Events at the Harbour

If you intend to conduct an event or other organised water activity that may have navigation safety implications for participants, spectators or other harbour users, please notify the Harbourmaster at least 14 days prior to the event or organised on water activity taking place.

The Harbourmaster may require the event organiser to complete an Event Application Form.

Special or Temporary Maritime Event Application Form (388KB PDF)

Examples of events that may require an application to be completed include;

• Pyrotechnic (firework) displays on the water
• Organised swimming events
• Regattas - national and local
• Any waterborne element of a triathlon event (swimming or kayaking)
• Kayaking, Rowing, and Waka events
• Water-skiing events
• Any local community sports day involving a waterborne event.
• Any other event that requires the use of a specific space with our harbour.