USM Ironman Triathlon practice swims and races
Where
When
6:00am to 9:00am
- Friday, 3 May 2024 – Practice Swim
- Saturday, 4 May 2024 – Practice Swim
6:00am to 11:30am
- Sunday, 5 May 2024 – Ironman 70.3 Race and Ironman Race
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 Back Channel, Hastings River, Port Macquarie (as per the attached diagram) from 6:00am to 9:00am on Friday 3 and Saturday 4 May (practice swims), and from 6:00am to 11:30am on Sunday 5 May (races) inclusive. The events are practice swims and races for an Ironman Triathlon.
Exclusion zone
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to USM Events Pty Ltd to conduct the events, and an exclusion zone will be established on the navigable waters of the Hastings River between the Marine Rescue boat ramp and the downstream side of the Park Street Road Bridge adjacent to the Broadwater Main Canal (practice swims and Ironman 70.3 race), and between the Marine Rescue boat ramp and The Broadwater Main Canal either side of the weir (Ironman race) between the above times on the above dates (as per the attached diagram). During practice swims the Zone will be marked by event safety vessels. During races the Zone will be marked by Maritime 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 – 5A
Navigation Chart AUS 219
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