Protected waters

• one lifejacket or PFD for each person on board
• a bucket with line attached, or a manual bilge pump
• if the boat has an engine, one fire extinguisher
• a pair of paddles or oars, or other auxiliary means of propulsion, or an anchor with cable

Semi-protected waters

• one lifejacket or PFD for each person on board
• a pair of paddles or oars, or other auxiliary means of propulsion
• a suitable anchor with cable
• a bucket with line attached, or a manual bilge pump
• if the boat has an engine, one fire extinguisher
• a waterproof torch or lantern

Unprotected waters

• one PFD that complies with AS1512 for each person on board (PFD)
• a suitable anchor with cable
• a bucket with line attached, or a manual bilge pump
• if the boat has an engine, one fire extinguisher
• a waterproof torch or lantern
• a two-way marine radio
• two flares and two smoke signals
• four litres of fresh water
• a suitable compass (liquid damped)

If operating more than 3 nautical miles from shore, except Lakes Alexandrina and Albert, or more than five nautical miles from shore in Gulf of St Vincent or Spencer Gulf

• as above, plus
• one EPIRB (Emergency Distress Beacon)
• one V distress sheet

If operating more than 10 nautical miles from shore

• all the above, plus
• two distress rockets with parachutes
• a map or chart of the waters in which the boat will operate

Free stickers are available

• from any Customer Service Centre