lol.

From your government, that you pay for:"Kite and wind surfers operating more than 400 metres from shore are now required to carry safety equipment. Department of Transport Coordinator of Safety Education Laurie Adams said the growing popularity of kite and wind surfing, coupled with recent
developments in the sports and participants venturing further and further offshore had prompted new laws to improve safety of the activities.

"The laws , which apply from today (August 1, 2014 ) , promote safety and have the capacity to save lives ," Mr Adams said. "Endorsed by the WA Kite Surfing Association and Windsurfing Western Australia following extensive consultation, the new requirements will be the subject of an education campaign and phased in over the next 18 months.

"If a kite or wind surfer is between 400 metres and two nautical miles from shore they now require a life jacket and can chose to carry either red and orange flares or an Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon (EPI RB) or Personal Locator Beacon (PLB).

DoT has launched Kite and Wind Surf Safe to raise awareness about the new laws. To view the campaign visit www.transport.wa.gov.au/kitesafe"

www.transport.wa.gov.au/mediaFiles/MAC_P_Kite_surfing_safety_equip.pdf



Isn't Lano over 400m offshore?

Sure gonna make a funny site with all those fluro lifejackets & epirbs hitting up main break!