Transport for NSW consulted with the Boaters Association regarding the closure of the Clyde Street Boat Ramp from May 25 to August.
We understand the need for this closure BUT warn boaters not to be caught out on the water when the bridge sections are on the boat ramp or in the air.
So either leave before the closure and return before or better still return after they move the big barge OR preferably use Hanging Rock Boat Ramp.
The Open waters limit has been moved and is now an "imaginary line extending from the eastern limit of the Clyde River Training Wall (end) in a north-easterly direction to the land-based location of the Square Head Sector Light"
Therefore you do not need safety equipment for open water if you launch at Hanging Rock and intend to travel upstream on the Clyde River.
This is a significant change and one the Association has been advocating for years. This is when it counts when our Clyde Street boat ramp is closed. Good seamanship and caution should be practices when leaving Hanging Rock and proceeding westward as the sea can jump up at you at any time.
Transport states the boatramp will be closed on 12 occasions for periods of up to 90 minutes. Signage two days prior will be located at the boatramp. Dont count on the 90 minute duration because on the first lift things did not go quite to plan but they assure us they are getting better!
Read the full notice here on their web site.
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