One adult and a child on Lake Macquarie
You are taking your nine-year-old out in a 4.3 m open runabout on enclosed waters inside Lake Macquarie. It is a calm afternoon. You have a fitted foam Level 100 jacket for the child and an approved Level 150 inflatable for yourself. Your inflatable's service record is current.
Before you read the solution: what would you do?
True or false?
Decide each statement before you see the answer.
The boat is exactly 4.8 m, so the website and handbook must give the same answer.
The service date is current, so I can skip checking my inflatable.
Put the right jacket on before you reach the risk.
Check before wearing and service on schedule.
It is not completely dark yet, so the night rule has not started.
Carry the right size and level, in good condition and within easy reach.
A baby's jacket must fit now; a dog's jacket needs its own fit too.
Check the destination state's wear rules and waterway categories.
A Level 50S will turn an unconscious person face up.
Enclosed waters: wear when alone or at night; alpine and open waters: wear at all times.
My child is aboard, so I am not boating alone.
The child can grow into an adult jacket, or use a swim vest.