Tuesday, 26 January 2021, 11:46 am
Boaties are being urged by Waikato Regional Council to up
their safety game when on the water ahead of two consecutive
long holiday weekends.
It follows concern that almost
10 per cent of the 730 recreational skippers surveyed in the
Waikato so far this summer were not wearing lifejackets when
lawfully required to do so – up from 6 per cent last year.
More than 60 infringement notices have been
issued.
“Just like a seatbelt, lifejackets save
lives,” said Waikato Regional Council’s Regional
Harbourmaster Richard Barnett. “It’s the most important
thing you can do to increase your chances of survival if
Press Release – Waikato Regional Council Boaties are being urged by Waikato Regional Council to up their safety game when on the water ahead of two consecutive long holiday weekends. It follows concern that almost 10 per cent of the 730 recreational skippers surveyed in the Waikato so far …
Boaties are being urged by Waikato Regional Council to up their safety game when on the water ahead of two consecutive long holiday weekends.
It follows concern that almost 10 per cent of the 730 recreational skippers surveyed in the Waikato so far this summer were not wearing lifejackets when lawfully required to do so – up from 6 per cent last year. More than 60 infringement notices have been issued.