Speed

You must travel at a safe speed at all times.

What you must take into account

• The manoeuvrability of your craft
• Visibility
• Wind and sea state
• How busy it is on the water around you
• Other water users
• Hazards in the area
• The depth of water
• Remember the 5 knot rule

The Five Knot Rule

Your boat must not exceed five knots when:

• Within 200 metres of the shore or a structure.
• Within 200 metres of any vessel flying the International Code A Flag, for example, a dive flag. 
• Within 50 metres of another boat, raft or person in the water. 
• When the boat has anyone at or on the bow, with any portion of his/her body extending over the fore part, bow or side of the vessel.