Boating

Boating is an extremely popular activity in and around Australian coastal waterways. There are 2.7 million coastal boaters in Australia, of which 700,000 are frequent participants. An estimated 18% of Australians go boating each year, with the majority from Queensland, Tasmania, and New South Wales. 

Recreational boating is consistently the second highest coastal drowning activity nationally (following swimming & wading). Between 2004-19, more than half (53%) of all coastal boating drowning deaths were known not to be wearing a lifejacket. Lifejackets clearly positively impact the outcome of boating incidents yet are rarely worn as recommended. Currently, legislation is state-based and varies according to each state. 

Minimising Your Risks

Before you go boating it’s important that you STOP. LOOK. PLAN

STOP

LOOK

PLAN

What to Do in an Emergency

For more information visit the home of recreational boating at My Boating Life   http://www.myboatinglife.com.au/

Videos

Resources

Boating Factsheet

Factsheet Booklet

STOP.LOOK.
PLAN

Coastal Safety Brief: Boating