Four Corners "Big Fish" This monday, page-109

Good morning Mr Yan

I think this is why Tassal has plans to put in place four 45-hectare leases west of Wedge Island which would be an offshore expansion. Word is still to be heard from the government on whether the lease can be approved. The Sydney to Hobart race voiced concerns that the lease would be in their path.

From the Undercurrent news article (link below) "Tassal is looking at a large zone because the deeper water required a larger scope for moorings, it said. This also means the area remains accessible, with moorings deep below the surface."

While the fortress pens would be fully submersed from the description, which makes the area accessible, I would like the yachts instead to change course.  
"They tack up the shore and they clear wedge island but now they'd have to tack right out to go around the fish farm."
I don't think its is difficult to add this little bit in to the race as Sydney to Hobart racers are always looking for a challenge.



The proposal:
http://www.tassal.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/West-of-Wedge-Proposal.pdf

Undercurrent news article:
https://www.undercurrentnews.com/2016/06/23/tassal-plans-offshore-expansion/

Opinion from yacht clubs:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-...er-derwent-could-interrupt-yacht-race/7635948