“Towing activities are always popular in the Illawarra and we want to make sure all skippers are doing the right thing,” Mr Whitmore said.
Bruce Teede is a game fishing enthusiast who regularly travels to Bermagui, Narooma, Portland and Wilsons Prom chasing game fish.
Maritime reminds all skippers they are responsible for the safety of their boat and all onboard.
“Skippers are responsible for the safety of their passengers and crew,” Mr Williams said.
Fortunately the winner Michel Desjoyeaux was also equipped with a Nanni, a decision which was to prove crucial as his race was far from smooth sailing.
When he docks in Melbourne at the Royal Yacht Club in March he will have been at sea for five months, travelled 11,800 miles and crossed one of the most dangerous oceans in the world, the Southern Ocean
Power Equipment already has a large number of the new generation Yanmar BY2 units in stock across Australia to suit conventional shaft drive and sterndrive equipped models.
Hayden is an ambassador for the National Marine Safety Committee’s summer campaign, which urges skippers to “keep their eye on the ball”
“Drought conditions have lowered water levels in many areas and exposed hazards such as tree stumps, so we’re urging all boaters to keep an eye on the water,” Mr Kidd said.