YOUR JOURNEY - GoBoat
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SAFETY MAP YOUR JOURNEY SAILING BRISBANE RIVER You are your own captain, and you can explore at your own relaxed pace. Whether you want to find a quiet spot to picnic, or take in the sights of Brisbane, with GoBoat you can chart your own course! Please follow the guidance provided on this page and overleaf on the map, to ensure your safety and enjoyment, as well as that of your crew. Our GoBoats are easy to sail. They are very stable and have a top speed of around 7km/h. That’s why anyone can be skipper of the boat, and it’s why you don’t require a boat license! The electric motors ensure quiet and reliable sailing for the duration of your journey and make steering and skippering the boat just as easy. To steer the boat, hold the tiller handle - attached to the motor. Gripping the handle, you can turn the handle forward (acceleration) and reverse. The more you turn the handle the faster you will sail. To manoeuvre the boat, pull or push the tiller handle in the opposite direction to where you would like to go. If you point the handle towards the left, the boat will begin to turn to the right, and vice versa. Each Boat has a GPS tracker and a remote cut-off switch which can be activated by GoBoat crew at any time they believe there is a risk to safety or security. SAFE AND HAPPY SAILING Warm regards, the GoBoat crew Life Jackets are easily accessible on each boat. It’s not mandatory for people over 12 years to wear a life jacket while sailing, but we recommend you do. Even though you may not fall in yourself, a life jacket could help rescue someone else. Keep right. When approaching and passing vessels on the water keep to the right. Keep your distance. It is your responsibility to keep a safe distance from all other watercraft, including ferries, recreational boats and kayaks. Keep a minimum of 60m distance between you and other craft. Beware of shallow waters! If you can see the bottom, it’s too shallow. Stay at least 10m away from shorelines and red areas on the map to avoid running aground. Remember that you are liable to pay for any repairs. Only pull up at approved jetties. There are strict rules around where you can pull up on the river, based on ownership, traffic, and your safety. See the map for approved jetties. @goboatbrisbane #goboatbrisbane www.goboat.com.au GOBOAT MAKES THE WATER ACCESSIBLE DENMARK SWEDEN UNITED KINGDOM AUSTRALIA 60m
Transcript of YOUR JOURNEY - GoBoat
SAFETY
MAP
YOUR JOURNEY
SAILING
BRISBANERIVER
You are your own captain, and you can explore at your own relaxed pace. Whether you want to find a quiet spot to picnic, or take in the sights of Brisbane, with GoBoat you can chart your own course! Please follow the guidance provided on this page and overleaf on the map, to ensure your safety and enjoyment, as well as that of your crew.
Our GoBoats are easy to sail. They are very stable and have a top speed of around 7km/h. That’s why anyone can be skipper of the boat, and it’s why you don’t require a boat license!
The electric motors ensure quiet and reliable sailing for the duration of your journey and make steering and skippering the boat just as easy. To steer the boat, hold the tiller handle - attached to the motor. Gripping the handle, you can turn the handle forward (acceleration) and reverse. The more you turn the handle the faster you will sail. To manoeuvre the boat, pull or push the tiller handle in the opposite direction to where you would like to go. If you point the handle towards the left, the boat will begin to turn to the right, and vice versa.
Each Boat has a GPS tracker and a remote cut-off switch which can be activated by GoBoat crew at any time they believe there is a risk to safety or security.
SAFE AND HAPPY SAILINGWarm regards, the GoBoat crew
Life Jackets are easily accessible on each boat. It’s not mandatory for people over 12 years to wear a life jacket while sailing, but we recommend you do. Even though you may not fall in yourself, a life jacket could help rescue someone else.
Keep right. When approaching and passing vessels on the water keep to the right.
Keep your distance. It is your responsibility to keep a safe distance from all other watercraft, including ferries, recreational boats and kayaks. Keep a minimum of 60m distance between you and other craft.
Beware of shallow waters! If you can see the bottom, it’s too shallow. Stay at least 10m away from shorelines and red areas on the map to avoid running aground. Remember that you are liable to pay for any repairs.
Only pull up at approved jetties. There are strict rules around where you can pull up on the river, based on ownership, traffic, and your safety. See the map for approved jetties.
@goboatbrisbane #goboatbrisbanewww.goboat.com.au
GOBOAT MAKES THE WATER ACCESSIBLEDENMARK SWEDEN UNITED KINGDOM AUSTRALIA
60m
THE POWER HOUSE
PACIFIC MOTORWAY BRIDGE
VICTORIA BRIDGE
GO BETWEEN BRIDGE
STORY BRIDGE
BREAKFAST CREEK
THE POWER HOUSE
PACIFIC MOTORWAY BRIDGE
VICTORIA BRIDGE
GO BETWEEN BRIDGE
STORY BRIDGE
BREAKFAST CREEK
BREAKFAST CREEKSERVICE CALL: +61 478 711 193
GIVE WAY TO BOATS NAME:
RETURN TIME :
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Remember the toilet before boarding.
Be respectful and try to limit the amount of loud noise and music coming from your boat.
Do not throw rubbish overboard. There are bins available for your rubbish upon return.
Please try to keep the boat as clean as possible for the next guests.
MINUTES TO THE GOBOAT BASEApproximately the time it takes to sail straight back to GoBoat.
RED MARKINGIt is prohibited to sail in areas marked with red because of hazards.
BECAUSE OF HAZARDS!Stay at least ten metres away from shorelines and any red areas on the map.
KEEP YOUR DISTANCEStay at least sixty meters away from other vessels, watercraft & swimmers.
STAY RIGHT Maritime laws require you to keep right of oncoming vessels and pass on the right hand side.
WARNING FERRIES & CITY CATSFerries criss cross the river. Do not cross the path of the ferries. Do not approach ferry terminals while there is a ferry pulled up. Wait until the ferry has pulled away from the terminal.
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1 HOUR
COMING INTO PORT
1. Sail back into the Creek, keeping to the right until you’re ready to dock.
2. Watch for a GoBoat Crew member who will guide you. Stay well clear of the shoreline at all times.
3. Listen to GoBoat Crew instructions, and proceed slowly.
4. Slowly approach the pontoon in a forward direction at a slight angle. Do not attempt to reverse.
5. Once you are within a few metres turn off the motor and pass the front rope to GoBoat crew.
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