Rowing Regatta Races

When

• Sunday, 17 November 2024 – 6:30am to 4:30 pm
• Sunday, 2 March 2025- 6:30am to 4:30pm

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 the Tweed River, at Murwillumbah between Murwillumbah Rowing Club and a position 200 metres downstream, between 6:30am and 4:30pm on Sunday, 17 November 2024 and Sunday, 2 March 2025.

Exclusion zone

Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to Murwillumbah Rowing Club Inc to conduct the event, and an exclusion zone will be established on the navigable waters of the Tweed River, at Murwillumbah between the Murwillumbah Rowing Club and a position 200 metres downstream, between the above times on the above dates. The Zone will be within a designated course and will be patrolled by control vessels.

Directions

Transport for NSW advises that in relation to the exclusion zone:

• 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 – 1A