MDSC — Mildura District Ski Club

Vessel operators are advised that Roads and Maritime Services has declared that the above event, which is to be held on the Murray and Darling Rivers at Mildura and Wentworth and between 7:00am and 7:00pm on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2015, is a Special Event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998.

SPECIAL EVENT & EXCLUSIVE USE AREA

Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Roads and Maritime has granted an Exclusive Use Aquatic Licence to Mildura District Ski Club Inc. to conduct the event and a Special Event/Exclusive Use Area (‘the Area’) will be established on the navigable waters of the Murray and Darling Rivers as outlined below. The Area will be CLOSED to all unauthorized navigation on the days and times listed below.

Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2015

7:00am until 7:00pm between 884km River Marker located downstream of the Mildura Lock at Mildura and the Wentworth Weir on the Murray River and from the Murray/Darling River junction to the 4km River Marker on the Darling River at Wentworth.

Control vessels will be in place at each end of the course to advise vessel operators of the River closure. An official vessel will be situated at the rear of the competing vessels and its display of a green flag bearing the words ‘Race Finish’ in black letters will mark the completion of the event. Normal navigation can then resume within the Area.

DIRECTIONS

Roads and Maritime advises:

a) Persons within the vicinity of the Area must comply with any directions given by a Boating Safety Officer or NSW 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).

b) No unauthorized vessels are permitted to enter the Area under any circumstances, and to do so may be an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s12(6) - Maximum Penalty $1,100.00)

MAPS & CHARTS AFFECTED

Roads and Maritime Boating Map – 20

For further information concerning this Navigation Advice, please contact Roads and Maritime Services - 131256

MARINE NOTICE SO1551

www.rms.nsw.gov.au

Schedule of Events

Friday 16th October

6pm driver and observer briefing at the Coomealla Memorial Sporting Club in the new upstairs function room.

Make your reservation NOW and enjoy a great meal

Saturday 17th October

8.30am racing starts with Social Leg 1 - Wentworth Rowing Club, Wentworth to Coomealla boat ramp with return to Wentworth (approx. 50 km)
Veterans, Senior Social, Disabled and Tadpoles will follow Social classes back at the turnaround at approximately 09.30am.

The Wentworth Rowing Club will be providing a great cooked breakfast for competitors at the start line, nice and early both mornings.
Great viewing at the Murray Darling Junction “FREE ENTRY”

Approx. 12 noon Expert Qualifying Leg 1 - Wentworth Rowing Club, Wentworth to Apex Park, Mildura

Approx 2pm Expert Qualifying Leg 2 - Apex Park, Mildura to Wentworth Rowing Club, Wentworth.
Entertainment on the water sponsored by Sunraysia Daily in between racing with the Riverland Dingy Club on water display.

Approx. 5 pm pending results Saturday events

Presentations at the Murray Darling Junction area

Sunday 18th October

9am racing starts

Expert 2 Up Leg 1 - Wentworth Rowing Club, Wentworth to Apex Park, Mildura
Great viewing at the Murray Darling Junction “FREE ENTRY”
Entertainment sponsored by Sunraysia Daily on the water in between racing Riverland Dingy Club on water display.

Approx. 12 pm

Expert 2 Up Leg 2
Apex Park, Mildura to Wentworth Rowing Club, Wentworth.

Approx. 5pm Sunday class presentation

Presentations at the Murray Darling Junction area

FREE ENTRY Saturday and Sunday at the Murray Darling Junction at Wentworth for the best viewing.
Kid’s entertainment jumping castles, pony rides and much more.
Bar open both days from 10 am
Food and Drinks
Live bands
Entertainment on the water in between racing Riverland Dingy Club on water display.