NSW Series Waterski Races
Where
When
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Saturday 27 August
- Sunday 28 August 2022
Special event
Vessel operators are advised that a Special Event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998 is to be held on Lake Illawarra between Elizabeth Point and Kanahooka Point at Kanahooka from 8:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 August 2022.
Exclusion zone
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to Ski Racing NSW Inc to conduct the event, and an Exclusion Zone (‘the Zone’) will be established on the navigable waters of Lake Illawarra at Koonawarra Bay, between Elizabeth Point and Kanahooka Point between the above times on the above dates.
The Zone will be marked by buoys and patrolled by control vessels. There will also be support vessels present to manage the event.
Unauthorised vessels and persons are strictly prohibited from entering the exclusion zone.
Directions
Transport for NSW advises:
- Persons within the vicinity of the Zone must comply with any directions given by any Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the Special Event or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00).
- No unauthorised vessels or persons are permitted to enter the Zone and to do so may be an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.12(5) — Maximum Penalty $1,100.00)
Maps and charts affected
To see the area affected, refer to:
- Transport for NSW Boating Map – 10B (PDF 980.38KB)
Contact Transport for NSW information line
For further information concerning this navigation advice, please contact the Transport for NSW information line on:
Phone: 13 12 36
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday - Sunday
8:30am - 4:30pm