Slingshot Wave Nationals Kiteboarding Event

When

• Thursday, 21 November - 10:00am to 7:00pm
• Friday, 22 November - 10:00am to 7:00pm
• Saturday, 23 November - 10:00am to 7:00pm
• Sunday, 24 November 2024 - 10:00am to 7:00pm

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 Merimbula Bay at Merimbula, extending 200 metres from the shoreline of Main Beach between the southern extent of the Merimbula Bar entrance and a point approximately 200 metres south of Ford Park between 10:00am and 7:00pm daily from Thursday, 21 November to Sunday, 24 November 2024 (inclusive).

Exclusion zone 

Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to Kiteboarding Australia Ltd to conduct the event, and an Exclusion Zone (‘the Zone’) will be established on the navigable waters of Merimbula Bay at Merimbula. The Zone will extend 200 metres from the shoreline of Main Beach between the southern extent of the Merimbula Bar entrance and a point approximately 200 metres south of Ford Park, between the above dates and times. 

The Zone will be indicated by the presence of brightly coloured buoys positioned on the perimeter and monitored 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 – 14A
• Navigation Chart AUS 806