PUBLIC NOTICE

Paynesville Classic Boat Rally

Gippsland Ports advises that public berthing in Paynesville will be reserved for participants in the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally from Friday 27th February to Monday 2nd of March 2026.

Berths reserved for the event are Paynesville Boardwalk and floating jetty, Fisherman’s Wharf, Grassy Point Marina, Sail-ability Jetty and a section of the Progress Jetty. Public berthing will be available at Raymond Island Jetty, Raymond Island Steamer Landing and a limited area at Progress Jetty where normal berthing time limits will apply.

For enquiries, please contact Gippsland Ports Head Office on (03) 5150 0500

DECLARATION OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXEMPTION

Gippsland Ports Committee of Management Inc as the declared waterway manager for the Local Port of Gippsland Lakes, makes the following declaration under section 203(3) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic).

For the purposes of boating activity conducted by Paynesville Classic Boat Rally Inc, persons and vessels involved in the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally 2026 are exempt from the following requirements:

Waterway Rules made under the Marine Safety Act 2010 / Marine Act 1988

1. Clause 104.2(h) of Schedule 104 – 5 knot speed restriction zone at the southern end of

McMillian’s Strait, Paynesville

Subject to the conditions detailed below:

• Participating vessels must operate at minimum practicable speed while inside the exclusion zone
• All persons on event official and rescue vessels involved with the event must wear a lifejacket at all times during the event and vessels must have all prescribed safety equipment
• The exemptions apply from 9.00am – 10.00am Saturday 28 February 2026 and 9.00am – 10.00am & 1.00pm – 2.00pm Sunday 1 March 2026 on the waters of Lake Victoria

• The exemptions apply provided the stated safety controls and undertakings detailed in the application form and associated documentation are adhered to

Marine Safety Act 2010

Section 208(2)

 NOTICE OF BOATING ACTIVITY EXCLUSION ZONE

Gippsland Ports Committee of Management Inc as the declared waterway manager for the Local Port of Gippsland Lakes hereby gives notice under section 208(2) of the Marine Safety Act 2010 (Vic) that all persons and vessels not registered to take part in the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally 2026 are prohibited from entering and remaining in the following waters.

Lake Victoria (Gippsland Lakes) – waters offshore from Paynesville Esplanade Ramp bounded by the following points, as marked by yellow special mark buoys at approximate locations detailed below:

• 37° 55.216′ S 147° 43.317′ E
• 37° 55.282′ S 147° 43.202′ E
• 37° 55.347′ S 147° 43.202′ E
• 37° 55.250′ S 147° 43.383′ E
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The exclusion zone will be in effect from 9.00am – 10.00am Saturday 28 February 2026 and 9.00am – 10.00am & 1.00pm – 2.00pm Sunday 1 March 2026

David Ashworth

As delegate of the Gippsland Ports Committee of Management

Dated: 4/02/2026