Adult sizes as well as high quality made in New Zealand  toddler and infant lifejackets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Waitkato laws for life Jackets 

Vessels 6 metres or less

While vessels 6 metres or less are underway, everyone on board:

• must wear a lifejacket (or personal flotation device)

• the lifejacket must be securely fastened

• and the lifejacket must be appropriate size. .

Note: the skipper is responsible for complying with this rule. Failure to comply may result in a $200 fine. 

Vessels bigger than 6 metres

 

In vessels more than 6 metres in length, everyone on board must wear a lifejacket (or personal flotation device), unless the skipper has assessed the risk and considers it ok for lifejackets to not be worn.

Except, lifejackets must be worn:

• when crossing a bar, including 200 metres either side

• and in situations such as the following: 

  • low visibility

  • rough seas

  • adverse weather

  • boating at night

  • high river flows

  • in an emergency.

In all other situations, enough lifejackets must be carried aboard in a readily accessible location to securely fit each person aboard.