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Home > Marine > Recreational boating > Rules, safety and guides > Water activity safety

Water activity safety

Rules and safety equipment requirements for recreational water sports and activities, including diving, water skiing, tow-in surfing and personal water craft.

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 Diving

Find out about diving safety requirements.
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 Electric hydrofoil

Find out about safety requirements for using an electric hydrofoil surfboard.
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 Sailboards, kiteboards and windsurfers

Find out about the rules and safety equipment requirements for sailboards, kiteboards and windsurfers.
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 Paddle craft

Find out how to paddle safely including safety equipment tips, visibility, navigation lights, registration and preparing for your voyage.
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 Personal water craft

Find out about the rules and safety equipment requirements for using a personal water craft (jet ski) in WA.
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 Powerboats

Find out about rules, regulations and safety equipment requirements for operating a powerboat in WA.
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 Tow-in surfing

Find out about tow-in surfing rules and safety equipment.
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 Water skiing

Find out about water skiing regulations, safety and permitted locations.
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 Wing-in-ground effect vessel

Requirements for operating a wing-in-ground effect vessel (WIG) in WA.
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Page last updated: Tue Oct 3 2023 10:37:23 AM