BLAIRGOWRIE HARBOUR - Short Term Visitors
VISITING BOAT AREAS
Subject to availability, bookings will be taken from visiting vessels for visitors’ areas as indicated on the Blairgowrie Harbour Visitor map under the Harbour section of the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron (BYS) website www.bys.asn.au
Please note:
- There are no berths available for short-term bookings in the 170 privately owned individual berths within Blairgowrie Harbour.
- The visitors’ areas are located on the tee-heads at the western end of the harbour – these are not berths.
- Visitors should be aware that the visitors areas are somewhat unprotected (north/north westerly winds) so it is vital to ensure that you secure your boat correctly and use suitable fenders.
BOOKING LENGTH OF STAY
Residing: Any period of accommodation on a visiting vessel is restricted to 72 hours (3 nights) or less.
Non-residing: 7 days.
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES
Check-in is after 2.00pm on confirmed day of booking.
Check-out is by 11.00am on confirmed day of departure.
RULES OF THE HARBOUR
All visitors are required to adhere to the Blairgowrie Harbour Visiting Yacht Rules. These rules are available under the Harbour section of the BYS website www.bys.asn.au. Upon entering the harbour, all visiting vessels come under the jurisdiction of BYS or its authorised representative.
NOTE:
- All vessels visiting the Blairgowrie Harbour do so at their own risk. BYS will not be responsible for any damage caused to your vessel whilst visiting the harbour.
- Visitors are responsible for the security of their own vessel.
INSURANCE
A Certificate of Insurance must accompany all application forms. Bookings will not be accepted without this documentation.
MOORING LINES & VESSEL FENDERS
It is the responsibility of each visiting boat to provide mooring lines and fenders when visiting the Blairgowrie Harbour. Mooring lines and fenders will not be provided by BYS.
SHORT-TERM VISITOR FEES -
Visiting vessel fees and fob key security deposits apply and are to be paid in full upon confirmation of the booking.
Vessel Size |
Per Day (Inc GST) |
Visitors Ends – Area 3,4,5 |
$33.00 |
Fob Key Deposit |
$75 Holding Fee |
Fob Key Delivery (outside of office hours and subject to staff availability) |
POA |
BLAIRGOWRIE HARBOUR – SHORT-TERM VISITOR BOOKING PROCEDURES
BOOKING FORM
- All vessels intending to visit the Blairgowrie Harbour must complete the booking application form and return it via fax to the BYS office (03) 5988 0075 or by mail, PO Box 13, Blairgowrie, Victoria 3942.
CONFIRMATION OF BOOKING/PAYMENT OF FEES
- If there is available space within the visitors’ areas and approval is granted by BYS Management, the BYS office will confirm the booking and allocated area, and process the visiting boat fee payment. A confirmation of your booking will be forwarded and is to be provided upon request to BYS staff during your visit to Blairgowrie Harbour.
- Payment is only accepted by Credit Card (Visa or MasterCard).
- Once your booking has been confirmed and your payment has been processed, no refunds are available, including in the event of inclement weather.
HARBOUR SECURITY-FOB KEYS
- Entry and exit to the harbour is via security-activated gates at the end of each arm. Security fob keys are available for collection from the BYS office (see office hours below). Visiting boats are required to temporarily berth on the public side of the pier (eastern side) and collect your security fob keys from the office. Fob keys can only be collected during office hours. Additional fees are applicable to outside of office hour’s delivery of fob keys and subject to availability of staff.
- Upon departure security fob keys need to be dropped into the ’Fob Key Return‘ box on each row. The Fob Key Return box is located on the west side of the power switchboard unit at the bottom of the ramp inside the harbour security gates. If in any doubt, please contact the office. Fob keys not returned on the scheduled departure date will be deactivated and the $75.00 fob key holding fee will be charged to the nominated credit card.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Phone: 03 5988 8453
Fax: 03 5988 0075
Email: info@bys.asn.au
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