Events
| Licensee |
Event Type |
Exclusive Use |
First Event |
Last Event |
Max. Vessels |
BSO Areas |
| Garry Ebbeling |
Aquatic Fun Day |
N |
6/11/2009 8:30 |
8/11/2009 17:00 |
35 |
Narooma |
| Australian Pyrotechnic Displays |
Fireworks Displays |
Y |
6/11/2009 20:00 |
6/11/2009 21:00 |
1 |
Yamba |
| Australian Bass Tournaments Pty Ltd |
Other Aquatic Activities/events |
N |
6/11/2009 7:00 |
6/11/2009 14:00 |
100 |
Brisbane Waters, Brooklyn, Pittwater East, Pittwater West |
| Australian Bass Tournaments Pty Ltd |
Other Aquatic Activities/events |
N |
7/11/2009 7:00 |
7/11/2009 14:00 |
100 |
Brisbane Waters, Brooklyn, Pittwater East, Pittwater West |
| Australian Bass Tournaments Pty Ltd |
Other Aquatic Activities/events |
N |
7/11/2009 7:00 |
7/11/2009 14:00 |
40 |
Pittwater West |
| Foti International Fireworks |
Fireworks Displays |
N |
7/11/2009 21:30 |
7/11/2009 21:45 |
1 |
Sydney Harbour A, Sydney Harbour E |
| Australian Bass Tournaments Pty Ltd |
Other Aquatic Activities/events |
N |
8/11/2009 7:00 |
8/11/2009 14:00 |
100 |
Brisbane Waters, Brooklyn, Pittwater East, Pittwater West |
| Australian Bass Tournaments Pty Ltd |
Other Aquatic Activities/events |
N |
8/11/2009 7:00 |
8/11/2009 14:00 |
40 |
Pittwater West |
| Five Islands Outrigger Club Inc |
Canoe Race/s |
N |
8/11/2009 7:30 |
8/11/2009 15:00 |
30 |
Wollongong |
| Lismore Rowing Club |
Rowing Regatta |
Y |
8/11/2009 7:00 |
8/11/2009 17:00 |
60 |
Ballina |
| Fremantlemedia Australia Pty Ltd |
Filming |
N |
10/11/2009 9:00 |
10/11/2009 16:00 |
14 |
Pittwater West |
| Elite Energy Pty Ltd |
Swim Type Events |
N |
13/11/2009 7:00 |
15/11/2009 18:30 |
0 |
Forster |
| Moama Water Sports Club |
Water Ski Race/s |
Y |
14/11/2009 6:00 |
14/11/2009 17:00 |
120 |
Moama |
| Coffs Harbour Game Fishing Club |
Sailpast |
N |
14/11/2009 6:00 |
14/11/2009 8:00 |
60 |
Coffs Harbour |
| Moama Water Sports Club |
Water Ski Race/s |
Y |
14/11/2009 6:00 |
14/11/2009 17:00 |
120 |
Moama |
| Lower Clarence Rowing Club Inc |
Rowing Regatta |
Y |
15/11/2009 6:30 |
15/11/2009 17:30 |
9 |
Yamba |
| Catholic Schools Office |
Swim Type Events |
N |
20/11/2009 9:00 |
20/11/2009 14:00 |
100 |
Pittwater West |
| NSW Water Ski Federation Ltd |
Water Ski Race/s |
Y |
21/11/2009 8:00 |
21/11/2009 15:00 |
100 |
Windsor, Brooklyn, Nepean |
| Toowoon Bay Surf Life Saving Club |
Swim Type Events |
N |
21/11/2009 7:30 |
21/11/2009 12:30 |
200 |
Tuggerah Lakes |
| NSW Wavesailing Association Inc |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
21/11/2009 9:00 |
21/11/2009 18:00 |
40 |
Wollongong, Nowra |
| Austalian Formula Powerboat |
Power Boat - Circuit Races |
Y |
21/11/2009 8:00 |
22/11/2009 17:00 |
40 |
Forster |
| Port Macquarie Outrigger Canoe Club |
Canoe Race/s |
N |
21/11/2009 6:00 |
22/11/2009 18:00 |
30 |
Port Macquarie |
| NSW Wavesailing Association Inc |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
22/11/2009 9:00 |
22/11/2009 18:00 |
40 |
Wollongong, Nowra |
| NSW Water Ski Federation Ltd |
Water Ski Race/s |
Y |
22/11/2009 8:00 |
22/11/2009 15:00 |
100 |
Windsor, Brooklyn, Nepean |
| Windsurfing NSW |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
28/11/2009 9:00 |
28/11/2009 18:00 |
30 |
Botany Bay - East |
| Fingal Rovers SLSC Inc |
Swim Type Events |
Y |
29/11/2009 7:00 |
29/11/2009 11:00 |
200 |
Tweed Brunswick |
| Gokayne Pty Ltd |
Fireworks Displays |
N |
4/12/2009 21:00 |
4/12/2009 21:30 |
1 |
Sydney Harbour A |
| Northern Beaches Secondary College |
Surfboard Riding Events |
N |
4/12/2009 9:00 |
4/12/2009 14:00 |
30 |
Sydney Harbour A |
| North Curl Curl SLSC |
Swim Type Events |
N |
5/12/2009 8:00 |
5/12/2009 11:30 |
600 |
Sydney Harbour A |
| Cobram Barooga Canoe Club |
Canoe Race/s |
N |
5/12/2009 9:00 |
5/12/2009 16:00 |
100 |
Moama |
| Kempsey Macleay Dragon Boat Club |
Dragon Boat Race/s |
N |
6/12/2009 8:00 |
6/12/2009 15:00 |
3 |
South West Rocks |
| Windsurfing NSW |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
12/12/2009 9:00 |
12/12/2009 18:00 |
50 |
Botany Bay - East |
| NSW Wavesailing Association Inc |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
12/12/2009 9:00 |
12/12/2009 18:00 |
40 |
Wollongong, Nowra |
| Grafton Rowing Club Inc |
Rowing Regatta |
Y |
12/12/2009 7:00 |
13/12/2009 16:30 |
80 |
Yamba |
| NSW Wavesailing Association Inc |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
13/12/2009 9:00 |
13/12/2009 18:00 |
40 |
Wollongong, Nowra |
| Windsurfing NSW |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
13/12/2009 9:00 |
13/12/2009 18:00 |
50 |
Botany Bay - East |
| Surf Life Saving Sydney Nthn Beache |
Surf Ski Race/s |
N |
19/12/2009 13:00 |
19/12/2009 17:00 |
200 |
Pittwater West, Sydney Harbour A |
| Foti International Fireworks |
Fireworks Displays |
N |
19/12/2009 21:00 |
19/12/2009 21:15 |
1 |
Sydney Harbour D |
| Surf Life Saving Sydney Nthn Beache |
Surf Ski Race/s |
N |
20/12/2009 13:00 |
20/12/2009 17:00 |
200 |
Pittwater West, Sydney Harbour A |
| Milton Skinner |
Fireworks Displays |
Y |
31/12/2009 6:00 |
31/12/2009 11:00 |
1 |
Forster |
| Rotary Club Of Sussex Inlet Inc |
Aquatic Fun Day |
N |
2/01/2010 9:00 |
2/01/2010 16:00 |
1 |
Nowra |
| Manning River Rowing Club Inc |
Rowing Regatta |
N |
15/01/2010 7:00 |
17/01/2010 17:30 |
400 |
Forster |
| Avalon Beach Surf Club Inc |
Swim Type Events |
N |
17/01/2010 10:30 |
17/01/2010 11:30 |
200 |
Pittwater West |
| Windsurfing NSW |
Sailboard Race/s |
N |
20/01/2010 9:00 |
20/01/2010 18:00 |
40 |
Botany Bay - East |
| Australian Bass Tournaments Pty Ltd |
Other Aquatic Activities/events |
N |
24/01/2010 7:00 |
24/01/2010 14:00 |
50 |
Brisbane Waters, Brooklyn, Pittwater East, Pittwater West |
| Royal Volunteer Coastal Patrol |
Aquatic Fun Day |
N |
26/01/2010 8:00 |
26/01/2010 17:00 |
0 |
Nowra |
| Whale Beach Surf Life Saving Club |
Swim Type Events |
N |
31/01/2010 6:30 |
31/01/2010 12:30 |
25 |
Pittwater West |
Legend:
TBA - To be announced
TBC - To be confirmed
Tips for attending boating events
Anchoring
It can be tricky dropping anchor in a crowd of spectator vessels. With care, you can avoid a tangled mess at the end of the event. Follow these steps to make sure you anchor appropriately:
- Know the depth of water before you anchor.
- Ensure there is adequate chain on the anchor – generally one to two times the length of the boat.
- Ensure you have an appropriate anchor for the size of the craft.
- Keep your distance – multiply the length of your boat by three and that’s the distance to keep from other vessels anchored nearby.
Watch the weather – as wind and waves can cause your anchor to drag.
Communication
It is important to have the right communication tools so you can stay informed while afloat. In the event of illness or emergency, a marine radio will give you a direct line of communication with authorities should you need to move your vessel to take someone ashore.
- 27.88 and VHF channels 13 and 17 broadcast general safety messages including weather forecasts.
- In the event of an emergency, boaters can communicate with authorities on radio VHF 16.
- NSW Maritime Info Line operates during the day (8.30am – 4.30pm) for all major aquatic events. Call 13 12 56.
- Follow the directions of all control vessels.
Safety Equipment
Skippers should make sure everyone on board has a lifejacket. Children and poor swimmers should wear a lifejacket at all times.
Be bright at night
Ensure you have appropriate navigation lights - particularly if you intend to watch night-time events.
Safe Navigation
During an event the Harbour is awash with small and large craft.
In the interest of safety, each skipper should maintain a safe speed, keep a proper lookout, avoid taking risks and obey navigation restrictions.
- When within 30 metres of another vessel limit your speed to 10 knots or less.
Note: Maximum speed in an event area is 6 knots – the equivalent to a fast jog.
- Keep to the starboard (right-hand) side of channels.
- Keep 60 metres from ships/naval installations. Stay inside the Heads unless you and your crew are experienced, you have the right safety equipment, and your vessel is seaworthy.
Sun and Fun Afloat
It can be a long day afloat and both skippers and passengers can suffer from fatigue. Be wary of sunburn and keep below the 0.05 blood alcohol limit. Random breath testing can be applied to skippers of boats underway.
Protect the Harbour Environment
With or without playing host to an aquatic event, Sydney Harbour is spectacular. Let’s keep it that way. It is illegal to pollute any waterways in NSW with litter, oily bilge or galley water and sewage. Collect all your rubbish on board and dispose of it properly ashore – this includes cigarette butts. Stow it, don’t throw it.
Tell us why you attend
Did you know that most people cite a love of Sydney Harbour as the reason they attend events afloat? Or that the majority of people attend more than one major event be it Australia Day, New Year’s Eve or the Sydney Hobart Race Start?
Every summer NSW Maritime conducts a survey of attendees at major aquatic events on Sydney Harbour. The survey information is an important tool for improving communication, event organisation and understanding why people attend events afloat.
Tell us why you attend by downloading a copy of the survey.
