mrsswordfisherman Posted April 5, 2012 Share Posted April 5, 2012 Maritime Alert Dangerous Surf Conditions Roads and Maritime Services has issued an alert following a Bureau of Meteorology warning about dangerous surf conditions for the entire NSW coast today andtomorrow (Good Friday). Maritime advises skippers and owners of small craft to be on high alert and to check the conditions before considering crossing a coastal bar or heading offshore. Dangerous surf conditions can easily translate into dangerous conditions for rock fishing and for vessels crossing coastal bars. Strongwinds can also translate into dangerous conditions for vessels on moorings which have been poorly maintained. Every skipper is responsible for the safety of their vessel and all on board, and Maritime advises skippers to: · Check the official weather before and during boating; · Ensure the boat and its equipment is suitable for the conditions; · Log on/ off with a Marine Rescue NSW marine radio base for every trip offshore; and · Wear a lifejacket. Offshore boating safety at www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/offshore.html Lifejacket information at www.lifejacketwearit.com.au Live webcam of bar crossingsat www.maritime.nsw.gov.au/webcams/web-cam.html Official forecast at www.bom.gov.au/nsw BOM maritime-specific advice at http://www.bom.gov.a...al-checks.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luderick -angler Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 (edited) Dangerous surf conditions are forecast for Thursday and will most likely persist into the weekend, pleas eall be aware of this and refer to the BOM website and read all warnings for coastal waters. given the recent experience of some raiders if in doubt fish the estuaries. http://www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts/sydney.shtml Edited April 18, 2012 by luderick -angler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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