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Capsize

Listen to NSW Maritime Boating Safety Tips with Steve Starling on Capsize. Click on the icon.

Capsize is a major contributor to boating fatalities, so make sure your boat is appropriate for the conditions and has built-in flotation.

Always check the weather before and during boating and never overload - it’s illegal and dangerous.

If you do capsize, or get swamped, stay with your craft and your chances of rescue are improved.

To find out more on capsize visit these two sites:

Safety Message Translations

Translations of key safety messages have been provided into three languages: Chinese, Vietnamese, and Arabic. Select your language below to view messages and listen to the audio files.

 

Arabic

Chinese

Vietnamese

 

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