MAKING WAVES
A total of 281 submissions were received for the recent DPI Issues Paper seeking the community's views on possible anchoring restrictions intended to protect seagrass in Manly Cove West and Quarantine Beach. Thankfully, boating access to North Harbour has been retained for recreational and safety purposes. Roads and Maritime Services has agreed to fund the placement of eight courtesy moorings at Manly Cove West and Quarantine Beach. The moorings are planned by August in locations determined in consultation with boating stakeholders. See dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/habitat
/boating-practices.
Patrol power
RMS has taken delivery of two new patrol vessels for the Sydney region. The old seven-metre Vision catamaran patrol boats with twin Honda 150-horsepower engines were replaced with 7.2-metre Seatamer catamarans with twin Honda 175-horsepower motors at a combined cost of $473,500.
Runabout aground
We're not sure what the story is behind the five-metre to six-metre fibreglass runabout that was run up the rocks at South Head last weekend. Firmly wedged between rocks well inside the breaking reef, the boat had a rope lashed around a nearby rock, lifejackets strewn about the place and some kit above the high-water mark. RMS reminds boaters they are required to submit an incident report where an incident has resulted in death or injury, or damage in excess of $5000 to the vessel or other property.
West Harbour series
The inaugural 2013 West Harbour Winter Series is a new Sunday regatta for sailors living west of the Harbour Bridge. A combined event for the Balmain Sailing Club, Greenwich Flying Squadron, Drummoyne Sailing Club and other upper-harbour clubs, the new series has attracted 70 entries already. Racing is every second Sunday starting tomorrow (May 19). See balmainsailingclub.com.
Absolute luxury
Premier Marine at Rose Bay has added Absolute to its hand-picked portfolio of pleasure boats. The Italian Absolute yard builds motor yachts from 40 foot to 72 foot with a point of design difference. "Each bespoke Absolute power yacht is built to be a true reflection of her proud owner, as Absolute is focused on being special and standing out in a sea of sameness," Premier Marine brand manager Lee Poulson says. A new 55 Fly is already on order and expected to arrive in October.
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The NSW DPI issued an Issues Paper seeking community views on possible anchoring restrictions to protect seagrass in Manly Cove West and Quarantine Beach. The consultation drew 281 submissions. Boating access to North Harbour has been retained while the proposals are considered.
Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) has agreed to fund eight courtesy moorings for Manly Cove West and Quarantine Beach. The moorings are planned for installation by August, with exact locations to be determined in consultation with boating stakeholders.
RMS replaced older seven-metre Vision catamaran patrol boats (twin Honda 150-horsepower engines) with 7.2-metre Seatamer catamarans fitted with twin Honda 175-horsepower motors. The replacements were purchased at a combined cost of $473,500.
A five- to six-metre fibreglass runabout was found firmly wedged between rocks well inside the breaking reef at South Head, with a rope lashed to a nearby rock and lifejackets nearby. RMS reminds boaters they must submit an incident report if an incident results in death or injury, or causes damage in excess of $5,000 to the vessel or other property.
The inaugural 2013 West Harbour Winter Series is a new Sunday regatta for sailors living west of the Harbour Bridge. It's a combined event for clubs including Balmain Sailing Club, Greenwich Flying Squadron and Drummoyne Sailing Club. The series attracted about 70 entries and races are held every second Sunday, starting May 19.
Premier Marine at Rose Bay has added the Italian brand Absolute to its pleasure-boat portfolio. The Absolute yard builds bespoke motor yachts ranging from about 40 foot to 72 foot, and a new 55 Fly is already on order and expected to arrive in October.
The article references the NSW DPI fisheries guidance on habitat and boating practices. For official information, see the DPI fisheries pages (dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/habitat and the boating-practices section) referenced in the consultation materials.
The new 7.2-metre Seatamer catamarans have more powerful twin Honda 175-horsepower motors compared with the older twin 150-horsepower engines, which should improve patrol speed and capability. RMS has invested $473,500 in these replacements to support patrols and maritime safety in the Sydney region.
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