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RX402 ROTTNEST ISLAND REGULATIONS 1988 TEMPORARY NOTICE TO MARINERS Closure of Waters to Boating Thomson Bay North, Rottnest Island Swim Champs of the Bay Race Sunday 23rd February 2020 Acting pursuant to the powers conferred by Regulation 38B of the Rottnest Island Regulations 1988, the Rottnest Island Authority hereby closes the following waters to all vessels, excluding bona fide emergency and authorised vessels as set out below between 0900hrs and 1030hrs on Sunday 23rd February 2020 Thomson Bay (North) Between Ferry Jetty and Stark Jetty All waters between the Stark Jetty and Ferry Jetty extending eastwards from the foreshore following a line along the southern side of Stark Jetty to a position 115° 32.509E and 31° 59.678S, then head south to a position 115° 32.526E and 31° 59.705S finishing at a point on the Ferry Jetty at 115° 32.528E and 31° 59.710S. Exemption Authorised support craft and bona fide emergency response vessels These restrictions have been put in place to ensure safety of swimmers competing in the Swimming Champs of the Bay. Event safety craft will be patrolling the area to guide passing vessels. A map showing this restriction is available at http://www.rottnestisland.com Mariners are advised to navigate with caution and maintain a safe clearance when transiting this area. MICHELLE REYNOLDS, Executive Director, Rottnest Island Authority. TREASURY AND FINANCE