LifeJacket Survey - Kiteboarding Australia

One of Kiteboarding Australias core functions is to ensure safety for members. KA also performs the role of advocating for kiteboarders with national, state and local authorities regarding kiteboarding regulation and rules. The folllowing survey is aimed at informing Kiteboarding Australia regarding the use of lifejackets around the country and we would appreciate your assistance in providing key information.

State of residence

How many years have you been kiting?

Do you or have you ever worn a lifejacket?

Have you had an incident, injury or near miss as result of wearing a lifejacket?

If yes, please describe the incident

Has a lifejacket ever saved your life or prevented you from serious injury or drowning whilst kiteboarding?

If yes, please describe the incident

Are you aware of another kiteboarder drowning?

If yes, were they wearing a lifejacket?

Please provide any details in relation to the fatal drowning

Would you visit a state the enforces the wearing of a lifejacket?

Do you have anything further you wish to add?

Kiteboarding Australia appreciates your participation in sharing valuable information in regards to lifejacket use. We would very much appreciate the ability to follow up with you in regards to specific incidents. Any personal details will be kept confidential and will only be used for following up of specific instances.
If you any questions please feel free to contact KA on 0499 071 116

Name

Gender

Age

Mobile

Are you Kiteboarding Australia member?

Yes