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Schedule 1 - Location Specific Information
Schedule 1.12 - Whangamata Harbour

In accordance with subclause 4.2.2, (Location specific schedules) any clauses contained in this Schedule shall be read in conjunction with all other clauses in this Bylaw.

Area Covered:

This Schedule applies to the waters of the Whangamata Harbour, as shown in Map 12.

Speed of Vessels

S1.12.1 Subclause 3.2.1 of this Bylaw is suspended for the area covered by this Schedule.

S1.12.2 No person shall, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing someone or some object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots except for vessels in an access lane for towing of other persons or objects (as shown on Map 12):

1. within the mooring zones as shown in Map 12; or
2. within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or
3. within either:
1. 200 metres of the shore or of any other structure not already listed in S1.11.2; or
2. on the inshore side of any row of buoys demarcating that distance from the shore or structure; except for vessels in the access lane for skiing or towing of other persons or objects; or
4. within 200 metres of any vessel or raft that is flying Flag A of the International Code of Signals (Divers Flag); or
5. within a 50 metre radius of any boat ramp or jetty.

S1.12.3 Subclause 3.2.3 of this Bylaw is suspended for the area covered by this Schedule.

S1.12.4 No person shall cause or allow himself or herself to be towed by a vessel (whether or not on a water ski, aquaplane, wakeboard or other similar object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots in any circumstances specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) of subclause S1.12.2.

Reserved Areas.

S1.12.5 Channel
In accordance with subclause 3.8.3 the channel as shown on Map12 is reserved for the purpose of ensuring safety in crossing the bar at the entrance to the harbour, while sharing the zone with all due care to other operators.

Within this zone:

1. any surf boarders paddling out of the harbour and transiting through the main boating channel (as shown on Map 12) must comply with the general navigation rules for vessels as outlined in this Bylaw
2. any surf boarders commencing a “surfing run” must be aware of other vessels in the vicinity
3. no surf boarder operating in this zone shall impede or obstruct any other vessel entering or departing from the zone
4. any boat departing or entering the harbour entrance shall keep to the main channel and keep a proper lookout for any surf boarders

S1.12.6 Surfing Zone
In accordance with subclause 3.8.3 the surfing zone as shown on Map 12 is the predominant use, while sharing the zone with all due care to other operators.

Within this zone:

1. any surf boarders commencing a “surfing run” must be aware of other vessels in the vicinity
2. any boat departing or entering the harbour entrance shall keep to the main channel and keep a proper lookout for any surf boarders.

S1.12.7 Prohibited Power-driven Vessels Area
In accordance with subclause 3.8.3, the Moanaanuanu Estuary upstream from the Harry Watt Drive and Hetherington Road Bridge on the causeway, as shown on Map 12 is reserved for the purpose of passive recreation. Therefore, in this area, unless otherwise specifically authorised by the harbourmaster, all power-driven vessels are prohibited.

S1.12.8 Access Lane for Towing
The access lane for towing is indicated on Map 12. In accordance with subclause 3.8.3, the access lane for towing is reserved for the purpose of providing access for water skiing or the towing of other persons or objects from the beach. Subclauses 3.6.1 to 3.6.7 apply to this access lane.

S1.12.9 Mooring Zones
In accordance with subclause 3.8.3, the mooring zone is indicated on Map 12:

Within this zone:

1. No person shall operate a vessel that is towing any person on water skis, a surfboard, or similar object, or who is barefoot skiing, or who is on a paraglider or similar object.
2. Clause 2.7 shall apply to this zone.

NB: this mooring zone is indicative only. There shall be at least a 5 metre area remaining clear of moorings between the shore and the mooring zone. Placement and authorisation of moorings is controlled under the Resource Management Act.