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Declaration of Boating Activity Exemption

Event name:

2024 Moodemere Slalom Classic

Date/time of event:

8:00am - 6:00pm Friday 16th, Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th February 2024

Location:

Lake Moodemere

Details:

PUBLIC NOTICE
DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION
 
Parks Victoria as the declared waterway manager for Lake Moodemere, makes the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic).
 
For the purposes of boating activity conducted by Moodemere Waterski Club, persons and vessels involved in the 2024 Moodemere Slalom Classic are exempt from the following requirements:
 
State Rules made under the Marine Act 1988
1.         Clause 2(a) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of a person in the water
2.         Clause 2(c) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of another vessel
3.         Clause 3(b) – must not exceed 5 knots within 50 metres of a fixed or floating structure
 
4.         Clause 129.1 – Area prohibited to vessels near the boat ramp; and
5.         Clause 129.5 – A person must not operate a vessel equipped with engines used for propulsion in the exclusive use and special purpose area at a speed exceeding 5 knots if another vessel is operating at 5 knots or for a continuous period of more than 15 minutes if there is another vessel waiting to operate
 
Subject to the conditions detailed below:
 
  • Masters of competing vessels are only exempt from 1 - 5 in the above list when competing in the event.
  • Masters of rescue vessels are only exempt from 1 - 5 and must adhere to speed and distance rules unless undertaking a rescue operation to retrieve persons in distress, provide for their initial medical or other needs and deliver them to a place of safety.
  • Occupants of powered vessels involved with the event must always wear a lifejacket during the event and vessels must have all prescribed safety equipment, including rescue vessels.
  • The exemptions apply from 8:00am to 6:00pm on Friday 16, Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 of February 2024 on the waters Lake Moodemere in the exclusion zone area approximately 180 meters north of the boat ramp to an area delineated by yellow buoys at Picnic Point.
  • The exemptions apply provided the stated safety controls and undertakings detailed in the application form and associated documentation are adhered to.
 
By Order of Parks Victoria

By order of Parks Victoria
Dated: 26/01/24

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