Bay speed limit increases

The speed limit in Hardys Bay has increased from four knots to eight knots.

The Hardys Bay Residents Group has issued a warning to people who use dinghies, kayaks and paddleboards in the bay to use caution.

Hardys Bay has been marked with an eight knot No Wash zone on maritime charts which replaced the previous four knot sign, which for many years was attached to the starboard marker when entering the bay.

The switch had led to speeding through the Hardys Bay moorings and the bay in general, according to the group's newsletter editor Mr Adrian Williams.

A number of vessels on the bay were also reported to have broken their mornings and Maritime Services has reminded owners that it was their responsibility to maintain their moorings in a serviceable manner.

Newsletter, 16 Apr 2012

Adrian Williams, Bay News