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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-bb5102c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"bb5102c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5483f49\" data-id=\"5483f49\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70289ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70289ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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Nothing that is written here can make crossing a bar completely safe.\u00a0 This is a general guide only.<\/p><p>It is\u00a0 mandatory for all persons in a recreational vessel to wear a PFD Type 1 when crossing a bar. The entrance to Brisbane Water is an official ocean bar. To see Maritime Authority Website related to wearing lifejacket click here:\u00a0<a style=\"font-family: var( --e-global-typography-text-font-family ), Sans-serif; font-size: 1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/driving-boating-and-transport\/boating-and-marine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/driving-boating-and-transport\/boating-and-marine<\/a><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important points are <strong>stop, look<\/strong> and <strong>think<\/strong>.\u00a0 Skippers who are not 100% certain of their safety should not go.\u00a0 No feed of fish or day at sea is worth risking the boat or people\u2019s lives.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Bar Basics<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The movement of sand along the coast and sediment from catchments builds up bars at the entrances to estuaries, rivers and lakes. The dynamic forces of wave action and water movement change the shape, depth and channels on the bar quite regularly.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Local knowledge<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local knowledge is an essential part of crossing any bar.\u00a0 Every bar is different and all bars can change quickly depending on the conditions.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Preparation<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After gaining a working knowledge of the bar check the weather forecast and most importantly the state of the tide at the time you want to leave port. An incoming tide is always safer. If possible time your day at sea to coincide with a rising tide both leaving and entering port.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check that your boat is operating correctly and make sure throttle and steering systems are perfect.\u00a0 Check the battery and fuel tank are locked down or fixed in place. Ensure your safety gear is in good shape and a PFD is available and properly fitted to each person on board.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warm up the engine and check everything is running smoothly.\u00a0 Do not attempt the crossing if the motor is misfiring or does not respond quickly.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure the anchor(s).\u00a0 Do not leave it sitting in a forward well where it could become a lethal missile or be catapulted overboard.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrange passengers so that the boat is balanced and secure all gear.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each person must be wearing a properly fitted PFD of appropriate size (NB: children must wear children\u2019s size PFDs, not adult size).<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>General information<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always check the weather before leaving port<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you know of any alternative ports or safe anchorage areas before heading out.\u00a0 If the bar becomes impossible to cross make sure you are carrying enough fuel to reach that alternative location.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol and boating are a dangerous combination at any time.\u00a0 The problems of crossing a bar demand a clear head from all on board.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most bars or bar areas have radio coverage available on the 27 MHz (Ch 88)and VHF (Ch 16).\u00a0 Marine Rescue Base stations can provide bar information, sea conditions, weather forecasts and tidal data.\u00a0 Using the radio base adds to your safety particularly as you can call before and after crossing to ensure that someone knows you are on the bar and organise assistance should it be needed.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, the skipper should have both the experience and temperament to handle the situation.\u00a0 If you are new to boating only cross bars in good conditions and gain experience gradually.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crossing surf bars is a common but extremely dangerous part of boating along the New South Wales coast.\u00a0 Every year boats are damaged, and people killed or injured when attempted [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":552,"menu_order":4,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"coauthors":[],"class_list":["post-567","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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