Boating WA

Over 14,000 signatures and growing! Good to catch up with the WA Recreational Family Fishing Alliance Boating WA and many other small business operators and fishing families today at Perth’s Boat Show to hear their concerns about the WA Labor Government’s blunt instrument approach to the proposed 8/9month fishing closures. We look forward to our Shadow for Fisheries Colin de Grussa presenting this petition to Parliament seeking a more measured science-backed approach to this important issue. You can sign the petition here 👇

https://www.parliament.wa.gov.au/Parliament/LCePetitions.nsf/($All)/764DC9156D40AC28482588AA000D54AC?opendocument

Liberals WA The Nationals WA Recfishwest

BOATING WESTERN AUSTRALIA INC

NOTICE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2021

The 2021 Annual General Meeting of Boating Western Australia Inc. will be held on:

Thursday 28th October 2021 at 7pm - 7:30 start

Swan Yacht Club - Riverside Rd, East Fremantle WA 6158

If you would like further information regarding the Annual General Meeting or have any questions regarding nominations, please do not hesitate to email [email protected]

Notice of AGM 2021 and Agenda of AGM 2021
Visit www.boatingwa.com.au

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another,
“What! You too? I thought I was the only one”. CS Lewis

Our AGM is a great opportunity to speak directly with YOUR BOatingWA Committee and be updated with what is happening within the recreational boating community, as well as to connect with other members.

Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

Please join us in welcoming, Mr Graeme Henderson. The Shipwreck Detective!

Graeme was a teenager when he found the wreck of the 1656 Dutch ship Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon) while spearfishing off Ledge Point in April 1963. Later that year, the wreck of the Batavia was also discovered. This led Graeme onto a career in maritime archaeology and numerous publications.

At the completion of the AGM, please join us for complimentary drinks and fellowship on behalf of Boating Western Australia.

Dinner at the Swan Yacht Club is highly recommended – Restaurant bookings on (08) 93393520

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you at our Annual General Meeting.

Colin Lockley
PRESIDENT – BOATING WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Boating Western Australia (Inc.) – BoatingWA looking after the boating public in Western Australia Boating Western Australia (BWA) is a non-profit association, established for the promotion and development of safe, economic and enjoyable recreational boating throughout Western Australia. It was established by ordinary boaters to assist with the needs of those interested in boating so that they ma...

Tropical Cyclone Seroja
⚠️Securite, Securite, Securite ⚠️

Tropical Cyclone Seroja is currently forecast to make landfall somewhere on the Midwest/Gascoyne coast, proceeded by its possible passage near the Abrolhos Islands on Sunday 11 April.

This is a Category 2 cyclone which could result in damaging wind gusts between 125 to 164 kph, seas and wave heights in excess of 7m, storm surge and coastal damage and erosion.

Department of Fire & Emergency Services strongly recommend all skippers, passengers, hosts & visitors on the Abrolhos return to the mainland as soon as possible for the duration of the Tropical Cyclone. Prior to departure skippers are reminded the safety of their vessel and passengers is their responsibility.

Conditions are expected to worsen each day until the Tropical Cyclone passes.

Please remain up to date with information from the Bureau of Meteorology and Emergency WA.

Fremantle Traffic Bridge replacement project

A lot of the focus in the media has been on improving cycling connections and maintaining heritage aspects, but a key aim of the project is also to reduce navigational impediments. For example, fewer pylons and a higher vertical clearance are important outcomes. It would be great if members of the boating community could articulate some of their views in the community survey or pop into one of the info sessions to relay it in person.

Link to project website: https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/projects-initiatives/projects/metropolitan/Swan-River-Crossings/

Link to survey: https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/swan-river-crossings

The Government is also holding community drop in sessions on the following days - register to attend via the Main Roads website above.
• Monday 17 August
• Saturday 29 August
• Wednesday 2 September

Swan River Crossings, Fremantle | Main Roads Western Australia

2020 - When we all thought we might have a great boating summer – COVID19.
Rottnest Island was lost to boaters during the quarantine periods.

We all had to adhere to social distancing and quarantines at home.
Along with changes to our working circumstances – one of the few things that enabled us to retain a life balance equilibrium was BOATING.

BoatingWA experienced a tough year working to retain boating freedoms and holiday destinations for boaters to enjoy. There is much more work to be done and it requires a “Big Voice” to ensure that those hard-fought freedoms are not eroded.
Together we can make a difference, but your membership is vital to the continued work of BoatingWA.

Boating Western Australia is YOUR VOICE to Government and Authorities.
2019-2020 was a productive year for our talented team of volunteers in establishing regular meetings and gaining positions on forums and boards. All to ensure that you have great boating destinations, enjoyable facilities, safe travel home. Their efforts, expertise and determination have secured input on many crucial committees.

We provide the very best support we can from our Volunteer Committee at a cost that we hope you find reasonable and offers much back to you in support and discounts. Use your BoatingWA membership well and it will repay you many fold.
For only $30/annum
The only boating association representing the broad range of recreational boating interests across the state.
√ Rebate for your Club Marine Insurance – approx. 10%
√ ShopRite Member discount card for a broad range of products
√ Monthly eNews ON DECK
√ Advice of Public forums on relevant boating topics
√ We get things done…!

22 YEARS – AND STILL GOING STRONG REPRESENTING THE RECREATIONAL BOATERS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
For online application, please visit https://boatingwa.com.au/application-for-membership/.
THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU WILL EVER MAKE IN YOUR OWN BOATING SAFETY AND ENJOYMENT!
Sincerely,

Colin Lockley
President - Boating Western Australia

Application for Membership – Boating Western Australia (Inc.) Application for Membership For only $30/annum The only boating association representing the broad range of recreational boating interests across the state. √ Rebate for your Club Marine Insurance – approx. 10% √ ShopRite Member discount card for a broad range of products √ Monthly eNews ON D...