Temporary removal of speed restrictions - inner Waitemata Harbour

From City Scene, published on 4 May 2008

The public are advised that the New Zealand Offshore Power Boat and Water Ski Racing Associations will be holding an event within the inner Waitemata Harbour, between Kauri Point, Watchman Island and Stanley Point on 10 May 2008. Racing will start at 9am and finish no later than 5pm.

During these hours, the provisions of Auckland Regional Council Navigation and Safety Bylaws Clauses 3.2 (a) and (b) The 5 Knot Rule are suspended with respect to competing craft and any emergency vessels only.

The course will be marked with large buoys, and patrol vessels will be stationed around the event.

All mariners are warned to navigate with caution during this event and to follow instructions given by course marshals.