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Exemption for Sailboard Riders in Yachting Western Australia Events

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Exempts sailboard riders participating in Yachting Western Australia wave windsurfing events from certain safety equipment requirements.

Details

Entity
Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure
Locations
Western Australia
Notice Date
22 August 2025
Effective Date
1 August 2027
Reference Numbers
WAMA-2025-207961WAMA-2024-207261

Notice Text

Exempts sailboard riders participating in Yachting Western Australia (Inc.) wave windsurfing events from certain safety equipment requirements under the Navigable Waters Regulations 1958, subject to conditions including adherence to YWA risk management documents, event listing on the Australian Sailing WA Coastal Calendar within 4 nautical miles of the mainland shore, and compliance with relevant regulations. Revokes instrument WAMA-2024-207261.

WA Government Gazette No. 98/2025 · 22 August 2025 · Page 6
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