NOTICE TO MARINERS
M065-25 River Derwent – Royal Hobart Regatta
Mariners are advised that aquatic events, including rowing and swimming, will be conducted in the waters south of the Tasman Bridge on Saturday, 8 February, Sunday, 9 February and Monday, 10 February 2025.
On Saturday, 8 February, rowing will be held between 0700 and 1130, with set-up commencing at 0500 hours.
Sunday, 9 February – Trans Derwent Swim – Montagu Bay to Regatta Grounds commencing at 0800 hours and Double Derwent Swim starting at 1000 hours from the Regatta foreshore towards the western end of the Tasman Bridge and return.
Monday, 10 February – Come and Try Day.
Mariners are requested to keep wash to a minimum during the events and transit with caution.
Mariners are advised that in accordance with Regulation 68 of the Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017, they should not navigate in a manner that will affect proceedings.
M066-25 River Derwent – Royal Hobart Regatta Fireworks – Prohibited Area
A fireworks display will be conducted from a barge in position Latitude 42° 52.543’S Longitude 147° 20.366’E and from the two Regatta Jetties on Sunday, 9 February 2025, at 2130.
A prohibited area is declared for non-authorised boats within a 150-metre radius from the centre of the barge between 2100 and 2200 hours.
Regulation 71 of the Marine and Safety (Pilotage and Navigation) Regulations 2017 provides for the declaration of a specified area, including one surrounding a vessel at anchor, to be a prohibited area for other vessels or persons. A police officer may intercept and remove to a place of safety any vessel or person in a prohibited area.
