New boating guide sets sail for skippers aiming to keep waters between Busselton and Dunsborough safe

A new boating guide has set sail for skippers in Busselton and Dunsborough waters aiming to keep South West waterways safe.

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure launched its Busselton to Dunsborough Boating Guide this week, featuring key safety information for the busiest and most popular boating locations in Geographe Bay.

Previously, Geographe Bay was included in a combined guide covering Bunbury and Busselton, but now stands alone.

Along with the new guide the Bunbury Boating Guide now has added information about the Collie River and Leschenault Estuary, highlighting the speed limits and reinforcing personal water craft restricted zones for the greater Bunbury area.

Director of waterways safety management Graeme Meinema said the new Busselton guide focused on high activity areas giving skippers more detailed information for safe navigation at boat ramps and water ski areas.

He said following feedback from stakeholders, they have featured the waters around the popular Busselton Jetty highlighting the speed limits and PWC restricted areas.

“From a quick read of the guide, skippers are better prepared to navigate the local waters and will know the safety equipment requirements for their area of operation,” he said.

“In the lead up to the summer boating season department officers will be on the water promoting the boating guide and taking the opportunity to share their boating knowledge and answer questions about safe boating.”

All the guides are on the Department of Transport website or through Deckee.