Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

28 August 2025 Australia – Victoria

28 August 2025

No. 438(T) – 2025

Local Port of Port Phillip

Port Melbourne

Paddle Craft Event

Date:

Sunday 31 August 2025 between 1000hrs and 1430hrs

Details:

Mariners are advised of a paddle craft event in the vicinity of Sandridge Beach and Beacon Cove, Port Melbourne during the times nominated above.

A set aside will exist around the competition area, which is bounded by the following approximate locations (WGS84):

37° 50.460’S, 144° 55.020’E

37° 50.760’S, 144° 55.500’E

37° 50.503’S, 144° 55.760’E (Beacon Cove Lighthouse)

37° 50.880’S, 144° 55.080’E

37° 50.520’S, 144° 54.900’E

The event course will be delineated by marker buoys and patrolled by event marshals.

Mariners are prohibited from entering the set aside area during the date and times nominated above and are advised to navigate with caution within the vicinity of the event.

Relevant Law:

The set aside has been established under the Port Management (Local Ports) Regulations 2015. Entry is prohibited to all persons excluding the event participants and Parks Victoria officers.

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS155, AU5MEL01, AU438144

Further Notice:

This notice is self-cancelling. No further notice will be issued

Attachments:

438(T)-25 Port Melbourne - Paddle Craft Event (167KB)

If you require any further information, please contact the event organiser on 0447 373 456.

David Ritman

Manager Regional Planning

Southern and Maritime Region

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