There were 87 incidents, injuries and fatalities involving boats in the Gippsland Lakes in 2018-19.
Woodside drowning prompts local boating warning
Woodside drowning prompts local boating warning
The tragic drowning of a father of seven near Woodside two weeks ago has prompted Transport Safety Victoria to remind boaters and paddlers to carry safety equipment and to practise getting back on board if they find themselves in the water.