Australia Day – Saturday 26 January 2008
As Australia Day approaches NSW Maritime gears up to prepare for Sydney Harbour’s longest day of on-water celebration.
The events that take place on Australia Day are free fun to participate in both on and around the water:
| Time | Event | Vantage Point |
| All Day | Judging of the Best Dressed Vessel Competition | Sydney Harbour |
| 11.00am | AAMI Ferrython | Farm Cove, Shark Island, Bradleys Head, Athol Bay, Kirribilli Point |
| 12.00pm | Australia Day Parade | Farm Cove, Clark Island, Bradleys Head, Athol Bay, Kirribilli Point and Lavender Bay |
| 1.00pm | Defence Aerial Display – FA-18 | Sydney Harbour |
| 1.15pm | 172nd Australia Day Regatta | East of Clark Island |
| 2.00pm | RAAF Roulettes | Sydney Harbour |
| 2.30pm | Up close judging of the Best Dressed Vessel Competition | Farm Cove |
| 3.00pm | Red Berets Parachute Display | Circular Quay |
| 3.00pm | Tall Ships Race | Bradleys Head for the start and finishing under the Bridge |
| 5.00pm | Sydney Ports Jazz on the Water | Johnstons Bay and Pyrmont Point Park |
| 8.45pm | Darling Harbour Australia Day Spectacular | Cockle Bay |
Advice for boaters on the day:
- Each event has special traffic coordination arrangements. Follow the advice of authorities.
- When moving through the harbour please observe the 6-knot “no wash” speed limit.
- Make sure everyone has a lifejacket.
- It’s a long day on the water; be mindful of fatigue and sunburn and keep under the 0.05 alcohol limit.
- Ensure you have appropriate working navigation lights, particularly if you intend to watch the night-time events on Australia Day.
- There are plenty of quiet spots where you can take a break and relax from the day’s activities on the Harbour: Berrys Bay and Snails Bay to the west & Taylors Bay and Athol Bay to the east.
For more information on navigational restrictions visit the NSW Maritime website www.maritime.nsw.gov.au or visit www.australiaday.com.au for further information on the day’s activities.
January 2008
