Boating Western Australia Inc. 11 Years of service to the Western Australian Boating Public

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BoatingWA is a non profit association, established for the promotion and development of safe, economic and enjoyable recreational boating through Western Australia.

BoatingWA
PO Box 1080
Claremont 6910
Western Australia

FAX and Voice
08 93353296

e-mail; secretary@boatingwa.com.au

Office
1 Capo D'Orlando Drive
Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160

AGM September 15 2009
Nathan Harrison, Principal Managing Officer, Northern BIO Division, Department of Fisheries will explain the amendments to the "Fish Resources management Regulations" encompassing the Recreational Boat Fishing License in WA.

Frequently asked questions - New Recreational Fishing Arrangements (PDF)

Nathan is happy to take questions from the floor.

Previous Forums

September 11 2008, we hosted speakers from the Boating Industry Association and North Port Quay to speak on the impact of the shortage of facilities around the metro area and other current affairs.

September 6 2007, we hosted a public forum at Fremantle Sailing Club to address the developing crisis surrounding the lack of pen space, mooring facilities, and the critical shortage of quality launching ramps in particular between Woodman Point and Hillarys.
Addressed by Mr Steve Jenkins, Manager, Coastal Facilities at the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and Hon Bob Kuchera MLA.

September 7 2006, Fishing expert Mark Pagano from RecFishWest will speak about the proposed fishing sanctuary zones and other fishing stories at Fremantle Sailing Club.

September 1, 2005, RIA experts talked about the changes at Rottnest Island and fielded questions from the floor.^{Forum started at 8pm, straight after the AGM.}

June 9 2004, BWA Forum on recreational boating safety.

On Thursday, November 27 2003, Come and discuss the proposed introduction of Recreational Boat Operator Licence.

On May 29 2003, Our experts talked about the Rottnest Island Management Plan and collected your opinions about it.^{Forum starts at 8pm, straight after the AGM.}

On March 25 2003, Our members and guests enjoyed a private Tour of Maritime Museum for Members

In September 2002, BWA held another successful Public Forum based on the Rottnest Management Plan 2002-2007.

In excess of 400 people crowded into Fremantle Sailing Club to hear five senior members of the Rottnest Island Authority air their views on the plan.

A facilitator then fielded questions from the assembled crowd.

Over 35 questions were asked of the Chairman of RIA (Jenny Archibald) and her managers.

The questions and answers are being assembled by BWA and will form part of our submission to RIA which closed on 19th September 2002.