Dragon boat races
Where
When
7:30am to 4:30pm
- Sunday, 11 August 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 Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed River, Tweed Heads from 7:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday , 11 August 2024. The event is a series of Dragon Boat races over a marked 200m course.
Exclusion zone
Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to Kids in Need Association Incorporated to conduct the event, and an exclusion zone will be established on the navigable waters of the Tweed River at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads between the above times. The 50 metre perimeter of the exclusion zone 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 (PDF 1.24MB)
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