Cruising Yacht Club of Australia SOLAS Big Boat Challenge
Where
When
- Tuesday, 5 December 2023 – 12:00 midday to 3:00pm
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 Port Jackson, (Sydney Harbour) in the vicinity of Point Piper between 12:00 midday and 3:00pm on Tuesday, 5 December 2023.
Exclusion zone
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW (“TfNSW”) has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic License to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia to conduct the event and an Exclusion Zone (‘the Zone’) will be established on the navigable waters of Port Jackson (Sydney Harbour) in the vicinity of Point Piper. The Zone will be marked by yellow buoys and will be enforced by Maritime control vessels from 12:20pm to 12:40pm or until after a clear start has been completed.
A line of yellow buoys will also be laid extending northwest from the Shark Island west cardinal mark, to allow the competing yachts a clear exit after rounding the southern side of Shark Island.
Vessel masters are to follow directions of Maritime control vessels in this area.
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 – 9D (PDF 3.09MB)
- Navigation Chart AUS 200
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