Water (Recreational Area) Regulations 2023
86Anchoring, berthing or operating of vessels in recreational area
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86 Anchoring, berthing or operating of vessels in recreational area
(1) A person must not anchor, berth or operate a vessel in a recreational area unless the vessel is anchored, berthed or operated—
(a) in an area that has been set aside by the managing Authority for the recreational area as an area where the anchoring, berthing or operating of that vessel or class of vessel is permitted; and
(b) in accordance with any sign or notice erected by the managing Authority for that recreational area; and
(c) at a time or during a period when a vessel is permitted to be anchored, berthed or operated in that area.
Penalty: 20 penalty units.
(2) The managing Authority for a recreational area may set aside an area within the recreational area where a person is permitted to anchor, berth or operate a vessel or class of vessel—
(a) at any time; or
(b) at a specified time; or
(c) during a specified period.