general and safety information

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Planning to Paddle, Prepare to Float,  Kayaking and canoeing safely, Before you leave, Environmental and cultural considerations USEFUL INFORMATION – including safety considerations  Planning to Paddle Check information about rules of water use, about sharing waterways, packing your kayak, and use a safety checklist for your fellow paddlers. As a guide when planning your route […]

paddling trails information

Contact and Avenza map use information Contacting Paddling Trails South Australia Email trails@paddlingtrailssouthaustralia.org.au Paddling Trails South Australia Avenza maps Avenza Map Instructions PDF Download The app uses your device’s built-in GPS to plot your real-time location whilst on selected South Australian waterways onto a map. The app can be used without a network connection and […]

Life Jacket Safety

  • Protected waters include all inland waters, excluding Lake Alexandrina, Lake Albert and any other waters subject to tidal influence.
  • Semi protected waters are up to two nautical miles from the low-water mark of the coast of mainland South Australia and Kangaroo Island and from the banks of Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert.
  • Unprotected waters are more than two nautical miles from the low-water mark of the coast and from the banks of Lake Alexandrina and Lake Albert.
Which lifejacket do you need?

South Australian lifejacket laws help to keep you and your loved ones safe when enjoying our States’ waterways.  https://marinesafety.sa.gov.au/which_lifejacket_do_you_need