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Safe Vessel Speeds Safe Vessel Speeds Safety Factsheet # 06 Always drive at a safe speed when boating. Speeding incidents are likely to be serious and account for about one in 10 fatal or serious injury incidents, so slow down to ensure a great day on the water. A safe speed gives you enough time to stop or turn your vessel to avoid any sudden danger, such as a collision, injury to people, or damage to things. Most NSW waterways have no speed limit. However, you must always travel at a safe speed. What is safe a safe speed at one time might be very dangerous at another. For example, it’s dangerous to be travelling at high speeds in dense fog or heavy rain as you cannot spot hazards easily. The faster you go, the less time you have to avoid any sudden hazards and avoid an incident. Speeding on the water is just as serious as speeding on the road and can result in penalties. It also puts yourself, your passengers and other people using the waterways at risk. Reducing your speed can reduce the severity of injuries. This is because travelling at high speeds reduces your time to react to sudden hazards. The faster you go, the longer it takes to stop safely. Judging a safe speed A safe speed depends on many variables. These include the conditions, time of day, type of vessel, and your experience driving it. As the skipper, a safe speed is something you must constantly judge and adjust as you travel. When judging your vessel's speed, you must always consider these circumstances and conditions: visibility – for example, rain, fog, mist, smoke or glare other vessels – on busy waterways and near moored or anchored vessels, commercial vessels displaying special signals, and large vessels that are restricted in their manoeuvrability manoeuvrability of your vessel – in particular the distance it takes to stop or turn. Your manoeuvrability is affected by your speed, the wind and current, and the vessel's design. at night (between sunset and sunrise) – potential hazards may not be lit or easily seen. Background lights on the shore – or even lights on your own vessel – can make it hard to see other vessels. navigation hazards – such as unmarked or unlit hazards, and signs, buoys, marks or lights that have moved or been damaged shallow water – water depth can vary and change frequently. In these circumstances or conditions you may need to slow down to travel at a safe speed. If you drive at a speed that's not safe for the conditions, your licence can be cancelled and your vessel can be taken away. Speed limits Some areas do have speed limits. Where there's a speed sign, you must not travel faster than the speed shown on the sign. Even when there's a speed limit, you must travel at a safe speed at all times. This may mean going slower than the speed limit. Speed limits are in knots, in the direction shown by arrows on the sign. They are usually 4 or 8 knots, but can also be 6, 10 or 15 knots. Tips to stay safe: If you can’t stop in time to avoid collision, you’re going too fast Always drive under the sign posted speed limit, because speed limits are put in place to keep everyone safe on the water Always drive to the conditions and slow down in wet weather, at night or when visibility is poor; also slow down if there are lots of boats about or people in the water Keep a safe distance at all times from the shore, structures, other craft and people in the water Consider your boat’s handling at speed, especially in waves or chop and slow down or adjust your course for a safe and comfortable ride. Related Items Explore deeper into our campaign messages to learn more Towing safety

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Pool Lifesaving Sport Participation Pathways > Pool Lifesaving Sport > Lifesaving Clubs > Representative Teams > Lifesaving Season Events > Junior Lifesavers > Outback Lifesavers > Duke 4 Sport Coach/Offical Pathways > Become a Coach > Become an Official > Become a Team Manager Partner Pathways > Become a Junior Lifesavers Partner Course Calender Pool Lifesaving Sport Pool lifesaving is one of the three core disciplines that make up the internationally recognised sport of Lifesaving, the other disciplines being Surf Lifesaving and Ocean & Open water competitions. Pool lifesaving not only tests an athlete's swimming ability, but their skills in rescue response, accident prevention and emergency care in a still-water environment. The sport runs year-round, so it is suitable for both amateur and seasoned swimmers, lifeguard fitness and development and for those looking for a fun and interesting way to stay safe and active in the water. Speed Events Speed events are a test of speed, strength and technique, involving a variety of swimming and lifesaving skills including competition and survival strokes, contact and non-contact rescues, and use of rescue equipment. Many speed events utilise a manikin (also known as a rescue dummy, or bob) to simulate a real patient. The aim a speed event is to be the first to the finish wall, but with the right technique to avoid disqualification. Speed events also include relays where various swimming and rescue skills are required using the right equipment and in the correct sequences. Initiative Tests Emergency response events, also known as initiative tests, involve an aquatic emergency scenario that competitors must respond to within a set time limit. Initiative tests include the Simulate Emergency Response Competition (SERC) and CPR competition (also known as dry SERC). Initiative events can be run in an individual or team format, with competitors scored on their overall response to the emergency scenario. Pathways to Get Involved Pool Lifesaving is a great way to take your swimming to the next level and can easily be adapted for all ages, abilities and facilities. From club carnivals to the Lifesaving World Championships, lifesaving sport offers many pathways for personal and professional development both in the water and on pool deck. Become a member of the NSW Royal Life Saving Society and gain access to lifesaving sport resources and programs. You can join one of our affiliated Lifesaving Clubs across the State to give the sport a try, to facilitate and achieve lifesaving awards as well as be provided with the opportunity to become a coach or official. Whether it is just for fun, for skill development or to take part in competition events, why not get wet, have fun and learn lifesaving skills for life. Training and Development Opportunities The sport of pool lifesaving presents a range of different pathways for both personal and professional development, both in the water and on the pool deck. Explore the ways you can apply your knowledge and skills as a lifesaving athlete, to gain employment in the aquatic industry, across roles such as a pool lifeguards, swim instructors, swim coaches, venue managers… the list goes on. Royal Life Saving offers a selection of free and paid online professional development courses for you to take part in, learning valuable skills for a possible future in the aquatic industry. Further learning resources from the Australian Sports Commission, ASADS and Sport Integrity Australia are available for you to boost your knowledge in areas such as coaching, sport safety and antidoping fundamentals. To find out more, visit: https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/online-professionaldevelopment

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ARE YOU SUMMER READY? | Now’s the time to check in with yourself and your family so you can safely enjoy a water way of life this summer. ARE YOU SUMMER READY? Now’s the time to check in with yourself and your family so you can safely enjoy a water way of life this summer. The run into summer is on! Help get your community summer ready with our latest safety campaign. With summer just around the corner, we’re urging everyone to check in with themselves, their family, and their homes, so we can all safely enjoy a water way of life this summer. We’ve developed a range of summer ready checklists for you to download and share with your community The checklists – which include posters, flyers, social media tiles, and digital screens – will help your community and their families prepare for a safe and fun summer season. Key Messages Explore deeper into our campaign messages to learn more Check the Conditions before heading out Warning and Signage Physical Health and Medical Conditions Home Pool Checklist Boating Safety Campaign Resources Access the Campaign Resources to share within your network - more coming Checklist Poster - Are You Summer Ready? Digital Screen 3 - Are You Summer Ready? Digital Screen 2 - Are You Summer Ready? Digital Screen 1 - Are You Summer Ready? Are You Summer Ready Social 5 Are You Summer Ready Social 4 Are You Summer Ready Social 3 Are You Summer Ready Social 2 Are You Summer Ready Social 1

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Lifesaving Season Events Participation Pathways > Pool Lifesaving Sport > Lifesaving Clubs > Representative Teams > Lifesaving Season Events > Junior Lifesavers > Outback Lifesavers > Duke 4 Sport Coach/Offical Pathways > Become a Coach > Become an Official > Become a Team Manager Partner Pathways > Become a Junior Lifesavers Partner Course Calender 2025/2026 Season Calendar Click Here Upcoming Events: Enfield Interclub Carnival Date: February 22, 2026 Location : Enfield Aquatic Centre Coaches & Officials Development Clinic Date: February 22, 2026 Location : Enfield Aquatic Centre Time: Approximately 1:00pm (following the Enfield Interclub Carnival) Register Now! Expression of Interest - Coaches & Officials Clinic 22/02/26 – Fill out form Parramatta City Interclub Carnival Date: March 15, 2026 Location : Granville Swim Centre NSW Pool Lifesaving State Championships Date : May 9 and 10, 2026 Location : Cranbrook School (Murray Rose Aquatic Centre) Past Events: RLSNSW Club & Competition - Club Carnival Date: November 23, 2025 Location : Granville Swim Centre Results: ls carnival nov 25- full resuls .pdf Download PDF • 54KB RLSNSW 2025/26 Season Launch Date : November 9, 2025 Location : Ashfield Aquatic Centre https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/event-details/2025-26-lifesaving-season-launch 2025-26 RLSNSW Season Launch .pdf Download PDF • 2.52MB 2024/25 Season Award Recipients Explore the perpetual trophies and view the 2024/25 award winners: Royal Life Saving - Perpetual Trophies (Sport) .pdf Download PDF • 37.38MB

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