Paddleboard racing
Where
When
7:00am to 3:00pm
- Sunday, 21 July 2024
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 Nepean River, from Penrith Weir upriver to Euroka Creek. Penrith, between 7:00am and 3:00pm on Sunday, 21 July 2024.
Exclusion zone
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to Penrith Valley Canoeing Inc. to conduct the event, and an exclusionzone will be established on the navigable waters of Nepean River, from Penrith Weir upriver to Euroka Creek at Penrith, as per the attached map between the above times.
The Exclusion Zone will be marked by buoys and 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, Police Officer or control vessel operator 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 – 9C (PDF 2.68MB)
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