Sunny winter weekends can be a perfect opportunity for boaters to take advantage of quiet traffic conditions and calm waters – it’s also a timely reminder about the dangers of what’s known as a “silent killer”.
Saturday 18 May 2019 is ‘Ready, Set, Wear It’ Lifejacket Awareness Day and what better way is there to celebrate than to check the health of your inflatable lifejacket?
Marine Safety patrols were kept busy over the Easter break, as a boat safety blitz on the River Murray and around the Yorke Peninsula resulted in 61 expiations being issued.
This March long weekend is forecast to provide great conditions for boaters, and Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure Marine Safety patrols will be in full swing on the Yorke Peninsula and other areas of the state.