Poll the compulsory wearing of PFDs

[DR]

they should be compulsory for kids while under way don't have a problem with this, it's just that the Qld definition of underway is if you are not anchored or tied up to something that is fixed... underway includes drifting, even in a river, that i have a problem with. Some kind of commonsense has to be allowed..

[seatime]

down south, Victoria or Tassie, use the term "under power" instead of "underway" in their legislation, this eliminates drifting from the requirements.

[DR]

as read this it is not compulsory to have pfds as safety equip if in rivers..but they still state that under 12s still have to wear one http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/qt/MSQ.nsf/ReferenceLookup/rec_safety_equipment.pdf/$file/rec_safety_equipment.pdf

[seatime]

True, but the boat must be equipped with grab rails or a becketed line or some way of holding on if you're in the water, and have a certificate of positive floatation. A COPF could cost a couple of $K.

[DR]

you made me go & read it again..
i should have put my glasses on, my mistake.misread one of the ORs as one or the other