Tom Koutsantonis hails new South Australian boating strategy

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A new South Australian government strategy aims to reduce dangerous boating behaviours, with measures including lowered boat speed limits, crackdowns on reckless jetskiers, and school education on powered vessel use.

The South Australian Recreational Boating Strategy 2025-2030 also proposes new boat licence reforms and expanded use of mobile technology for users.

The strategy follows over 2800 public submissions, addressing safety concerns after 65 people drowned in boating accidents over the past 20 years.

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Transport Minister Tom Koutsantonis hopes the initiative will “prevent future trauma” and promote safer boating.

He noted that “heading out onto the water should be a positive and fun experience for everyone.”

Key measures include a 4-knot speed limit near bridges, locks, and coastlines, new swim-only zones, and stricter rules for jetskis near moored boats. Life jacket requirements will be simplified, and the government plans more education on water safety.

Roger Wilkes of the River Murray Boat Owners Association welcomed the focus on safety, citing the dangerous behaviour he has witnessed from jetskiers.

Source: The Advertiser.

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