New limit to temper Ettalong’s need for speed
Popular jet ski, ski boat destination slapped with a new speed limit to lift on-water safetyThe NSW marine watchdog has given lead-footed Sydney jet skiers and ski boat drivers a slap on the wrist, announcing it will roll out a new 20-knot speed limit around Ettalong from the end of this week
The new speed limit will apply to Brisbane Water, a popular ski boat and jet ski location on Broken Bay in Sydney’s north.
The new 20-knot speed limit for the main channel, which will be introduced on November 21 as a safety measure, was introduced after public complaints prompted NSW Maritime to look into boater behaviour on the narrow waterway.
“Brisbane Water is a popular waterski and jet ski location which has experienced an increase in recent years in general boating traffic and towing activities,” NSW Maritime executive director Mark Hutchings said.
“The review assessed a number of factors including the mix of vessels which frequent the waterway, the potential effect on vessel travel times, including the ferry service, complaints and historical boating compliance.”
The area doesn’t currently have a speed limit.
NSW Maritime said it would install signs on both sides of the channel to alert skippers to the new speed limit.
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