Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

Melbourne, 31 January 2025, Victoria - Australia

31 January 2025

No. 065-2025

Local Port of Port Phillip

Port Phillip Heads

Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale - RIP Swim Event

Date:

Saturday 1 February 2025 between 0930hours and 1500hours

Details:

Mariners are advised that a swim event will take place (weather dependant) from Point Nepean to Point Lonsdale, across Port Phillip Heads, between the times noted above and as indicated in the plan below.
 
The swim course will be patrolled by event marshals and support vessels. Recreational vessels are to navigate with caution when transiting the Fairway through Port Phillip Heads during the swim event, keeping well clear of swimmers and event vessels.


Should the swim event on 1 February 2025 be cancelled due to weather conditions, the swim event will be rescheduled to take place on 2nd, 15th or 16th February 2025. Mariners will be advised by an updated Notice to Mariners.

Mariners are advised to navigate with caution during the swim event and are reminded to comply with the requirements of the Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules for Victorian Waters.

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS 143, AUS 144, AU5RIP01

Further Notice:

This Notice is Self-Cancelling. No further Notice will be issued

If you require any further information, please contact the swim event organiser on 0423 118 036

David Ritman

Manager Regional Planning

Southern and Maritime Region

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to noticetomariners@parks.vic.gov.au. To view Notices, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au

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