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RMBOA
Membership
If you wish to apply for
membership of the RMBOA and agree with the objectives and
code of practice below, please click on and print out the
Membership Form.*
Once you have completed the form, send to the address on the
application form. There is
an initial joining fee of $10 and a $25 per annum
subscription fee for personal memberships. Corporate membership to the RMBOA is $100 per annum.
The
joining fee covers the cost of setting up the membership and
the supply of the member's information kit.
Membership of the RMBOA also entitles you to vote at
meetings, receive the Weekly River News email,
the RMBOA newsletter (4 - 5 issues per year) and to take
part in various social activities including the biennial
"River Ramble” which is a MEMBERS ONLY event.
The RMBOA also represents members on a variety of
government and industry bodies relating to activities on
the river.
* You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and
print the membership file,
if you do not have Acrobat Reader
click here
RMBOA Code of Practice
The RMBOA publishes this Code of Practice in order to
encourage members who cruise the River and Lakes to
enjoy their recreation in a manner that does not cause
inconvenience to others or damage to the environment.
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Observe the regulations for operating a motorboat
and have a copy readily available.
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Observe local council regulations and respect
private property rights.
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Train all crew in vigilant watch keeping. An
accident can ruin your day. Use up to date charts.
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Check fuel, engine, steering and mandatory safety
equipment regularly.
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Ensure insurance cover is adequate, third party as
a minimum is recommended. Have a suitable first aid
kit on board and consider basic first aid training for
yourself or a crewmember.
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Plan for medical emergency, fire on board and “man
overboard” situations.
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Tell a responsible person of your proposed cruise
plan.
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Note weather forecasts, particularly for winds,
which may make lockage or berthing of your craft
hazardous.
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Ensure anchors, fuel containers, batteries and gas
bottles are properly stowed.
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Be aware of the possible adverse effect of your
wash on other smaller vessels, canoes and swimmers.
Observe the 30m rule!
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Be economical with space when mooring your vessel.
If alongside another vessel,
do not
adjust ropes without permission and use adequate
fenders. If leaving your vessel for an extended period
of time make sure you tell a responsible local.
DO THE
RIGHT THING
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Keep noise to a minimum, especially at night, from
radios, generators etc.
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We have a legal responsibility to protect not
pollute the natural environment. This is for the
animals, birds, plants and other river users.
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Know the locations of waste disposal stations.
Check your on-board toilet or portable toilet functions
adequately. Retain all waste on board especially
bottles, cans and other plastics. This also applies to
biodegradable refuse eg. toilet paper, orange peel etc.
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Do not discharge oily bilge or spill fuel into the
river. Use environmentally friendly detergents and
soaps etc.
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Keep fires small, do not cut green wood, and try to
avoid the use of hollow logs, as these can be homes for
small animals. Bring your firewood with you and observe
fire bans. Dowse fires before leaving.
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Know how to identify protected native fish and
crustaceans, bag and size limits. Dispose of unwanted
fishing line thoughtfully. It can kill birds and
animals.
If you
have any questions regarding membership please contact the
the secretary
secretary@rmboa.org.au
©RMBOA
2005-2007
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Disclaimer
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of the information and data contained on the RMBOA
pages is at your own risk. If you rely on the information on the RMBOA
site you are responsible for independently ensuring its accuracy,
currency or completeness. Some material on this site is contributed by
RMBOA members and does not necessarily reflect the policy of the RMBOA.
The RMBOA website includes links to other websites these are linked "as
is" and the RMBOA:
· Does not necessarily sponsor, endorse or approve of any
material on linked websites.
· Does not make offer any guarantees regarding the quality,
accuracy, or suitability for any purpose any material on websites
linked from or to the RMBOA site.
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