Pains Wessex Rottnest Safety Convoy 25^th — 26^th October, 2008

Due to severe weather conditions the October convoy was cancelled.
For updated information on the next convoy dates please refer to this webpage.

Discover Rottnest Island with Confidence

The Pains Wessex Rottnest Escorted Safety Convoy (RESC) is a fantastic opportunity for new boat owners and their families to enjoy a weekend that is educational and fun!

For over 20 years, Rottnest Escorted Safety Convoys have provided boaties with an interactive experience unique to Western Australia — an organised overnight trip to beautiful Rottnest Island in which you can enjoy tours of the bays, learn safe approaches, benefit from the advice and guidance of experienced escorts, learn how to correctly use safety equipment, knot tying and splicing.

So if you want to use your boat to visit Rottnest Island with your family and friends in safety, and really enjoy the benefits of the boating lifestyle – fill out the registration form now and join the famous Rottnest Escorted Safety Convoy!

Participants Requirements

• Your boat must be between 5m and 11m in length and be able to maintain a continuous speed of 15 knots.
• Your boat must have a safe, seagoing hull with a reliable power unit
• Your boat must have full insurance cover. Please note that although escort vessels form part of each convoy and will do their best to give necessary assistance, in the event of mechanical problems that render your boat incapable of returning to the mainland, it is your responsibility to arrange transport back to the mainland and towing of your boat.
• Your boat must have a current Boat Registration Sticker
• Your boat must carry a Marine Radio and a second sand anchor for back anchoring overnight
• Your boat must have on board Full Regulation Safety Equipment.
  Refer to the DPI website for further information: www.dpi.wa.gov.au

Departure Points

◊ Fremantle ◊ Hillarys ◊ Woodman Point

Dinner & Quiz Night

Due to refurbishments currently taking place at the Quokka arms, a formal Dinner/Quiz night will not be taking place at this convoy.

Overnight Accommodation

As Rottnest Island is a very popular destination, participants are advised to book their accommodation requirements early.

Note: In the event of the convoy being cancelled due to inclement weather the BIAWA take no responsibility for loss of monies on accommodation and mooring bookings.

On board your boat – many participants choose to sleep on board their boats and safe back anchoring on the beach is one of the educational activities demonstrated to participants as part of the convoy. This is appropriate for smaller boats (less than 7.6m in length)

Mooring & Pen Rentals – Boats that are 7.6m in length or longer will need either a mooring or a pen. These can be obtained by contacting: The Rottnest Island Authority Boating & Mooring Branch – 9372 9771 Remember to book early to avoid disappointment. On Rottnest Island – Overnight accommodation on Rottnest Island is the participant’s responsibility to arrange. To make a booking call:

• Rottnest Hotel – 9292 5011
• Rottnest Island Authority – 9432 9111
• Rottnest Lodge – 9292 5161
• Kingston Barracks – 9432 9111
• For further information please visit the Rottnest Island website: www.rottnestisland.com

Briefing Meeting

A Briefing Meeting will be held at the Burswood Watersports Centre at 6pm on Tuesday 21^st of October 2008. The Burswood Watersports Centre is at 1 Camfield Drive, Burswood.

It is compulsory for at least one adult representative from each boat to attend the Briefing Meeting. Important information will be distributed at the meeting and to gain the full benefit of the Convoy you will want to make sure you attend.

Rottnest Island Admission fee

An admission fee is payable to the Rottnest Island Authority, and can be paid at the Briefing Meeting or at the Visitors Centre on arrival. (This is a standard fee, which is applicable to anyone arriving on Rottnest or mooring/anchoring in Rottnest Island waters. As a private boat owner, you may purchase an annual vessel admission fees sticker. This costs $135 for vessels less than 8m and $154.80 for vessels 8m to 10m and is valid from 1 Sep 2008 to 31 Aug 2009.

Application forms are available from the Rottnest Website and must be lodged prior to departure. Alternatively, you may pay admission fees for a single visit at the normal rate of $12.90 per adult and $1.00 per child (aged 4-11) on arrival at the Rottnest Visitors Centre.

Cost

The RSC costs $120 per boat. Payment can be made by cash, visa/mastercard or cheque to:

Boating Industry Association of Western Australia
Suite 2, 799 Beaufort Street
Mt Lawley WA 6050

or direct credit:

BSB: 036 041 ACT Details: 213111

Participants Fee is NON - REFUNDABLE. If you do direct credit, please remember to send through a payment advice.