Lake Kaniere water skiing and swimming areas

Key points from the Maritime NZ Lake Kaniere fact sheet

Towing in the water‑ski zones

When towing within the three water ski zones:

• you may travel at any safe speed:
• at least 100 metres from shore in the northern ski zone
• right up to the shore in the eastern and western ski zones
• beach starts are not allowed outside the eastern and western ski zones
• always check for submerged and visible hazards before operating close to shore at speed
• keep a safe following distance of at least 50 metres from any boat or skier ahead
• when other vessels are water skiing nearby, it is recommended that all vessels make anticlockwise circuits (turning to the left).

Using reserved zones

Normal navigation rules apply within a reserved area, unless the area is being used for its intended purpose. Once that happens:

• other water users must leave the zone
• other users must not obstruct legitimate zone users.

Sunny Bight swim zone

• if anyone is bathing, swimming, or using a passive craft such as a bodyboard, inflatable, or kayak, power boats must leave the swim zone
• powered vessels may not use their motors in the swim zone while it is in use by swimmers or passive craft.

Hans Bay zone

• powered vessels may transit to and from the ramp and jetty at low, minimal‑wake speed
• skippers must give all swimmers and passive craft a wide berth.

Reporting accidents and unsafe behaviour

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