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                               March 2020

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Get involved with your Boa�ngWA Commi�ee!
Dear members,
BoatingWA is seeking leadership assistance from our members to drive positive changes for recreational
boaters in WA.
Our goal is to ensure that our fellow boaters have great boating destinations, enjoyable facilities and safe
travel home.
Currently, your BoatingWA Committee has nine devoted committee members, but we need more members
to be part of the decision-making process. Your contribution in helping BoatingWA discuss opportunities to
improve the safety and facility of Boa�ng for all West Australians would be greatly appreciated.
If you have what it takes to share responsibilities with a friendly committee that demonstrate the energy and
enthusiasm to stir things up and, seek improvements from Government and Authorities on Facility and
Safety, we would love to have you on board.
If you have any question about joining the BoatingWA Committee, please feel free to reach out or even better
come and join us at one of our monthly Commi�ee mee�ng to see how we get things done.
Thank you for considering joining your BoatingWA Committee! We would love to tap your energy and
exper�se.
Together we represent a significant voice and as a group we make a posi�ve difference.
Safe boa�ng!
Your Boa�ngWA Commi�ee

    FROM THE LOG

• Cau�on Diver Below
All boats must keep at least 50 metres clear of boats, buoys or areas showing diving signals.
Where this is not possible, the approaching vessel should:
•    Proceed at the slowest speed at which the vessel can be safely navigated.
•    Maintain a proper lookout for persons in the water.
The following information is provided to help divers and skippers share the water
safely.
Diving flag.
A boat with divers working from it must carry the appropriate day or night signals. The
day�me signal for divers is an Interna�onal Code Flag “A”.
The flag must be at least 750 millimetres long and 600 millimetres wide.

                     Cover photograph taken at Herring Bay during GIFAA Day weekend..

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Have fun on the water knowing you are covered!
Any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Carine at secretary@boatingwa.com.au or on 08 9335
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Divers operating without a vessel, for example from a jetty, must also display
the Interna�onal Code Flag “A” of the same minimum size.
You can choose to show this flag from a buoy, in which case the minimum size
must be 300 millimetres in length and 200 millimetres in width.
The flag must be clearly visible to all vessels opera�ng in the vicinity.
As a dive flag is only a visual indication to other vessels and will not
automatically prevent them from venturing into a dive area, it’s
recommended divers always listen out for other craft before surfacing, and
surface as near to their vessel as possible.
While it is not law it is highly recommended that snorkellers display a dive flag
par�cularly when snorkelling offshore or in areas of high boa�ng traffic.
Diving lights
By night the diver’s vessel, as well as appropriate lights such as an anchor light, must show three all-round
lights in a ver�cal line: the top and bo�om lights red and the middle light white.
People engaged in night diving without a vessel must display a yellow-orange flashing light that can be seen
from a minimum distance of 200 metres
Vessels to keep clear
All vessels must keep at least 50 metres clear of boats, buoys or areas showing diving signals.
Where it is not possible to keep 50 metres clear or when in the vicinity of a diving signal, all vessels must
proceed at safe speed and with due caution until well clear and keep a good look-out for persons in the water
If you have no valid reason to be within 50 metres of a dive flag then don’t be. Wanting to dive, fish or drop
pots within 50 metres is not necessarily a valid reason.
Please use common sense and courtesy. All vessels must
navigate so as to avoid injury to the diver or interference with
the vessel or floa�ng object.
DoT recommends where possible skippers maintain a distance
of more than 100 metres from a vessel or buoy displaying a
dive flag

DOT Safety guidelines – Dive Safe
To DOWNLOAD: Click Here

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• Dear Boa�ngWA Members … Explore your endless discounts and benefits!
Are you aware thar your BoatingWA membership gets your other great benefits outside of representing your
interests and the interests of your fellow recrea�onal boaters?
Visit the Shoprite Website to access discounts on a large range of suppliers h�ps://www.shoprite.com.au/

Fremantle Buffet Lunch Cruise from only $67.50
Combine a delicious lunch and wonderful cruise on the magnificent Swan River into a single, great value tour
on this Fremantle lunch cruise that showcases all of the region's waterfront highlights while also providing a
fresh and tasty meal on board.
   �    Hot & cold… buffet
   �    Cake dessert
   �    1 FREE beer, wine or so� drink
   �    Captain's commentary
   �    Reserved sea�ng
   �    Family friendly
The sights, sounds, and tastes of Perth are all included in this 2.5 hour Fremantle lunch cruise, so treat
yourself to a lovely day out on the water.
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• ROTTNEST SAFETY CONVOY - MARCH 14 & 15 2020
It’s not too late to join the March Ro�nest Safety Convoy!
The Pains Wessex Rottnest Escorted Safety Convoy (RESC) is a fantastic opportunity for new boat owners and
their families to enjoy a weekend that is educa�onal and fun!
The convoy is organised by the Boating Industry Association of Western Australia. For over 30 Years, Rottnest
Safety Convoy have provided boaties with an interactive experience unique to Western Australia - An
organised overnight trip to beautiful Rottnest Island in which you can join in the fun of the quiz, tours of the

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bay, learn safe approaches, benefit from the advice and guidance of experienced escorts, learn how to
correctly use safety equipment, radio opera�on, knot tying and splicing.
So, if you want to use your boat to visit Rottnest Island with you family and friends in safety, and really enjoy
the benefits of the boating lifestyle – fill out the registration form now and join the famous BIAWA organised
Pains Wessex Ro�nest Escorted Safety Convoy!
To Register
Click h�p://e7.cdn.auroracms.com/resources/27/0000/8760/registra�on_form_march_2020.pdf

 • Motoryachts Unlimited – Buying | Selling | Tui�on |Tailored Fees
 Pre-loved motor yacht specialists – Beautiful, professionally presented luxury boats of all brands and sizes
 3 decades in the industry and over 800 boat sales. Exper�se without the sales pitch.
 In the world of recreational boating, your purchase can be emotional and sometimes unnecessarily
 stressful. We understand that the buying or selling process can be a challenge for many and we want to
 do our utmost to ensure it is a pleasurable experience for all parties, after all, it is in our best interest to
 make sure you love boating so much that you upgrade in twelve months not twelve years! To achieve that,
 we need to be on the ball and professional.
 Repeat business is everything to Motoryachts Unlimited and we want our customers to remain our best
 ambassadors.
 For more info, visit h�ps://www.motoryachtsunlimited.com.au/our-point-of-difference/

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• Exclusive to BoatingWA Members ….
  NEW ShopRite gift cards.
As part of your BoatingWA membership, you can now purchase
discounted e-gift cards including Coles, Woolworths,
Supercheap, Rebel, BCF, Harvey Norman, online stores and
more.
Visit your ShopRite member account for the promotion code and
link to these extra savings.
Easy steps to follow:
•   Register or Log in to your account
       h�ps://www.shoprite.com.au/customer/account/login/
• Visit the e-cards link for a large range of discounted pre-paid
cards from major retailers: BCF, BWS, Barbeques Galore, Liquor
Merchants, JB Hi-Fi, The Good Guys, David Jones….and many
more.
•   Get the promo code
•   Enter the promo code and start shopping!
Every little saving helps and BoatingWA & Shoprite are working
to bring many more discounts to our members in the near
future.

      There's still time to take the DOT-Marine Customer
      Website survey.
      Complete the DOT survey by 5.00 pm Friday 20 March for
      your chance to win a $100 EFTPOS card.
      Tell DOT about yourself and how you use the marine
      sec�on of the DoT website
      https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/marine-
      informa�on.asp

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• ROTTNEST FERRIES – New deals for Boa�ngWA members!!!
Our partner ShopRite is pleased to announce they have negotiated exciting discounts for BoatingWA
members
SEALINK - Perth's Newest Ferry Service from Fremantle to Rotto – Quokka 1 is a large environmentally
friendly jet catamaran to kick start your island adventure.
20% off Ferry Crossing for both Day Returns and Extended Stays. The promotion is bookable for Adults and
Children (4-12).
Merely log on to your ShopRite account, go to Retail Partner and click on Rottnest Fast Ferries Rottnest to
obtain the promo�onal code and make bookings.
Sign in/Register to Shoprite h�ps://www.shoprite.com.au/customer/account/login/
                                               MORE INFO

                    ROTTNEST FAST FERRIES – From Hillarys Boat Harbour to Ro�nest.
                                 To receive a discount click on link below
                                               MORE INFO

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• Even Keel Exhibi�on - 24 February to 9 April 2020
   • Even Keel - Maritime misadventures and yachting
     glories
   • Wanneroo Gallery’s latest offering Even Keel explores
     the region’s nautical and maritime heritage paying
     homage to the constellation of shipwrecks that lie off
     the Wanneroo coastline. Even Keel navigates 1980’s
     yachting glories, maritime discoveries and the history
     of Marmion’s whaling station through large scale,
     awe-inspiring installations, colourful memorabilia and
     artefacts steeped in local history and mystery.
   • Featuring artists Erin Coates, Penny Coss, Michael
     Doherty, Carly Lynch, Laurel Nannup, Anna Nazzari
     and Ross Potter, Even Keel showcases new artwork by
     Tony Jones and Matt Dickmann, A Dragon reimagined/
     Thinking about a Dragon, the reconstructed 30 foot
     yacht, Gustel X1. Even Keel draws from the City of
     Wanneroo’s cultural collections, including work by
     Kyle Hughes-Odgers and the original log books from
     the ghost ship, S.S. Alkimos.
   • When
   • 24 February – 9 April 2020 // Monday to Saturday
     10am - 4pm
   • Where
   • Wanneroo Gallery, Wanneroo Library & Cultural Centre, 3 Rocca Way, Wanneroo
   • Cost - Free - Visit HMAWanneroo.eventbrite.com.au to book.

• Ro�nest Island – Did you know?
Did you know the importance of adhering to the colour coding for moorings. All moorings are load rated
within the reserve. The colour code is that rating. Using a mooring under the minimum size of your vessels
has the poten�al to cause damage to that mooring and void your vessel insurance.
Your colour code is displayed on your mooring sticker. Using a mooring below your colour code is a breach of
the terms and conditions for use. You could incur an infringement and be responsible for any damage caused
to the mooring.
Moorings are privately owned and maintained by the Licensee. Please respect the privilege, not the right of
being able to use the mooring and do not be tempted to take the quick fix solution regardless of weather
condi�on.

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Rottnest Island - Could it be any better?
Boa�ngWA has established a regular mee�ng with Ro�nest CEO to inves�gate issues and facili�es.
“To make Ro�nest more enjoyable for boaters”
We want your concerns to discuss and resolve with the Ro�nest Island Authority
Click on the Suggestion Box           to put forward your sugges�on to bring your issues to no�ce.
So far:
•   ● Nine new naviga�on marks around the          •   ● 20% discount off the �ckets on the Ro�nest
    island.                                            Island Ferry Sealink.
•   ● Ten new "FREE" beach moorings. (5            •   ● Removal of the “Landing Fee” for those
    Thomson Bay + 5 Geordie Bay)                       round trips back to the mainland and return.
•   ● Geordie Bay toilet refurbishment                 (Currently under considera�on.)
•   ● Quokka doors around toilets and much
    more.

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NEWS FROM THE CLUBS

• CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF FSC: MIKE HARVEY 2020 – RACE & CRUISE FROM
  FREMANTLE TO HILLARY’S
22 boats set off for the Mike Harvey Memorial Race/Jam to Hillarys
READ MORE CLICK: h�ps://www.fsc.com.au/news/mikeharvey2020/

• Fremantle Sailing Club Blue Marlin Classic
The event was held over the Labour Day Weekend 29th Feb to the 2nd March 2020.
The Blue Marlin Classic is one of WA’s premiere sport-fishing events attracting
some of the State’s most experienced game fishermen. This year was the 41st
running of the Blue Marlin Classic and BoatingWA proudly supported the event
by dona�ng Inflatable lifejackets on the day.

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• Outdoor supervision – looking a�er our precious poppets!
A gentle reminder about outdoor supervision of your children, please keep an eye out for them especially
when playing inside the water or near the river.

• No Parking in Commi�ee Bays

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•     Lock the date in your calendars for
                                                the annual return of "A Day With Our
                                                Sports Stars"
                                                Lock Sunday 15th March in your calendars next month
                                                for the annual return of "A Day With Our Sports Stars" at
                                                the Swan Yacht Club, guaranteed to be a big Sunday
                                                session and fun day in the sun with past and current
                                                sport stars associated with the Swan Yacht Club this
                                                family-friendly event is one not to miss.

• Upcoming road closures in the East Fremantle area
More info : h�ps://www.eas�remantle.wa.gov.au/riverside-road-project-201920.aspx

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GENERAL NEWS

• New artwork for coastal work at Pyramids Beach
Release date: 6th February 2020
Regular beach goers are sure to notice some eye-catching additions to machinery used in annual work to
ensure safe navigation at the entrance to the Dawesville Cut and sandy beaches to the north are maintained.
Department of Transport (DoT) General Manager of Coastal Infrastructure Steve Jenkins said the annual $1
million sand bypassing project would begin this week and see about 110,000 cubic metres of sand relocated.
Click: h�ps://www.transport.wa.gov.au/aboutus/33464_45151.asp

• Baby pink snapper boost to recrea�onal fishing in Cockburn Sound
Release date: 8th February 2020
     • Today's release of 5,000 juvenile snapper is part of annual restocking program
     • Recfishwest's Snapper Guardians co-ordinate community event at Woodman Point
     • Annual event is important calendar date in suppor�ng Cockburn Sound's marine ecology - helping
         to improve survival rates of iconic pink snapper
Click: h�ps://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/02/Baby-pink-snapper-boost-to-
recrea�onal-fishing-in-Cockburn-Sound.aspx

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• WA salmon boosts our economy and delivers great autumn fishing
Release date: 24th February 2020
     • Recrea�onal salmon fishing contributes $331 million annually to State economy
     • Study reveals how fishers' chase for salmon boosts regional economies
     • Study's release coincides with announcement of awesome autumn of salmon fishing
Click: h�ps://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/02/WA-salmon-boosts-our-
economy-and-delivers-great-autumn-fishing.aspx

• Recrea�onal fishing licence fees at work funding abalone fisher safety
Release date: 27th February 2020
     • The McGowan Government changes help to make abalone fishing safer
     • $331,523 grant to Surf Life Saving WA project over three abalone fishing seasons
     • Abalone fishers also need to be aware of their abili�es and the risks they face
Click: h�ps://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/02/Recrea�onal-fishing-licence-
fees-at-work-funding-abalone-fisher-safety.aspx

• FADs in focus: Statewide trial program update
Release date: 28th February 2020

Following the launch of our trial FADs network back in November last year, we are getting excited to be in a
position to deploy four new FADs off Exmouth opening up more fantastic fishing opportunities for local and
visi�ng boat fishers.
We were very close to rolling this latest round of FADs in our Statewide network – but with cyclonic
conditions forecast in the north of the State, we took the decision to hang fire until the weather conditions
se�led.
Click: h�ps://recfishwest.org.au/news/fads-in-focus-statewide-trial-program-update/

• Local limestone des�ned for Ocean Reef Marina breakwaters
Release date: 3rd March 2020
     • Up to 800,000 tonnes of limestone from Neerabup Quarry to be used to create breakwater
         structures at the new Ocean Reef Marina
     • Hundreds of jobs to be created as construc�on at Ocean Reef Marina begins this year
     • A�er the rock extrac�on, the land is intended to be opened up for future industrial land at
         Meridian Park estate
Click: h�ps://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/03/Local-limestone-des�ned-for-
Ocean-Reef-Marina-breakwaters.aspx

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Swan and Canning Riverparks

• Call for Swan and Canning river foreshore restora�on projects
Release date: 25th February 2020
Expressions of interest invited for 2020-21 Riverbank funding
Swan and Canning river foreshore land managers are encouraged to apply for a share of up to $1 million in
funding for restora�on projects.
Click:     https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/McGowan/2020/02/Call-for-Swan-and-Canning-
river-foreshore-restora�on-projects.aspx
Expression of interest applica�ons will close at 5pm on April 17, 2020. For more informa�on, visit h�p://
www.pws.dbca.wa.gov.au/riverbankfunding

• Health Warning - Swan and Canning rivers Alexandrium algal bloom and Paraly�c
  Shellfish Poisoning

The Department of Health (DoH) has extended its warning regarding the toxic Alexandrium algal bloom in the
Swan and Canning rivers. DoH is advising people not to eat fish, crabs or shellfish collected from within:
•   the Swan River – from Pelican Point, Crawley to the South of Perth Yacht Club, Applecross and upstream
    to Meadow Street Bridge, Guildford (this includes the commonly known areas of Ma�lda Bay, Perth
    Waters, Elizabeth Quay, Barrack Street Je�y, Claisebrook Cove, Maylands Yacht Club, Ascot Waters, Hind
    Reserve, Riverside Gardens, Garvey Park, Sandy Beach Reserve, Point Reserve, Kings Meadow and Fish
    Market Reserve)
•   the Canning River – from the South of Perth Yacht Club and upstream to Kent Street Weir (this includes
    commonly known areas of Canning Bridge, Mt Henry Bridge, Salter Point, Shelley Bridge, Riverton
    Bridge, and Castledare).
For more info on the he algal bloom: Click Here
Garden and Ro�nest Island Marine News

• Ro�nest Island – What’s on?

Port to Pub 2020 – 21st of March 2020
The Channel 7 Port to Pub with Hotel Rottnest is an open water swimming event from Leighton Beach to
Ro�nest Island.
It comprises two races – a direct crossing of 19.7km and a 25km ultra-marathon.
The 19.7km swim is open to solo swimmers, duos and teams of four and six. The 25km ultra-marathon swim
is open to qualified solo swimmers and is the longest open water swim on offer in Australia.
For further event informa�on, visit h�ps://por�opub.com.au/
Please refer to the following intended Gazettal Notices and associated maps showing temporary closures of
waters to boa�ng for the following special events:
For RIA boa�ng gaze�al no�ces, visit No�ce to Mariners
Download as PDF click below
       1. Gaze�al No�ces
       2. Map

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• GIFAA Day Review
Another GIFAA Day has been and gone and what a fantastic day again this year. The picnic area was full with
familes and everyone semed to be having a great time. There was plenty of activities going on at the beach
with some wonderful sand sculptures built by the kids and plenty of healthy competition with the running
races and tug of war.
On behalf of the committee I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that helped to bring this day
together. We had so many members helping manage the events on the day, assists with the set up and
preparations and contribute donations to our fundrasing. Special mention to my fellow committee members
that put so much effort in making this day a success. The BBQ’s are all working well and everyone enjoyed the
gourmet sauusage and hamburger sizzle put on. We had our new range of merchandise available for
purchase and it was great to see so many members supporting our brand. Thank you to all the members that
supported the auctions and raffles. Your support of our asociation fundraising helps to ensure that we can
bring you more of these events in the future.
Easter Ac�vi�es
Just a reminder that we have Easter coming up on the 2nd weekend in April. We are planning our usual Easter
Egg hunt for the kids and BBQ for the adults so please save the date in your diaries – Sunday 12th April. More
details to follow soon via members newsle�ers and on our website.

GIFAA DAY
Sunday 1 March 2020

                         Photographs of GIFAA Day coutesy of Marian Byfield and Bev. Brennan

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The ShopRite team have been working hard and negotiating to secure more
benefits and special deals for members. Our most recent additional benefit
is Discounted eGi� Cards.
Here are some of the brands below:
●   Woolworths              ●   Myer
●   Coles                   ●   Kathmandu
●   JB HiFi                 ●   Flight Centre
●   Retravision             ●   EB Games
●   Harvey Norman           ●   Endota Spa
●   Good Guys               ●   BWS
●   Ticketmaster            ●   Dan Murphys
●   Barbecues Galore        ●   BigW and many more.
●   BCF                     The Shoprite team are currently in talks with
●   David Jones             many new businesses who are most eager to
●   Ray’s Outdoors          join their network and offer preferential
●   Red Balloon             discounts to members. Watch this space!
●   Priceline

                                www.shoprite.com.au

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Ro�nest Island
•   Ro�nest Island
    Click Here

•   Ro�nest Island Boa�ng
    Click Here
Garden Island
• Garden Island Fishing & Aqua�c Associa�on (Inc.) GIFAA
Click: h�p://www.gifaa.com.au
• Garden Island – No ra�ing
Members are reminded that ra�ing is not permi�ed in mooring ares.

News from the South West Region
• New $240,000 vessel for Marine Rescue Bunbury officially launched
Release date: 14th February 2020
    • Brand new $240,000 modern vessel Dingo Marley
       delivered to Marine Rescue Bunbury
    • Addi�onal $135,000 grant for a trailer, vehicle and shed
    • Part of McGowan Government's record funding for WA's
       Marine Rescue Services
Marine Rescue Bunbury has officially taken possession of its new
$240,000 vessel the Dingo Marley today.
Click: h�ps://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/
McGowan/2020/02/New-240000-dollar-vessel-for-Marine-
Rescue-Bunbury-officially-launched.aspx

• Shark warning towers to be installed in Esperance
Release date: 6th February 2020
The installation of new shark warning towers at three popular beaches
around Esperance will soon get underway, as part of the McGowan
Government's response to a fatal shark attack that claimed the life of
local diver Gary Johnson on January 5.
The towers, which feature visual and audio warning systems, will be
remotely triggered by shire rangers when tagged shark detections, or
shark sightings in areas near the beaches, are posted on WA's shark
no�fica�on system.
Click: h�p://www.fish.wa.gov.au/About-Us/News/Pages/Shark-Warning-Towers-To-Be-Installed-In-
Esperance.aspx

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SKUTTLEBUT

• TEMPORARY NOTICES TO MARINERS LINK
   Click Here
• TIDE PREDICTIONS LINKS
   For general �dal predic�ons around WA: Click Here
   Tide Tables for Western Australia: Click Here
   For 2020 Fremantle �dal predic�ons: Click Here to Download
• FSC DIVERS GROUP
This is a page to showcase the comings, goings and doings of the Dive Section at Fremantle Sailing Club.
More info: Click Here

• BOATING COMMUNITIES NEWSLETTER
Stay up to date with the latest news rela�ng to recreational boa�ng in Western Australia through the
Department of Transport’s Boating Communi�es Newsle�er. Click Here
• THE JOKE YARD

Other useful links

Club Marine – http://www.clubmarine.com.au/
ShopRite – http://www.shoprite.com.au/
River Guardians – http://www.riverguardians.com/
Fremantle Sailing Club News – http://www.fsc.com.au/home/latest-news-information/
Swan Yacht Club News – http://www.swanyachtclub.com.au/news/
Bunbury Yacht Club News – http://bunburyyachtclub.org.au/News.php/
Perth Game Fishing Club News – http://www.pgfc.com.au/news
Garden Island Fishing & Aquatic Association – http://www.gifaa.com.au/

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Requirements for application for
       Hull Identification Number (HIN) validation.
• You will require personal photographic identification. A motor vehicle drivers
  license with a photo is sufficient.

• You will require evidence of ownership of the vessel, proper documentation from
  your supplier showing your name and address and purchase details. Or you
  may provide a copy of the vessels W.A. registration which shows your ownership
  details. “Hand written notes on a sheet of paper and the like are not acceptable.”

• He will require a copy of the proper ownership documentation, if this is not
  available then you will be required to provide me with a statutory declaration
  describing the purchase.

• A statutory declaration form is available for download from
  www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine. click on BOAT REGISTRATIONS you will
  find the statutory declaration form and other relevant forms for downloading.
  Note the web site may change from time to time. He will be able to witness your
  signature.

• He will require the details of the engine i.e. Brand name, horse power and serial
  number.

• He is required to meet the owner of the boat at the boat in order to complete the
  application for the HIN and to issue a certificate which is necessary for
  accompaniment with your application for registration or your transfer document
  in the case that you are selling the vessel. The seller is to arrange for the HIN
  application, the certificate is handed to the purchaser who will then arrange for
  the ownership transfer at Transport WA Marine.

• If the owner is not available to meet them then he can meet the owners
  representative at the boat, however he would need in addition to all the above a
  sighting of the representatives photographic ID together with a letter of authority
  from the owner to allow the representative to act on the owners behalf.

• Should a Manufacturers HIN (MIC) not be acceptable to Transport WA Marine
  then he would be required to fit TWA HIN plates this will provide you with a
  correct issue HIN.

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          PO Box 692
     SOUTH FREMANTLE
  WA 6162 Ph: 08 9335 3296

  www.boatingwa.com.au
secretary@boatingwa.com.au

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