boat or drive a jetski. If you are 12 to 15 years old living in NSW you can apply for a restricted General Boat Licence or PWC Licence which allows you to drive these vessels. But, it comes with responsibilities and rules to follow.
Pre-departure checklist
AT HOME CHECK |
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Action | Check |
Action |
Check |
Pre run engine, checking cooler system |
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Steering, engine controls and fluid check |
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Re-fuel boat |
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Fuel filter check |
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Trailer lights, tyre pressure and wheel bearings |
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Electrical (navigation lights) |
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Oil level check |
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Batteries charged and connected |
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Check bilge and pumps |
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Weather report and tides |
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MUST DO CHECK |
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Equipment/Action |
Check |
Equipment/Action |
Check |
Keys for boat, safety lanyard/kill switch |
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Leave a float plan with someone responsible |
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Bungs firmly in |
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Enough fuel for the trip |
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Mandatory safety equipment |
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Rubbish bags |
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If going offshore login with your local volunteer marine rescue |
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Mobile phone |
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SAFETY AND COMFORT |
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Equipment |
Check |
Equipment Check |
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GPS, charts of area and navigation equipment (pencils ruler etc) |
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Torch and batteries |
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Medical kit with seasick medications |
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Tow rope and extra lines |
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Oars |
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Boat hook |
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Suncreen, hat, sunglasses, extra clothing, warm blanket |
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Food and water |
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Spare bungs, basic tool kit,rags spare parts, belts, hose clamps, strong tape |
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Depth sounder |
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Fenders |
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Fire blanket and fire extinguisher |
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Mask and snorkel |
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Life buoy or flotation |
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Auxillary engine and fuel line ( if going offshore) |
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