Australia Day on Sydney Harbour  

  NSW Maritime will coordinate a large fleet of vessels on Monday, 26 January – Australia Day – to ensure that all the planned activities for Sydney Harbour are able to run smoothly. 
  In all, there will be 21 NSW Maritime and volunteer marine rescue vessels on patrol on the day, as well as a dozen Police vessels. 
  Skippers are invited to be part of the fun with a large line up of events planned, including the Best Dressed Vessel Competition, Royal Australian Air Force’s F/A-18 Hornets flyovers, Darling Harbour – the Australia Day Spectacular featuring a light, sound a fireworks show.

Tips for skippers and spectators  

  Skippers and spectators should:  
  • Observe the 6-knot “no wash” speed limit;  
  • Follow the advice of authorities regarding the special traffic coordination arrangements for each event;  
  • Make sure everyone has a lifejacket;  
  • Be mindful of fatigue and sunburn and keep under the 0.05 alcohol limit;  
  • Ensure vessels have the appropriate working navigation lights, particularly for the night-time events; and  
  • Be aware of quiet spots where you can take a break, and relax from the day’s activities on the Harbour: Berry’s Bay and Snails Bay to the west and Taylor’s Bay and Athol Bay to the east.

Australia Day Harbour Captains Briefing  

  Captains who are planning to be on the Harbour on Australia Day are invited to attend the Australia Day Captains Briefing.  
  Date: 15 January, 2009  
  Time: 5pm start, followed by drinks
  Venue: Australian National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour  
  RSVP: Tara.Connell@dpc.nsw.gov.au or call on 02 9513 2000 
  Refreshments will be provided as well as an opportunity to meet other skippers. 
  For further information about Australia Day 2009 please contact: Australia Day Council of NSW, Ph: 02 9513 2000. Email: australiaday@dpc.nsw.gov.au. Website: www.australiaday.com. au or NSW Maritime Ph: 13 12 56. Website: www.maritime.nsw.gov.au

MONDAY 26 JANUARY 2009

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