Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

24 December 2025 Australia – Victoria

24 December 2025

No. 651(T)-2025

Local Port of Port Phillip

Point Lonsdale

Lonsdale Bay - Swim Event

Date:

Monday 29 December 2025 between 0700hrs and 1500hrs.

Details:

Mariners are advised of the Rip View Swim Classic open water swim event at Point Lonsdale during the times nominated above. The competition is occurring in the area shoreward of the following approximate locations (WGS84): 1. 38° 16.497’S, 144° 39.163’E 3. 38° 16.695’S, 144° 37.378’E 2. 38° 16.509’S, 144° 38.337’E 4. 38° 17.202’S, 144° 37.290’E The event course will be marked by buoys and the event set aside will be 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 declared set aside area where swimmers will be.

Relevant Law:

The set aside area has been established under the Port Management (Local Ports) Regulations 2025. Entry is prohibited to all persons excluding the event officials and Parks Victoria officers.

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS144, AU5RIP01, AU439144.

Further Notice:

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

Attachments:

651(T)-25 Pt Lonsdale - Swim Event (199KB)

If you require any further information, please contact the Event organiser on 0427 300 823.

Trevor Graham

A/ Manager Infrastructure and Assets

Maritime and Waterways

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