Coast Guard Queenscliff urges boaters to keep their lines up to scratch

COAST Guard Queenscliff takes boating safety extremely seriously, and is encouraging boaters to use quality lines.
Good lines (or ropes) are not only necessary for securing your vessel at a jetty or mooring point but are vital if you need assistance from another vessel at sea.
Coast Guard Queenscliff is urging all boat owners to check their lines regularly and update or upgrade them as required.
This year, the organisation is making it easy for boaters with a special offer. Coast Guard Queenscliff is selling high-quality 10mm diameter, UV stabilised floating marine lines with a 2,000kg breaking strain.
There’s no need to do the splicing, as each line features a 100mm eye splice at one end and 50mm back splice at the other.
The standard length is 5.6 metres and custom lengths can be made to order.
The introductory price for the standard line is $20 for one line or $30 for two.
“I highly recommend this offer to boaties in our community,” Coast Guard Queenscliff Commander Michael Donohue said.
Suitable mooring lines are a critical aspect of vessel safety. We frequently come across vessels whose mooring lines are inappropriate for the task.”
For more information or to order, phone John McMillan on 0409 686 044 or email [email protected].
Coast Guard Queenscliff services a wide area including the Bellarine Peninsula, southern Port Phillip and the coastal waters of Bass Strait.
The flotilla is staffed entirely by volunteers who turn out to assist vessels in distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week.