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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   

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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?

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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

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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

 

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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

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