SCULPTURE FOR CLYDE

Sat 27th May to Sun 4 June 2023

Where: Batemans Bay Foreshore

Free Event for Public

Over 110 sculptures

Over $80,000 of prize money h ps://sculptureforclyde.com.au/sculpturewalk/

Opening and Presenta on: Batemans Bay foreshore marquee 6pm Friday 26th may 2023.

A er a 3 year COVID hiatus Sculpture For Clyde is back in Batemans Bay. The 10 day event commencing on 27th May will be consolidated for the first me on the Batemans Bay foreshore with the indoor sculptures and student sculpture exhibi on in a large marquee, while the outdoor sculptures will feature along the foreshore.

The event will be Sculpture for Clyde’s largest event with over 110 sculptures for exhibi on and sale. The sculptures from around Australia, and Overseas are unique and are not edi ons.

The winners will take home the second highest prize money for a sculpture in Australia. A purse of almost $90,000 will be awarded to the winners.

The chosen acquisi ve sculpture will join the past winners along the permanent Batemans Bay Sculpture Walk along the foreshore between Batemans Bay Bridge to Corrigan’s Cove.

Marine Rescue NSW urges boaters to be careful during whale migra on

Boaters on the Illawarra, Batemans and Eden Coasts are being advised to not to get too close to whales as they make their annual trip north to warmer waters.

Mul ple pods of humpbacks have been spo ed off the NSW South Coast from Eden to Stanwell Park in recent days.

Marine Rescue NSW Inspector Stuart Massey said boaters need to be aware of the marine mammals.

“The distance a vessel must stay off whales is 100 metres, if there is a calf present the distance increases to 300 metres.

“Always go slow when you are within 300 metres of whales,” he said.

Mr Massey is also reminding skippers not to approach whales from behind or to wait in front of their path.

“If approaching whales, start at an angle of at least 30 degrees to the direc on of their travel while swimmers must not enter the water within 100 metres of whales.

“If a whale approaches your vessel slow down to minimal wash speed, move away or disengage your vessel’s gears. Make no sudden movements and minimise noise and remember there has been some serious damage inflicted on vessels and people when ge ng too close to whales,” he said.

Mr Massey is reminding boaters that no more than three vessels at a me should approach whales and skippers should wait their turn.

“There will be plenty of me to enjoy these magnificent creatures during the migra on season.

“Boaters are also encouraged to Log On with Marine Rescue NSW every me they go out via VHF Channel 16 or the free Marine Rescue NSW app.

“When you Log On, you provide us with details of your trip and if you don’t return as planned we’ll start searching for you,” Mr Massey said.