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    Coxswain Certificate?

    in Boating

    Posted · Edited by FlighHigh

    I reckon most people start as a deckhand (GPH certificate) to gain the

    required hours sea time.

    But you still would have to find a deckhand job.... :mad3:

    Cheers

    Glen

    Epirb Requirements?

    in Fishing Chat

    Posted

    Hello Raiders,

    This paragraph is from the BOATING HANDBOOK. To quote" An EPIRB or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon is a simple and effective alerting and locating device that is COMPULSORY for all VESSELS 8 METRES OR MORE in length operating more than 2 nautical miles from the shore. However, it is RECOMMENDED that all vessels venturing offshore that all vessels venturing offshore carry an EPIRB"

    Page 25.

    Which way you interprete it will depend on you. We always have it with us whenever we go out even pass the heads.

    How much do you/& your friend(s) worth??.

    Henry

    This rule is no longer effective !!!

    Any boat operating more than 2 nautical miles from the shore has to have an EPIR irrespective their lenghth.

    Cheers

    Glen

    Requirements For Offshore Fishing

    in Boating

    Posted

    Found this on the Maritime Costal Boating Map (9-10) Broken Bay to Garie Beach.

    Seems to apply for the Costal Maps only so its most likely that you can get fined if you venture

    outside with one of the Maritime Boating Maps.

    I`ll buy the AUS Chart 197 - Approaches to Port Jackson Port Hacking, just to be safe.

    Cheers

    Glen

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    So Happy!

    in Saltwater Fishing Reports

    Posted · Edited by FlighHigh

    Yes, it is poisonous.

    lack Spinefoot (Siganus spinnus Linnaeus)

    Local Common Names : Happy Moments or Black Trevally

    This species is included because the numerous spines on this fish are capable of inflicting painful stings; these endure for up to some hours and lend the ironic name of "Happy Moments". Special care is needed in handling this fish because the first spine of the dorsal fin lies close to the back, and is directed forward. Although a minor pri_ck results in some discomfort, the venom injected by a deep puncture leads to immediate and intense pain. The intensity of the pain may be out of all proportion to the size of the wound, which should be immersed in hot water as soon as possible and medical help obtained as soon as possible.

    The fish grows to 350mm (14 inches) and is usually brown or olive in colour with a small mouth but is never the less hooked quite easily. If caught it is more preferable to cut the fish off rather than risk bringing the fish into the boat or on to land risking being stung.

    The species is common on reefs, and in coastal waters, estuaries and rivers in the region.

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