Waterskiing
It is a requirement to have an observer (minimum 14 years of age, or 12 if they hold a current provisional motorboat licence) watching the skier at all times. The observer should transfer messages from the skier to the vessel driver. This allows the driver to concentrate on operating the boat. If skiing in a river, the driver must be conscious of the width when turning.
In popular ski areas it is common to find ski access lanes. These lanes allow skiers access to the beach and therefore are off limits to swimmers and other vessels.
Boaters should always ski in an anti-clockwise direction and also make sure they are familiar with any other local rules and requirements such as 5 knot zones.
The maximum number of water skiers that can be towed simultaneously is two and water-skiing can only occur during daylight hours. Persons aquaplaning and wakeboarding must also abide by these rules.
Every water-skier (or person being towed in any other manner) must wear an approved life jacket.
Diving
Diving is a very safe recreational activity, however there is a lot to consider.
The attached information has been supplied by:
Associate Professor David Smart
BMedSci, MBBS(Hons), MD(UTas), FACEM, FIFEM, FACTM, FAICD, DipDHM, CertDHM(ANZCA)
Medical Co-director
Department of Diving and Hyperbaric Medicine
Royal Hobart Hospital