Paddle Safe / Paddle Smart

23/05/2024

Vivid is here for the next three weeks. Be bright be seen

27/04/2023

IMPORTANT SURVEY / PADDLERS: (Please help and complete this survey)

The Centre for Maritime Safety (CMS), Transport for NSW, is presently running the 2023 Boater (inc Paddlers) Behaviour Survey and would like you to take part.

CMS is responsible for evidence-based strategy, policy and safety awareness campaigns. Your experience, views and opinions on maritime safety in NSW are imperative to help shape how CMS manages our waterways.

The survey is available to all NSW boaters and waterway users and is your chance to help guide Transport for NSW investment in infrastructure facilities where they are needed.

The survey can be accessed here. It will take about 20 minutes to complete. Link: https://survey.confirmit.com.au/wix/6/p733062495246.aspx

Participants who complete the survey are eligible to win one of ten $200 gift cards, which can be used at a wide range of retailers.

The results of this survey will be used to improve boating safety and for the provision of important boating facilities such as boat ramps. The survey will also provide valuable insights into how boating has changed in the face of COVID-19.

We encourage you to share this email and survey link to any NSW boaters and waterway users.

The Centre for Maritime Safety thanks you for your participation.

01/03/2023

Spring is here and summer is approaching.
Are YOU Paddle Ready?

Follow these guidelines to make sure you are Paddle Safe.

> Wear a Lifejacket
> Be Bright Be Seen
> Paddle Safe Paddle Smart

Paddle Safe / Paddle Smart
Transport for NSW
NSW Maritime
Marine Rescue NSW

23/05/2021

BE BRIGHT BE SEEN
If you like kayaking before the sun comes up or after the sun goes down, then please check these handy Paddle Safe / Paddle Smart tips.

10/03/2021

Be Bright Be Seen Paddlers

16/01/2021

FREE Kayak Lessons at Sydney Harbour Kayaks - Sydney Australia.

30/12/2020

07/12/2020

Water safety message

07/12/2020

White blades , coloured tips . Be seen be safe.

21/11/2020

If a kayak is found out in the water without the owner around, a full search MUST be launched. Most of these situations are from a kayak simply floating away from shore or blown off a jetty (with the owner safe, somewhere else)

Please get one of these ‘Kayak Owners’ labels for your craft. Write on your name and number. If your kayak is found, then you can be called.

These searches cost tax payers many thousands of dollars and exhaust valuable resources.

Mirage and Sydney Harbour Kayaks have these stickers ready to go. Please make sure your kayak has one

Transport for NSW
Paddle Safe / Paddle Smart
NSW Maritime