The Noosa River will soon become a whole lot quieter and calmer following the Queensland Government’s announcement that it has been gazetted a Marine Zone.

The Noosa River Marine Zone limits all commercial and recreational jet-ski activities—excluding emergency services—to the area of the river downstream of the Noosa Waters canal entrance at Noosaville to the river mouth.
All jet-ski activities will be prohibited on the remainder of the river.

The marine zone also amends water ski areas to the current ski runs 1 and 2 between Tewantin and Lake Cooroibah and prohibits hovercraft, air propelled craft and seaplanes operating anywhere on the river.

The commercial jet-ski area on the northern bank of the river opposite Noosaville will continue to operate.
The marine zone is created as a regulation under the Marine Safety Act and is enforceable. Fines of $300 or higher can be imposed.

Kite-surfing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, tour boat cruising and houseboat activities will not be affected by the marine zone. See council’s website for detailed information.

Article at http://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/sitePage.cfm?code=noosa-river-plan

Hi All QPWC is pleased to announce that we are holding our first Ocean Race called "Straddy Run" on Sunday 28th June 2009 and we have some fantastic sponsors on board enabling us to be offering some of the biggest prize money ever seen. Thanks to our great sponsors the prize money has been increased........Jetski Warehouse is offering $1,000 for first place bringing the total to $3,000, Yamaha is giving us $500 to bring second place to a massive $1,500 and Jetsport Qld is giving us $250 bringing the total for third place to $750. Also AJSP is giving us $300 for the Best Rookie. Check out the amended "Flyer" attached, hand it out to all your friends, put it on windscreens at your local boat ramp and put it in your diary. See you all there...