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Summer 101 - Water Safety
Get informed on how to stay safe when out on the water this summer.
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Heading out on the water? Check out our top tips
Boating, floating, swimming or skiing, if you’re heading out onto our lakes and waterways over the holiday season there are some simple precautions we can all take to keep ourselves and others safe. Remember:
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Conditions change quickly – always check the weather forecast before heading out and tell someone where you’re going.
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Carry two forms of waterproof communication (the Marinemate app has plenty of helpful suggestions).
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In an emergency call 111 and ask for Police; or if you have a VHF radio, call Channel 16 and say “mayday, mayday, mayday” then state your vessel name and location, then repeat.
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Report poor behaviour on the water to the harbourmasater – call 03 441 0499.
Check out more boat safety tips on our Lakes and Boating webpage.
Life jackets
Life jackets are the real captains of cool!
So remember, as a skipper, you must carry a correctly sized lifejacket for each person on board. This is a legal requirement that applies to all boats, including tenders and larger craft.
River mouths
Please take extra precautions when swimming or fishing at river mouths around the district this summer. The best way to stay safe is:
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Take extreme caution and assess the presence of any strong undertows, unstable footing, and steep drop offs in our lakes.
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Take extra precaution with the presence of soft sand and gravel around river deltas.
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Anglers and swimmers should use extreme care in river deltas, and avoid these high-risk areas if possible.
Have fun in the sun and enjoy our district’s amazing rivers and lakes and look after one another.
Ski lane safety
Make waves, not worries on our ski lanes this summer!
If you’re water-skiing in our district while the weather’s warm and the water’s welcoming, remember to travel in an anti-clockwise direction within any ski lane, and keep right when entering and exiting the area.
You must have an observer (over 10 years old) to report any mishap to the driver. No swimming is allowed in ski lanes, nor is beaching a vessel within one.
And finally, you must not exceed 5 knots unless you’re towing a skier.
Where to swim
Fancy a dip to cool off?
Over summer Otago Regional Council <tag> carries out recreational water quality monitoring at Lake Hayes, Lake Hāwea, Frankton Beach, Queenstown Bay and Lake Wānaka
Check out Land, Air, Water Aotearoa (LAWA)'s handy 'Can I Swim Here?' Map for the latest water quality information to help you decide when and where to swim
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