Hamilton Island will be operating extra barge runs as
required to transport canoes and equipment from Shute Harbour
to Hamilton Island. This barge will be complimentary in
respect to the carriage of canoes and associated equipment for
all clubs. Transportation of island guests on the barge is not
permitted.
All clubs must request barge space for their
canoes, equipment, passengers, etc.
by the end of April
2008 by completing the barge booking form available on the
website and returning this form via facsimile on 07-4946 9476.
Bookings will not be taken over the
phone.
You will receive written confirmation of your barge
booking, complete with transfer times and a booking number
once space has been confirmed for the transportation of your
equipment, so please include contact name, phone/fax numbers,
trailer registration number and description of canoes on your
form. The barge will only be run when required and space is
limited as it is the main goods carrier for Hamilton Island,
so if you do not book space
for your trailers and canoes in
the allotted time they may not be transported.
Please note: it is at the discretion of the Barge
Operator whether trailers will be transported over to Hamilton
Island or not, depending upon the barge load.
Clubs are reminded to pack tyres on which the canoes can be
placed during transportation in the event that trailers are
left at Shute Harbour. Canoes MUST be placed right side up on
trailers, and suitable club personnel should travel with the
canoes on the barge to supervise and assist with the loading
and unloading.
For confirmation of Barge times or any queries relating to
the barge,
please telephone Tim Smith on 0439 675 279.
Hamilton Cup Barge Booking Form
Barge
Loading of Canoes Information
