Lory1 Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hi all just writing to find out if I need a life jacket to fish sydney harbour middle head as Ian thinking of going there next Sunday and don’t own a life jack will buy on if it is compulsory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 If solo you must use one. If you value your life, you should use one. The harbour has lots of marine traffic which can easily overturn a small craft. You don't want to be in the water without one. Surely your life is worth more than a mere $80? bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Welcome aboard. Dinga sells life jackets at a good price. Freight free. Cheers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Lory1 said: Hi all just writing to find out if I need a life jacket to fish sydney harbour middle head as Ian thinking of going there next Sunday and don’t own a life jack will buy on if it is compulsory You need to check the local councils requirements. Have a look through these threads- This is also a link to a NSW gov website showing declared areas https://www.watersafety.nsw.gov.au/Pages/rock-fishing/lifejacket-law.aspx And this one on rock fishing safety https://www.watersafety.nsw.gov.au/Pages/rock-fishing/rock-fishing-safety.aspx Edited May 3, 2020 by kingie chaser 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hi mate, You haven't specified how you are fishing Middle head, Mosman. Boat/kayak/shore-based. Assuming some sort of water craft see https://www.rms.nsw.gov.au/maritime/safety-rules/other-boating/canoes-and-kayaks.html Even shore based depending on how good a swimmer you are I'd be recommending one as several years ago we had almost a whole family die while fishing there. Regards, Derek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lory1 Posted May 3, 2020 Author Share Posted May 3, 2020 Hi DerekD Ian fishing from the rocks land based Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 If you are fishing from the rocks. Wear a life jacket for your own safety. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekD Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 Hi again Lory1, From what I know of the area and depending on the direction of the incoming swell I wouldn't have considered it to be a high risk area till I read about the family that drowned there. I suspect one or two went in and then rest drowned after trying to rescue the first victims. I couldn't find the article but I found an interesting report with a breakdown of deaths from rock fishing in NSW: https://www.watersafety.nsw.gov.au/Documents/Publications/Reports-Historical/RockFishFatalitiesReport_Sept03.pdf This report was September 2003 but I suspect the demographics and statistics would follow a similar pattern over the last 17 years. As Middle head is technically within enclosed waters rather than offshore waters by definition I do not believe (but don't quote me as being fact) the life jacket is compulsory but I strongly recommend getting rock cleats and a comfortable life jacket as it is cheap insurance. Also have a plan B location and be prepared to walk away if it looks remotely uncomfortable. Regards, Derek 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Clain Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 plenty of fish at Clifton gardens or balmoral. No need to risk your life. You can get yakkas at these wharfs as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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