Notices to Mariners issued in Govt. Gazette 21,651 of 26th May 2026

The Ports and Yachting Directorate, Transport Malta, notifies mariners that Otters ASC Gozo will be organising an open water swimming event in il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn, Gozo.

The races will be held along the following two courses:

Course 1 is along the line A, B, C, D and back to A as shown in red on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt), and course 2 is along the line A, Z, C and back to A (as shown in blue on the chart found on the Transport Malta website (www.transport.gov.mt).

There will also be a short race from A to D.

​On Sunday, 7th June, 2026, between 9.00 a.m. and 1.00 p.m.

A vessel 'Cosmos II' and a number of canoes will be accompanying the participating swimmers.

All mariners are directed to keep well clear of the area and, under no circumstances, are to enter the area A, B, C and A. The vessel 'Cosmos II' will be assisting the organisers during the races.

If the event cannot be held at Il-Bajja ta' Marsalforn, it will instead be held at Il-Bajja ta' Ħondoq ir-Rummien, Gozo, therefore the slipway will not be accessible.

On the stipulated date and times, mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and navigate with extreme caution and at slow speed (no wake) when in the vicinity. They are to cooperate with the organisers.

All mariners are to comply with any instructions given on VHF Channel 12 and/or 16, by Valletta VTS and by any enforcement officers on-site.

Chart affected: BA 211