In accordance with subclause 4.2.2 (Location specific schedules), any clauses contained in this schedule shall be read in conjunction with all other clauses in this bylaw.
Area covered
This schedule applies to the waters of the Coromandel Harbour, as shown in Map 8.
Speed of vessels
S1.8.1 The provisions of 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of the bylaw, which relate to speed in the vicinity of other vessels, persons or structures, have been replaced by S1.8.2 and S1.8.3 of this schedule, which provide similar restrictions but with varied distances.
This means that subject to subclauses S1.8.2 and S1.8.3, which relate to conditions specific to the Coromandel Harbour, the 5 knot speed limit referred to in subclauses 3.2.1 and 3.2.3 of this bylaw still applies to the Coromandel Harbour. For the avoidance of doubt, a breach of the conditions set out in subclauses S1.8.2 and S1.8.3, namely exceeding 5 knots in the Coromandel Harbour in circumstances which are in breach of the conditions of subclauses S1.8.2 and S1.8.3, shall constitute a breach of clause 3.2.
S1.8.2 No person shall, without reasonable excuse, propel or navigate a vessel (including a vessel towing someone or some object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots, except for vessels in an access lane for towing of other persons or objects (as shown on Map 8):
- within the mooring zones as shown in Map 8; or
- within 50 metres of any other vessel, raft, or person in the water; or
- within either:
- 200 metres of the shore or of any other structure not already listed in this subclause; or
- on the inshore side of any row of buoys demarcating that distance from the shore or structure (not otherwise covered by paragraphs (a) and (b) above); or
- within 200 metres of any vessel or raft that is flying Flag A of the International Code of Signals (diver’s flag); or
- within a 50 metre radius of any boat ramp or jetty.
S1.8.3 No person shall cause or allow himself or herself to be towed by a vessel (whether or not on a water ski, aquaplane, wakeboard or other similar object) at a proper speed exceeding 5 knots in any circumstances specified in any of paragraphs (a) to (e) of subclause S1.8.2.
Reserved areas
S1.8.4 Access lanes for towing
The access lanes for towing are shown on Map 8. In accordance with subclause 3.8.3, the access lanes for towing are reserved for the purpose of providing access for water skiing or the towing of other persons or objects, from the respective beaches. Subclauses 3.7.1 to 3.7.7 apply to these access lanes.
S1.8.5 Mooring Zones
In accordance with subclause 3.9.3, the following areas are reserved as mooring zones, as indicated on Map 8:
- Oamaru Bay
- Wyuna/ McGregor Bay
- Takawhare
- Puhi Rare
- Te Kouma
Within these zones:
- No person shall operate a vessel that is towing any person on water skis, a surfboard, or similar object, or who is barefoot skiing, or who is on a paraglider or similar object.
- Clause 2.8 shall apply to these zones.
Note: These mooring zones are indicative only. There shall be at least a 5 metre area remaining clear of moorings between the shore and the mooring zone. Placement and authorisation of moorings is controlled under the Resource Management Act 1991.
Map 8: Coromandel Harbour
