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Don't:A

nchor in or near the channelsD

rift in or near the channelsTie up or secure to a beaconPlace setnets in or near the channels.

Do:K

eep to the starboard (right hand) side of channelsEnsure that all m

otor boat exhausts are efficiently silencedH

ave the

name

of your

boat prom

inently and

permanently m

arkedShow

proper navigation lightsB

e aware of tides and their effects.

Vessels over 11 metres in length m

ust contact Harbour

Control before proceeding into the V

ictoria Channel (U

pper H

arbour). Harbour Control m

ay be contacted by phoning 021 229 8882 or on V

HF C

hannels 16 and 14.

After every sm

all boat accident, a report must be subm

itted to M

aritime N

Z, by the people involved.

Any dam

age to harbour navigational aids or other harbour structures m

ust also be reported to the Otago R

egional C

ouncil H

arbourmaster

as soon

as possible

after the

accident.

These reports play a valuable role in maritim

e safety education and the creation of safer boating environm

ents for everyone. The inform

ation they contain helps identify significant trends in boating accidents, as w

ell as the developm

ent of maritim

e notices and rules. User friendly

accident report forms are available from

the Dunedin office

Maritim

e NZ or on their w

ebsite.D

o not approach within 50 m

etres of the LPG berth or any

vessel moored alongside.

Approach the passage betw

een Goat and

as Q

uarantine Islands w

ith caution there m

ay be a ship coming the other w

ay. D

angerous currents also occur in this area.

Do not ham

per the navigation and passage large

shipsof

as they have a restricted ability to manoeuvre and stop.

If in doubt give way. This applies to all craft

including w

indsurfers, jet

skis, row

ers, yachts

and pow

erboats. Windsurfers, for your ow

n safety, keep out of the m

ain channel.R

emem

ber, respect and consideration for others will enable

everyone to use and enjoy the whole harbour.

Com

munications

Small boat accidents

Do’s &

dont’sTo avoid a collision

Boat safety

Jet skis

For your safety

Know

the 5 knot rule

Watch the w

eather D

on't overload W

ear tested lifejackets (vessels under 6m)

Carry full equipm

ent for the boat's purposes Ensure engine reliability and carry reserve fuel K

eep a good lookout K

now the:

-O

tago Regional C

ouncil Harbour B

ylaws

-C

ollision Regulations

-G

eneral H

arbour R

egulations (N

autical and

Miscellaneous)

-D

istress Signals G

uard against fire D

on't mix drinking and boating

Tell someone w

here you are going and when you expect

to return.

Otago H

arbour is a popular playground for jet ski riders. O

perating these fast and fun packed machines does carry

certain responsibilities, including showing consideration for

other water users and know

ing harbour bylaws.

Do not travel at speeds greater than 5 knots w

ithin:

200 metres of shore

50 metres of anyone sw

imm

ing or fishing 50 m

etres of any other vessel, whether m

oored or underw

ay 200 m

etres of an "International Code A

" flag A

ny waterw

ay less than 400 metres w

ide.

The driver of any power boat capable of speeds in excess of

10 knots must be over 15 years old.

Do not exceed 25 knots w

ithin Otago H

arbour.

Vessel overtaking another:Every overtaking vessel gives w

ay (this includes a sailing vessel).

Power vessels m

eeting head on:Each alters to starboard.

Power vessels m

eeting:The vessel having the other on the starboard side gives w

ay.

Power vessels give w

ay to the sailing vessel.

All vessels give way to

vessels of over 500 gross tons.

Cruise ship and fishing vessel near mouth of harbourPhoto: Stephen Murphy 2012

Variation 25 EoNot to be used for navigation. Refer to chart NZ6612.

0 1 2 3 4 51 Kilometres

Kitchener Street Reserve

ConcreteLimited trailer accessAmple parkingExposed to N

Macandrew Bay

ConcreteLimited parkingExposed to SW

Vauxhall

Concrete and woodLimited parkingSheltered

Broad Bay

ConcreteLimited parkingExposed to E & W

Boat Harbour (2)

Concrete or brickAmple parkingExposed to E & SE

Back Beach

ConcreteLimited parking. Cautionrequired due to Port operationsSheltered

Ravensbourne

ConcreteNo vehicle accessExposed to SW & NE

Ravensbourne

ConcreteNo vehicle accessExposed to SW & NE

Careys Bay

Concrete and masonaryLimited parkingExposed to E

Wellers Rock

Natural (Sand beach)Restricted accessNo parkingExposed to N & NE

61

72

83

94

105

Public Ramp

Public landing

Yacht berth

Jetty

Club/private ramp. (Available for use but a donation would be appreciated).

Small craft launching site

- Lower Harbour 12 metres- Upper Harbour 7-9 metres

The following water levels apply at low tide:

0.5 metres & over

Dry at low tide

Island

Clear the ramp as quickly as possible so that others may use it.Donít rig or wash boats on the ramp.Donít leave rubbish, old bait or fish remains on or near the ramps.

Ramp Users

Small Craft Launching Ramps

Legend

A number of fishing restrictions apply within Otago Harbour. For information on these contact the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Otago Fish and Game Council.

For more information on boating safety, see the publication “Safety in Small Craft”, obtainable from chart agencies.

General information

6

7

2

3

9

4

10

5

Boat Harbour

Grassy Point

Eastern Channel

Water of LeithRavensbourne

St Leonards

Sawyers Bay

Portobello

Harwood

Otakou

Wellers Rock

Harington Point

Aramoana

Careys Bay

Deborah Bay

Port Chalmers

Glenfalloch

Macandrew Bay

Company Bay

Ee

ast

r n C

hann

el

Broad Bay

VauxhallDUNEDIN

Back Beach

Pulling Point

Portobello Peninsula

Taiaroa Head

Mole

Victo

ria C

hann

el

1

8

Lower Harbour

Uppe

r Har

bour

Goat Island

Quarantine Island

OtagoHarbour