mrsswordfisherman Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 12 December 2018 $5500 REMINDER THE WATERWAYS ARE THERE TO SHARE A 35-year-old Concord West man yesterday received a $5500 reminder that it pays to follow the rules and be mindful of the wake that a boat creates. Roads and Maritime Services was successful in the Downing Centre Local Court in putting forward a case to prove that the skipper of a large motor cruiser created unreasonable wash in an incident earlier this year which resulted in eight rowers ending up in the water during a race. Maritime General Manager Industry and Environment Alex Barrell said the incident occurred during time trials for the Iron Cove Classic rowing race on the Parramatta River near Cockatoo Island. “The Concord West man was operating a 13.4 metre motor cruiser which swamped and damaged three rowing shells which were taking part in the race,” Mr Barrell said. “A Roads and Maritime Services Boating Safety Officer gave him an on-the-spot fine of $250. “The matter then came before the court as a result of the man submitting a court election rather than just paying the penalty notice which was issued to him. “This is a good lesson to anyone who needs reminding that – just like driving on the road – you may need to slow down on the water depending on the conditions and the size of a boat. “Wash and its effects depends on how the boat is driven, its hull shape and its load and it is the responsibility of the skipper to be aware of these effects and to operate in a way to reduce any impacts. “Don’t forget that even if there are no signs, it is still an offence to create waves that cause danger, inconvenience or damage.” The matter was heard before Magistrate Joan Baptie who, before awarding the maximum penalty for a wash offence, said she was “astounded no one was injured”. The court heard the Concord West man had already been required to pay a $2000 excess to Club Marine in order to pay to have the rowing shells repaired. A conviction was recorded. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fab1 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Bet he's kicking himself for not paying the $250. More fines should be given as people not obeying rules is increasing all the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
552Evo Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii11x Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 13.4m boat.......pretty sure he will have deep pockets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Justice well served if you ask me. If his wake was big enough to swamp the rowers how on earth did he think he hadnt done anything wrong? So arrogant 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Haha, that will dent the marlin fuel bill. It would have cost him nothing to show common sense and decency! Cheers scratchie!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I think it is more likely one of those 1/10th or 1/100th shared boat owners. They are very impatient to get out of the harbour once or twice per year and have hardly an idea about the rules and physics on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolongeramember Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 5 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said: “it is still an offence to create waves that cause danger, inconvenience or damage.” Inconvenience? That would mean every moving boat is committing an offence. What boat makes waves that are convenient? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoingFishing Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 47 minutes ago, Hateanchors said: Inconvenience? That would mean every moving boat is committing an offence. What boat makes waves that are convenient? I think the Maritime General manager might have to eat his words on that....i cant find anything in the rule book about inconveniencing other people per se. Can anyone else find something to substantiate this part of his comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savit Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 1 hour ago, GoingFishing said: I think the Maritime General manager might have to eat his words on that....i cant find anything in the rule book about inconveniencing other people per se. Can anyone else find something to substantiate this part of his comment RMS NSW safety rules publications. At the bottom of page 1. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/documents/maritime/safety-rules/publications/dont-make-waves.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwi52q3i9JzfAhX0SBUIHQySA2wQFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw3fg21Vw0T9ZxogGeFGtzw2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 Happens everywhere. Even here in the Murrumbidgee a lot of boats towing skiers produce waves that put fishing tinnies halfway up the bank. Significant lack of respect for others in many parts of society these days. bn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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