Australia Day Lotterywest Skyworks:
Restrictions for Perth Water
Boat owners taking to the water for the Lotterywest Skyworks on January 26, 2009, need to be aware of special restrictions for Perth Water on the day.
The Department's Marine Officers will be controlling the on-water activities for the event which is the busiest time of the year on the Swan River.
Marine Officers recommend that boat owners complete a thorough check of safety equipment on board their vessel and ensure it has the correct combination of navigation lights.
It’s also recommended that life jackets and flares are carried on board when on the river.
A new guide promoting safety is now available to skippers heading out on the water to watch this year’s Australia Day Lotterywest Skyworks
Produced by the Department, which controls the on-water activities for the event, the Australia Day Skyworks Boating Spectator Guide provides information about river closures and restrictions and safety advice.
The restrictions for Perth Water include:
- an eight knot speed limit will apply from Quarry Point to the Causeway Bridge between 3pm and 11pm;
- Perth Water will be closed to all vessels from 5pm to 10:00pm;
- vessels are only to anchor or moor in the spectator craft areas; and,
- the Narrows Bridge main navigation channel (centre arch only) is to be used by all vessels.
Closures
On the day of the event the personal watercraft freestyle area west of the Narrows Bridge will be closed from 3pm to allow vessels to anchor, while bathing is prohibited from 3pm to 11pm in the restricted waters upstream of Quarry Point to the Causeway.
The Belmont ski area will also be closed from 3pm to accommodate an increase in river traffic from the Maylands and Goodwood Parade boat ramps.
Radio
While it is not a requirement for all vessels to be fitted with a radio, boats fitted with one are asked to monitor 27.88 Mhz or VHF 9 and use the call sign 'Marine Command' to contact Department's Marine Officers if required.
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