33 CFR Part 100 — Safety of Life on Navigable Waters

PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS Authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1. Source: CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 100 appear by USCG-2025-0186, 90 FR 12238, Mar. 17, 2025, and by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47585-47586, Oct. 2, 2025. Subpart A—General § 100.01 Purpose and intent. (a) The purpose of the regulations in this part is to provide effective control over regattas and marine parades conducted on the navigable waters of the United States so as to insure safety of life in the regatta or marine parade area. (b) Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published on the particular map or chart being used. [CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, as amended by CGD 86-082, 52 FR 33811, Sept. 8, 1987] § 100.05 Definition of terms used in this part. (a) Regatta marine parade (b) [Reserved] (c) District Commander (d) State authority (e) Navigable waters of the United States [CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, as amended by CGD 75-098, 40 FR 49327, Oct. 22, 1975; USCG-2001-9044, 68 FR 42602, July 18, 2003] § 100.10 Coast Guard-State agreements. (a) The District Commander is authorized to enter into agreements with State authorities permitting, regulation by the State of such classes of regatta or marine parade on the navigable waters of the United States as, in the opinion of the District Commander, the State is able to regulate in such a manner as to insure safety of life. All such agreements shall reserve to the District Commander the right to regulate any particular regatta or marine parade when he or she deems such action to be in the public interest. [CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, as amended by USCG-2003-15404, 68 FR 37740, June 25, 2003] § 100.15 Submission of application. (a) An individual or organization planning to hold a regatta or marine parade which, by its nature, circumstances or location, will introduce extra or unusual hazards to the safety of life on the navigable waters of the United States, shall submit an application to the Coast Guard District Commander having cognizance of the area where it is intended to hold such regatta or marine parade. Examples of conditions which are deemed to introduce extra or unusual hazards to the safety of life include but are not limited to: An inherently hazardous competition, the customary presence of commercial or pleasure craft in the area, any obstruction of navigable channel which may reasonably be expected to result, and the expected accumulation of spectator craft. (b) Where such events are to be held regularly or repeatedly in a single area by an individual or organization, the Commandant or the District Commander may, subject to conditions set from time to time by him or her, grant a permit for such series of events for a fixed period of time, not to exceed one year. (c) The application must be submitted no less than 135 days before the start of the proposed event. However, if all of the following criteria are met, the application must be submitted no less than 60 days before the start of the proposed event: (1) The sponsor submitted an application for the event in the year immediately preceding. (2) The nature, location, scheduling, and other relevant information contained in the previous application are essentially the same. (3) The Coast Guard received no objection to the previous application. (4) The Coast Guard did not promulgate special local regulations for the previous event. (5) The Coast Guard approved the previous event. (d) The application shall include the following details: (1) Name and address of sponsoring organization. (2) Name, address, and telephone of person or persons in charge of the event. (3) Nature and purpose of the event. (4) Information as to general public interest. (5) Estimated number and types of watercraft participating in the event. (6) Estimated number and types of spectator watercraft. (7) Number of boats being furnished by sponsoring organizations to patrol event. (8) A time schedule and description of events. (9) A section of a chart or scale drawing showing the boundaries of the event, various water courses or areas to be utilized by participants, officials, and spectator craft. [CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, as amended by CGD 95-054, 66 FR 1582, Jan. 9, 2001; CGD 95-059, 66 FR 9659, Feb. 9, 2001; USCG-2003-15404, 68 FR 37740, June 25, 2003] § 100.20 Action on application for event assigned to State regulation by Coast Guard-State agreement. (a) Upon receipt of an application for a regatta or marine parade of a type assigned to a State for regulation under a Coast Guard-State agreement, the District Commander will forward the application to the State authority having cognizance of the event. Further processing and decision upon such an application shall be conducted by the State. (b) [Reserved] § 100.25 Action on application for event not assigned to State regulation by Coast Guard-State agreement. (a) Where an event is one of a type not assigned to the State for regulation under a Coast Guard-State agreement (or where no such agreement has been entered), the Commander of a Coast Guard District who receives an application for a proposed regatta or marine parade to be held upon the navigable waters of the United States within his or her district shall take the following action: (1) He or she shall determine whether the proposed regatta or marine parade may be held in the proposed location with safety of life. To assist in his or her determination, he or she may, if he or she deems it necessary, hold a public hearing to obtain the views of all persons interested in, or who will be affected by, the regatta or marine parade. (2) He or she will notify the individual or organization which submitted the application: (i) That the application is approved, and the nature of the special local regulations, if any, which he or she will promulgate pursuant to § 100.35; or (ii) That the interest of safety of life on the navigable waters of the United States requires specific change or changes in the application before it can be approved; or (iii) That the event requires no regulation or patrol of the regatta or marine parade area; or (iv) That the application is not approved, with reasons for such disapproval. [CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, as amended by USCG-2003-15404, 68 FR 37740, June 25, 2003] § 100.30 Approval required for holding event. (a) An event for which application is required under § 100.15(a) shall be held only after approval of such event by the Captain of the Port, except that applications referred to a State under § 100.10 shall be governed by the laws of that State. [CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, as amended by USCG-2024-1103, 90 FR 52877, Nov. 24, 2025] § 100.35 Special local regulations. (a) The Commander of a Coast Guard District or Captain of the Port (COTP) as authorized by 33 CFR 1.05-1(i), after approving plans for the holding of a regatta or marine parade within his or her district or zone, is authorized to promulgate such special local regulations as he or she deems necessary to insure safety of life on the navigable waters immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the approved regatta or marine parade. Such regulations may include a restriction on, or control of, the movement of vessels through a specified area immediately prior to, during, and immediately after the regatta or marine parade. (b) The Commander of a Coast Guard District or COTP as authorized by 33 CFR 1.05-1(i), after approving plans for the holding of a regatta or marine parade upon the navigable waters within his or her district or zone, and promulgating special regulations thereto, must give the public full and adequate notice of the dates of the regatta or marine parade, together with full and complete information of the special local regulations, if there be such. Such notice should be published in the local notices to mariners. (c) The special local regulations referred to in paragraph (a) of this section, when issued and published by the Commander of a Coast Guard District or COTP as authorized by 33 CFR 1.05-1(i), must have the status of regulations issued pursuant to 46 U.S.C 70041. (d) We have organized the special local regulations by district. Subparts B through J contain special local regulations from the USCG Northeast, East, Southeast, Heartland, Great Lakes, Southwest, Northwest, Oceania, and Arctic Districts, respectively. [USCG-2009-0416, 74 FR 27438, June 10, 2009, as amended by USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30878, June 28, 2019; USCG-2020-0304, 85 FR 58277, Sept. 18, 2020; USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 100.40 Patrol of the regatta or marine parade. (a) The Commander of a Coast Guard District in which a regatta or marine parade is to be held may detail, if he or she deems the needs of safety require, one or more Coast Guard vessels to patrol the course of the regatta or marine parade for the purpose of enforcing not only the special local regulations but also for assistance work and the enforcement of laws generally. (b) The Commander of a Coast Guard District may also utilize any private vessel or vessels to enforce the special local regulations governing a regatta or marine parade provided such vessel or vessels have been placed at the disposition of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 826 in Title 14, U.S. Code, for such purpose by any member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, or any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof. Any private vessel so utilized shall have on board an officer or petty officer of the Coast Guard who shall be in charge of the vessel during the detail and responsible for the law enforcement activities or assistance work performed by the vessel during such detail. Any private vessel so utilized will display the Coast Guard ensign while engaged in this duty. (c) The Commander of a Coast Guard District may also utilize any private vessel or vessels placed at the disposition of the Coast Guard pursuant to section 826 in Title 14, U.S. Code, by any member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, or any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof, to patrol the course of the regatta or marine parade for the purpose of promoting safety by performing assistance work, effecting rescues, and directing the movement of vessels in the vicinity of the regatta or marine parade. Vessels utilized under the authority of this paragraph are not authorized to enforce the special local regulations or laws generally. [CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, as amended by CGFR 65-32, 30 FR 8518, July 3, 1965; USCG-2003-15404, 68 FR 37740, June 25, 2003] § 100.45 Establishment of aids to navigation. The District Commander will establish and maintain only those aids to navigation necessary to assist in the observance and enforcement of the special regulations issued under the District Commander's authority. These aids to navigation will be in accordance with Part 62 of this chapter. All other aids to navigation incidental to the holding of a regatta or marine parade are private aids to navigation as described in Part 66 of this chapter. [CGD 86-031, 52 FR 42645, Nov. 6, 1987] §§ 100.50-100.99 [Reserved] Subpart B—USCG Northeast District § 100.100 Special Local Regulations; Regattas and Boat Races in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone. (a) The following regulations apply to the marine events listed in the Table 1 to § 100.100. These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in table 1 to § 100.100. Notification of the exact dates and times of the enforcement period would be made to the local maritime community through all appropriate means, such as Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners, in advance of the marine events. The USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov. (b) Definitions. (1) Designated representative. (2) Official patrol vessels. (3) Spectators. (c) Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in Table to § 100.100 are still required to submit marine event applications in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15. Each application must: (1) Be submitted no less than 60 days before the date of the proposed event. (2) If the proposed event does not have a specified date the sponsor shall hold the event during the month it is listed in Table to § 100.100. (3) Any proposed event not being held on the specified date or within the month listed in Table to § 100.100 shall be considered a new marine event and the sponsor shall submit a new marine event application in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15 no less than 135 days before the start of the event. (d) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas shall contact the COTP at 203-468-4401 (Sector LIS command center) or the designated representative via VHF channel 16. (e) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without the COTP or designated representative approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the event. (f) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through the Local Notice to Mariners, unless authorized by COTP or designated representative. (g) The COTP or designated representative may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (h) The COTP or designated representative may delay or terminate any marine event in this subpart at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property. (i) For all power boat races listed, vessels not participating in this event, swimmers, and personal watercraft of any nature are prohibited from entering or moving within the regulated area unless authorized by the COTP or designated representative. Vessels within the regulated area must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with the progress of the event. Table 1 to § 100.100 5 May 5.1 Harvard-Yale Regatta • Date: A single day in May or June. • Time: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Thames River at New London, Connecticut between the Penn Central Draw Bridge at position 41°21′46.94″ N, 072°05′14.46″ W to Bartlett Cove at position 41°25′35.9″ N, 072°05′42.89″ W (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 5.2 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach • Date: The Thursday through Sunday before Memorial Day each May. • Time: (1) “No Entry Area” will be enforced each day from the start of the air show until 30 minutes after it concludes. Exact time will be determined annually. (2) The “Slow/No Wake Area” and the “No Southbound Traffic Area” will be enforced each day for six hours after the air show concludes. Exact time will be determined annually. • Locations: (1) “No Entry Area”: All waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform in approximate position 40°53′42.50″ N, 073°30′04.30″ W (NAD 83). (2) “Slow/No Wake Area”: All navigable waters between Meadowbrook State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway and contained within the following area. Beginning in position 40°35′49.01″ N, 73°32′33.63″ W; then north along the Meadowbrook State Parkway to its intersection with Merrick Road in position 40°39′14″ N, 73°34′0.76″ W; then east along Merrick Road to its intersection with Wantagh State Parkway in position 40°39′51.32″ N, 73°30′43.36″ W; then south along the Wantagh State Parkway to its intersection with Ocean Parkway in position 40°35′47.30″ N, 073°30′29.17″ W; then west along Ocean Parkway to its intersection with Meadowbrook State Parkway at the point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. (3) “No Southbound Traffic Area”: All navigable waters of Zach's Bay south of the line connecting a point near the western entrance to Zach's Bay at position 40°36′29.20″ N, 073°29′22.88″ W and a point near the eastern entrance of Zach's Bay at position 40°36′16.53″ N, 073°28′57.26″ W (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 6 June 6.1 Swim Across America Greenwich • Date: A single day in June. • Time: 5:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. • Location: All navigable waters of Stamford Harbor within an area starting at a point in position 41°01′32.03″ N, 073°33′8.93″ W, then southeast to a point in position 41°01′15.01″ N, 073°32′55.58″ W; then southwest to a point in position 41°0′49.25″ N, 073°33′20.36″ W; then northwest to a point in position 41°0′58″ N, 073°33′27″ W; then northeast to a point in position 41°1′15.8″ N, 073°33′9.85″ W, then heading north and ending at point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 7 July 7.1 Connecticut River Raft Race, Middletown, CT • Date: A single day between the last Saturday in July through first Saturday of August. • Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Location: All waters of the Connecticut River near Middletown, CT, between Gildersleeve Island (Marker no. 99) at position 41°36′02.13″ N, 072°37′22.71″ W; and Portland Riverside Marina (Marker no. 88) at position 41°33′38.3″ N, 072°37′36.53″ W (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. • Additional Stipulations: Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas unless authorized by COTP or designated representative. 7.2 Dolan Family July 4th Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: To be determined annually. • Locations: (1) “No Entry Area”: All waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY, within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform in approximate position 40°53′42.50″ N, 073°30′04.30″ W (NAD 83). (2) “Slow/No Wake Area”: All waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY, contained within the following area; beginning at a point on land in position at 40°53′12.43″ N, 073°31′13.05″ W near Moses Point; then east across Oyster Bay Harbor to a point on land in position at 40°53′15.12″ N, 073°30′38.45″ W; then north along the shoreline to a point on land in position at 40°53′34.43″ N, 073°30′33.42″ W near Cove Point; then east along the shoreline to a point on land in position at 40°53′41.67″ N, 073°29′40.74″ W near Cooper Bluff; then south along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°53′05.09″ N, 073°29′23.32″ W near Eel Creek; then east across Cold Spring Harbor to a point on land in position 40°53′06.69″ N, 073°28′19.9″ W; then north along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°55′24.09″ N, 073°29′49.09″ W near Whitewood Point; then west across Oyster Bay to a point on land in position 40°55′5.29″ N, 073°31′19.47″ W near Rocky Point; then south along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°54′04.11″ N, 073°30′29.18″ W near Plum Point; then northwest along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°54′09.06″ N, 073°30′45.71″ W; then southwest along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°54′03.2″ N, 073°31′01.29″ W; and then south along the shoreline back to point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 7.3 Jones Beach State Park Fireworks • Date: A single day in July. • Time: To be determined annually. • Locations: (1) “No Entry Area”: All waters off of Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh, NY, within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform in approximate position 40°34′56.68″ N, 073°30′31.19″ W (NAD 83). (2) “Slow/No Wake Area”: All navigable waters between Meadowbrook State Parkway and Wantagh State Parkway and contained within the following area. Beginning in position at 40°35′49.01″ N, 073°32′33.63″ W; then north along the Meadowbrook State Parkway to its intersection with Merrick Road in position at 40°39′14″ N, 073°34′0.76″ W; then east along Merrick Road to its intersection with Wantagh State Parkway in position at 40°39′51.32″ N, 073°30′43.36″ W; then south along the Wantagh State Parkway to its intersection with Ocean Parkway in position at 40°35′47.30″ N, 073°30′29.17″ W; then west along Ocean Parkway to its intersection with Meadowbrook State Parkway at the point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. (3) “No Southbound Traffic Area”: All navigable waters of Zach's Bay south of the line connecting a point near the western entrance to Zach's Bay in position at 40°36′29.20″ N, 073°29′22.88″ W and a point near the eastern entrance of Zach's Bay in position at 40°36′16.53″ N, 073°28′57.26″ W (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 7.4 Maggie Fischer Cross Bay Swim • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 5 a.m. to noon. • Location: Waters of the Great South Bay, NY, within 100 yards of the race course. Starting Point at the Fire Island Lighthouse Dock in position at 40°38′01″ N, 073°13′07″ W; then north-by-northwest to a point in position at 40°38′52″ N, 073°13′09″ W; then north-by-northwest to a point in position at 40°39′40″ N, 073°13′30″ W; then north-by-northwest to a point in position at 40°40′30″ N, 073°14′00″ W; and then north-by-northwest, finishing at Gilbert Park, Brightwaters, NY at position 40°42′25″ N, 073°14′52″ W (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 7.5 Mystic Sharkfest Swim • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. • Location: All waters of the Mystic River in Mystic, CT from Mystic Seaport, down the Mystic River, under the Bascule Drawbridge at 41°21′17.046″ N, 071° 58′8.742″ W, to finish at the boat launch ramp at the north end of Seaport Marine. 7.6 Bands on the Barge (Charles Island Music Festival) • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Location: Waters of The Gulf, Milford, CT. (1) “Non-Motorized Craft Loitering Area”. Beginning directly in front of the concert barge in position approximately at 41°11′47.2″ N, 073°3′30.6″ W; will cover a 25-yard width by 33-yard length rectangle. (2) “The No Anchoring or Loitering Area”. A 25-yard width section surrounding the sides of the non-motorized craft loitering area and the sides and back of the concert barge located in a position approximately at 41°11′47.2″ N, 073°3′30.6″ W; then a 25 yard width extending from the south side of the concert barge in a direction northeast for approximately 750 yards. (3) “Slow-No Wake Area”. Beginning at the point northeast of Charles Island at position 41°11′33.4″ N, 073°03′12.7″ W; then northwest, parallel to The Bar towards Silver Sands State Beach to a point at position 41°11′56.3″ N, 073°03′54.1″ W; then northeast along the coast to Milford Harbor Buoy “10” at position 41°12′36.9″ N, 073°02′54.4″ W; then south along the coast of Gulf Beach to Welches Point at position 41°12′06.8″ N, 073°02′16.6″ W; then west-southwest to point of origin on Charles Island at position 41°11′33.4″ N, 073°03′12.7″ W. (4) “Prohibited Area”. A 10-yard radius surrounding Charles Island. Regulations. 7.7 Jamesport Triathlon • Date: A single day in July. • Time: 5:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Location: Waters of the Great Peconic Bay, NY, 1,000 feet east of South Jamesport Beach and South Jamesport Park. 8 August 8.1 Riverfront Dragon Boat and Asian Festival • Dates: A 2-day event in August. • Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. • Location: All waters of the Connecticut River in Hartford, CT, between the Bulkeley Bridge at 41°46′10.10″ N, 072°39′56.13″ W and the Wilbur Cross Bridge at 41°45′11.67″ N, 072°39′13.64″ W (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 8.2 Swim Across the Sound • Date: A single day in July or August. • Time: To be determined annually. • Location: Waters of Long Island Sound from Port Jefferson, NY, in approximate position 40°58′11.71″ N, 073°05′51.12″ W; then northwest to Captain's Cove Seaport, Bridgeport, CT, in approximate position 41°09′25.07″ N, 073°12′47.82″ W (NAD 83). 8.3 Island Beach Two Mile Swim • Date: A single day in August. • Time: To be determined annually. • Location: All waters of Captain Harbor between Little Captain's Island and Bower's Island that are located within the box formed by connecting four points in the following positions. Beginning at 40°59′23.35″ N, 073°36′42.05″ W; then northwest to 40°59′51.04″ N, 073°37′57.32″ W; then southwest to 40°59′45.17″ N, 073°38′01.18″ W; then southeast to 40°59′17.38″ N, 073°36′45.9″ W; then northeast to the point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 8.4 Smith Point Triathlon • Date: A single day in August. • Time: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. • Location: All waters of Narrow Bay near Smith Point Park in Mastic Beach, NY, within the area bounded by land along its southern edge and points in position at 40°44′14.28″ N, 072°51′40.68″ W; then north to a point at position 40°44′20.83″ N, 072°51′40.68″ W; then east to a point at position 40°44′20.83″ N, 072°51′19.73″ W; then south to a point at position 40°44′14.85″ N, 072°51′19.73″ W; and then southwest along the shoreline back to the point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 8.5 Moriches Bay Swim • Date: A single day in August. • Time: To be determined annually. • Location: Waters of Moriches Bay in Westhampton, NY; 100-yard width beginning from Speonk Point, NY to Gunning Point, NY. 9 September 9.1 Head of the Tomahawk • Date: A single day in September. • Time: To be determined annually. • Location: All navigable waters of the Connecticut River off South Glastonbury, CT. Beginning at position 41°41′18.88″ N; 072°37′16.26″ W; then downriver along the west bank to a point at position 41°38′49.12″ N, 072°37′32.73″ W; then across the Connecticut River to a point at position 41°38′49.5″ N, 072°37′19.55″ W; then upriver along the east bank to a point at position 41°41′25.82″ N, 072°37′9.08″ W; then across the Connecticut River to the point of origin (NAD 83). 9.2 Huntington Lighthouse Music Festival • Date: Saturday or Sunday during the first week of September. • Time: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Location: Waters of Huntington Bay, Long Island, NY. (1) “The Lloyd Harbor Mooring Area”. Beginning at the Huntington Lighthouse, NY in position at 40°54′38″ N, 073°25′52″ W; then southwest to a point in position at 40°54′28.47″ N, 073°26′17.59″ W; then west along the coast of West Neck to a point in position at 40°54′46.32″ N, 073°26′56.25″ W; then north to a point in position at 40°54′56.24″ N, 073°26′56.24″ W; then east along Lloyd Neck to a point in position at 40°54′49.78″ N, 073°26′8.51″ W; then north-northeast along the coast of Lloyd Neck to a point in position at 40°55′5.58″ N, 073°25′50.22″ W; and then to point of origin at Huntington Lighthouse, NY in position at 40°54′38″ N, 073°25′52″ W. (2) “The East of Channel Mooring Area”. Beginning at the point in position at 40°54′23.21″ N, 073°25′35.55″ W; then west along the coast of Wincoma, NY to a point in position at 40°54′23″ N, 073°25′55.7″ W; then northeast to a point in position at 40°54′37.7″ N, 073°25′42.4″ W; then southeast to a point in position at 40°54′34.4″ N, 073°25′29.4″ W; and then to point of origin in position at 40°54′23.21″ N, 073°25′35.55″ W. (3) “Slow-No Wake Area”. All waters of Lloyd Harbor and waters of Huntington Bay south of a line from Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge at a point in position at 40°55′38.77″ N, 073°25′45.96″ and the south tip of Eaton's Neck at a point in position 40°54′51.44″ N, 073°24′17.76″ W. All coordinates are approximate and are based on datum NAD 1983. Regulations. 9.3 Dolan Family Labor Day Fireworks • Date: A single day in September. • Time: To be determined annually. • Locations: (1) “No Entry Area”: All waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY, within a 1,000-foot radius of the launch platform in approximate position 40°53′42.50″ N, 073°30′04.30″ W (NAD 83). (2) “Slow/No Wake Area”: All waters of Oyster Bay Harbor in Long Island Sound off Oyster Bay, NY, contained within the following area; beginning at a point on land in position at 40°53′12.43″ N, 073°31′13.05″ W near Moses Point; then east across Oyster Bay Harbor to a point on land in position at 40°53′15.12″ N, 073°30′38.45″ W; then north along the shoreline to a point on land in position at 40°53′34.43″ N, 073°30′33.42″ W near Cove Point; then east along the shoreline to a point on land in position at 40°53′41.67″ N, 073°29′40.74″ W near Cooper Bluff; then south along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°53′05.09″ N, 073°29′23.32″ W near Eel Creek; then east across Cold Spring Harbor to a point on land in position 40°53′06.69″ N, 073°28′19.9″ W; then north along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°55′24.09″ N, 073°29′49.09″ W near Whitewood Point; then west across Oyster Bay to a point on land in position 40°55′5.29″ N, 073°31′19.47″ W near Rocky Point; then south along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°54′04.11″ N, 073°30′29.18″ W near Plum Point; then northwest along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°54′09.06″ N, 073°30′45.71″ W; then southwest along the shoreline to a point on land in position 40°54′03.2″ N, 073°31′01.29″ W; and then south along the shoreline back to point of origin (NAD 83). All positions are approximate. 10.1 Head of the Riverfront Rowing Regatta Date: A single day in October. Time: 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Location: All waters of the Connecticut River, Hartford, CT between at point North of Wethersfield Cove at 41°43′52.17″ N, 072°38′40.38″ W and the Riverside Boat House 41°46′30.98″ N, 072°39′54.35″ W (NAD 83). [USCG-2008-0384, 77 FR 6956, Feb. 10, 2012, as amended by USCG-2012-1036, 78 FR 31404, May 24, 2013; USCG-2015-0100, 81 FR 31857, May 20, 2016; USCG-2020-0082, 85 FR 38070, June 25, 2020; USCG-2021-0029, 86 FR 37046, July 14, 2021; USCG-2023-0001, 88 FR 38399, June 13, 2023] § 100.110 East River 4th of July Fireworks, East River, Manhattan, NY. (a) Regulated areas. (1) Area ALPHA: (2) Area BRAVO: (3) Area CHARLIE: (4) Area DELTA: (5) Area ECHO: (6) Moving Protection Zone: (b) Definitions. Designated Representative Official Patrol Vessel Spectator (c) Regulations. (2) All vessels that are authorized by the COTP or a designated representative to enter the limited access areas established in this section must adhere to the following restrictions: (i) Area ALPHA access is limited to vessels greater than or equal to 20 meters (65.6ft) in length. (ii) Area BRAVO access is limited to vessels less than 20 meters (65.6ft) in length. (iii) All vessels are prohibited from entering area CHARLIE without permission from the COTP or a designated representative. (iv) Area DELTA access is limited to vessels greater than or equal to 20 meters (65.6ft) in length. (v) Area ECHO access is limited to vessels less than 20 meters (65.6ft) in length. (vi) All vessels are prohibited from entering the moving protection zone defined in paragraph (a)(6) of this section without permission from the COTP or a designated representative. (vii) Vessels desiring to utilize any of these limited access areas defined in paragraph (a) of this section must enter the area by 7:30 p.m. (3) During periods of enforcement all persons and vessels in the limited access areas defined in paragraph (a) of this section must comply with all lawful orders and directions from the COTP New York or the COTP New York's designated representative. (4) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within a limited access area defined in paragraph (a) of this section should contact the COTP New York at (718) 354-4356 or on VHF 16 to obtain permission. (5) Spectators or other vessels must not anchor, block, loiter or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the limited access area defined in paragraph (a) of this section during the effective dates and times unless authorized by COTP New York or designated representative. (6) The COTP or a representative will inform the public through local notice to mariners and/or Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the enforcement period for the regulated area as well as any changes of the enforcement times. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2022-0186, 87 FR 36765, June 21, 2022] § 100.111 Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY. (a) Regulated areas. High speed area. (2) Spectator area. (b) Definitions. Designated Representative Participant Spectator (c) Regulations. (2) No participant may transit at high-speed inside the high-speed zone when vessels are in or transiting through the navigational channel. (d) Enforcement period. (e) Information broadcasts. [USCG-2023-0015, 88 FR 37147, June 7, 2023] § 100.119 Special Local Regulation; East Passage, Narragansett Bay, RI. (a) Regulated area. Latitude Longitude 41°29′13″ N 071°20′07″ W 41°29′41″ N 071°20′87″ W 41°27′27″ N 071°22′00″ W 41°27′45″ N 071°22′83″ W (2) In the event that weather conditions prohibit a safe race start within the approach to Newport Harbor, the race will begin offshore and the following regulated area applies (NAD 83): Latitude Longitude 41°26′06″ N 071°22′27″ W 41°25′60″ N 071°21′97″ W 41°25′36″ N 071°22′65″ W 41°25′82″ N 071°22′93″ W (b) Effective period. (c) Special local regulations. (2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter the regulated area must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 508-457-3211. (3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this regulated area must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative. (d) Informational broadcasts. [USCG-2020-0035, 86 FR 29693, June 3, 2021] § 100.120 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Held in the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone. The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed in table 1 of this section. The regulations in this section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated. Actual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be published in a Local Notices to Mariners and broadcast over VHF-FM radio. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. (a) The following definitions apply to this section: (1) Designated Representative. (2) Official patrol vessels. (3) Spectators. (b) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without the COTP or Designated Representative approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the event. (c) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas shall contact the COTP or the Designated Representative via VHF channel 16 or (207) 741-5465 (Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Command Center) to obtain permission to do so. (d) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, unless authorized by COTP or Designated Representative. (e) The COTP or Designated Representative may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (f) The COTP or Designated Representative may delay or terminate any marine event in this section at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property. (g) For all power boat races listed, vessels not participating in this event, swimmers, and personal watercraft of any nature are prohibited from entering or moving within the regulated area unless authorized by the COTP or Designated Representative. Vessels within the regulated area must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with the progress of the event. (h) For all regattas and boat parades listed, spectator vessels operating within the regulated area shall maintain a separation of at least 50 yards from the participants. (i) For all rowing and paddling boat races listed, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a separation of at least 50 yards from the participants. (j) The specific calendar date upon which the listed event falls will be published through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register Table 1 to § 100.120 5.0 MAY 5.1 Tall Ships Visiting Portsmouth • Event Type: Regatta and Boat Parade. • Date: A multiday event in May. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portsmouth Harbor, New Hampshire, in the vicinity of Castle Island within the following points (NAD 83): 43°03′11″ N, 070°42′26″ W. 43°03′18″ N, 070°41′51″ W. 43°04′42″ N, 070°42′11″ W. 43°04′28″ N, 070°44′12″ W. 43°05′36″ N, 070°45′56″ W. 43°05′29″ N, 070°46′09″ W. 43°04′19″ N, 070°44′16″ W. 43°04′22″ N, 070°42′33″ W. 6.0 JUNE 6.1 Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in June. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in the vicinity of John's Island within the following points (NAD 83): 43°50′04″ N, 069°38′37″ W. 43°50′54″ N, 069°38′06″ W. 43°50′49″ N, 069°37′50″ W. 43°50′00″ N, 069°38′20″ W. 6.2 Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in June. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Rockland Harbor, Maine, in the vicinity of the Rockland Breakwater Light within the following points (NAD 83): 44°05′59″ N, 069°04′53″ W. 44°06′43″ N, 069°05′25″ W. 44°06′50″ N, 069°05′05″ W. 44°06′05″ N, 069°04′34″ W. 6.3 Gathering of the Fleet • Event Type: Tall Ship Parade. • Date: A one-day event in June. 1 • Time (Approximate): 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine, in the vicinity of Tumbler's Island within the following points (NAD 83): 43°51′02″ N, 069°37′33″ W. 43°50′47″ N, 069°37′31″ W. 43°50′23″ N, 069°37′57″ W. 43°50′01″ N, 069°37′45″ W. 43°50′01″ N, 069°38′31″ W. 43°50′25″ N, 069°38′25″ W. 43°50′49″ N, 069°37′45″ W. 6.4 Bass Harbor Blessing of the Fleet Lobster Boat Race • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in June. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Bass Harbor, Maine, in the vicinity of Lopaus Point within the following points (NAD 83): 44°13′28″ N, 068°21′59″ W. 44°13′20″ N, 068°21′40″ W. 44°14′05″ N, 068°20′55″ W. 44°14′12″ N, 068°21′14″ W. 6.5 Portland's Tallship Parade of Ships Event • Event Type: Regatta and Boat Parade. • Date: A multiday event in June/July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Casco Bay and the Fore River in the vicinity of Portland, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°37′44.25″ N, 070°12′37.64″ W. 43°38′28.11″ N, 070°12′37.64″ W. 43°39′08.52″ N, 070°13′20.17″ W. 43°39′28.58″ N, 070°13′25.24″ W. 43°39′07.70″ N, 070°13′59.62″ W. 43°38′55.05″ N, 070°14′41.91″ W. 43°39′00.94″ N, 070°15′01.55″ W. 43°39′45.05″ N, 070°15′09.11″ W. 43°39′38.10″ N, 070°14′13.03″ W. 43°39′04.06″ N, 070°13′29.75″ W. 43°37′57.21″ N, 070°12′56.69″ W. 7.0 JULY 7.1 Burlington 3rd of July Air Show • Event Type: Air Show. • Date: A one-day event held near July 4th. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Lake Champlain, Burlington, VT, within the following points (NAD 83): 44°28′51″ N, 073°14′21″ W. 44°28′57″ N, 073°13′41″ W. 44°28′05″ N, 073°13′26″ W. 44°27′59″ N, 073°14′03″ W. 7.2 Moosabec Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event held near July 4th. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Jonesport, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 44°31′21″ N, 067°36′44″ W. 44°31′36″ N, 067°36′47″ W. 44°31′44″ N, 067°35′36″ W. 44°31′29″ N, 067°35′33″ W. 7.3 Stonington Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Stonington, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 44°09′06″ N, 068°39′08″ W. 44°08′60″ N, 068°40′05″ W. 44°09′06″ N, 068°40′05″ W. 44°09′12″ N, 068°39′08″ W. 7.4 The Challenge Race • Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Lake Champlain in the vicinity of Button Bay State Park within the following points (NAD 83): 44°12′25″ N, 073°22′32″ W. 44°12′00″ N, 073°21′42″ W. 44°12′19″ N, 073°21′25″ W. 44°13′16″ N, 073°21′36″ W. 7.5 Friendship Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Friendship Harbor, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°57′51″ N, 069°20′46″ W. 43°58′14″ N, 069°19′53″ W. 43°58′19″ N, 069°20′01″ W. 43°58′00″ N, 069°20′46″ W. 7.6 Harpswell Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event during in July. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Potts Harbor, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°44′14″ N, 070°02′14″ W. 43°44′31″ N, 070°01′47″ W. 43°44′27″ N, 070°01′40″ W. 43°44′10″ N, 070°02′08″ W. 8.0 AUGUST 8.1 Eggemoggin Reach Regatta • Event Type: Wooden Boat Parade. • Date: A one-day event on a Saturday between the 15th of July and the 15th of August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Eggemoggin Reach, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 44°14′22″ N, 068°36′26″ W. 44°13′58″ N, 068°35′16″ W. 44°14′24″ N, 068°34′24″ W. 44°14′50″ N, 068°35′04″ W. 44°14′54″ N, 068°35′38″ W. 44°14′57″ N, 068°34′24″ W. 8.2 Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Winter Harbor, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 44°22′06″ N, 068°05′13″ W. 44°23′06″ N, 068°05′08″ W. 44°23′04″ N, 068°04′37″ W. 44°22′05″ N, 068°04′44″ W. 8.3 Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival • Event Type: Rowing and Paddling Boat Race. • Date: A multiday day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Burlington Bay within the following points (NAD 83): 44°28′49″ N, 073°13′22″ W. 44°28′41″ N, 073°13′36″ W. 44°28′28″ N, 073°13′31″ W. 44°28′38″ N, 073°13′18″ W. 8.4 Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Pemaquid Harbor, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°52′16″ N, 069°32′10″ W. 43°52′41″ N, 069°31′43″ W. 43°52′35″ N, 069°31′29″ W. 43°52′09″ N, 069°31′56″ W. 8.5 Multiple Sclerosis Regatta • Event Type: Regatta and Sailboat Race. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area for the start of the race includes all waters of Casco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of Peaks Island within the following points (NAD 83): 43°40′25″ N, 070°14′21″ W. 43°40′36″ N, 070°13′56″ W. 43°39′58″ N, 070°13′21″ W. 43°39′46″ N, 070°13′51″ W. 8.6 Multiple Sclerosis Harborfest Lobster Boat/Tugboat Races • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Portland Harbor, Maine, in the vicinity of Maine State Pier within the following points (NAD 83): 43°40′09″ N, 070°13′41″ W. 43°40′03″ N, 070°13′31″ W. 43°39′37″ N, 070°14′01″ W. 43°39′42″ N, 070°14′11″ W. 8.7 Long Island Lobster Boat Race • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Casco Bay, Maine, in the vicinity of Great Ledge Cove and Dorseys Cove off the north west coast of Long Island, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°41′59″ N, 070°08′59″ W. 43°42′04″ N, 070°09′10″ W. 43°41′41″ N, 070°09′38″ W. 43°41′36″ N, 070°09′30″ W. 8.8 Eastport Pirates Festival Invasion of Lubec Lobster Boat Race • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Date: A one-day event in August. 1 • Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. • Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Johnson Bay, Maine, within the following points (NAD 83): 43°41′59″ N, 070°08′59″ W. 43°42′04″ N, 070°09′10″ W. 43°41′41″ N, 070°09′38″ W. 43°41′36″ N, 070°09′30″ W. 1 [USCG-2019-0951, 85 FR 31365, May 26, 2020] § 100.130 Special Local Regulations; Recurring Annual Marine Events in Sector Boston Captain of the Port Zone. This section applies to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section. The regulations in this section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1 of this section. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations in this section with respect to each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be provided to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and/or Broadcast Notice to Mariners well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then the exact dates and times of the enforcement will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Federal Register http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. http://www.homeport.uscg.mil. (a) The Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.” Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the Captain of the Port, Sector Boston. (b) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without PATCOM approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the event. (c) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through LNM, unless authorized by an official patrol vessel. (d) PATCOM may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (e) PATCOM may delay or terminate any marine event in this subpart at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation or participant behavior. (f) For all power boat races listed, vessels operating within the regulated area must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with the progress of the event. (g) For all regattas, boat parades, and rowing and paddling boat races, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a separation of at least 50 yards from the participants. Table 1 3.0 MARCH 3.1 Hull Snow Row • Event Type: Rowing Regatta. • Sponsor: Hull Lifesaving Museum. • Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the second weekend of March, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 12:00 pm to 13:00 pm. • Location: All waters of Hingham Bay, between Windmill Point and Sheep's Island within the following points (NAD 83): 42°18.3′ N, 070°55.8′ W. 42°18.3′ N, 070°55.3′ W. 42°16.6′ N, 070°54.9′ W. 42°16.6′ N, 070°56.0′ W. 6.0 JUNE 6.1 Sea-Doo Regional Championships • Event Type: PWC Race. • Date: A two-day event on Saturday and Sunday during the first weekend of June, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm daily. • Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Salisbury Beach, Salisbury, MA, within a 100-yard radius of the race course site located at position 42°51.5′ N, 070°48.5′ W (NAD 83). 8.0 AUGUST 8.1 Haverhill River Run • Event Type: Power Boat Race. • Sponsor: Crescent Yacht Club and South Shore Outboard Association. • Date: A two-day event on Saturday and Sunday during the last weekend of August, as specified in the USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners. • Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. • Location: All waters of the Merrimack River, between the Interstate 495 Highway Bridge, located at position 42°46.1′ N, 071°07.2′ W (NAD 83), and the Haverhill-Groveland SR97/113 Bridge, located at position 42°45.8′ N, 071°02.1′ W (NAD 83). [USCG-2011-0109, 76 FR 69625, Nov. 9, 2011, as amended by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] § 100.169 Special Local Regulation; Washburn Board Across the Bay, Lake Superior; Chequamegon Bay, WI. (a) Location. (b) Effective period. (c) Regulations. [USCG-2017-0169, 82 FR 29736, June 30, 2017] § 100.170 Special Local Regulation; Breakers to Bridge Paddle Festival, Lake Superior, Keweenaw Waterway, MI. (a) Location. (b) Effective period. (c) Regulations. [USCG-2017-0170, 82 FR 27112, June 14, 2017] §§ 100.180-100.499 [Reserved] Subpart C—USCG East District § 100.500 [Reserved] § 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the USCG East District. Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 50713, Aug. 6, 2026. (a) Applicability. (b) Definitions. Buffer zone Captain of the Port Representative COTP Representative Event Patrol Commander Event PATCOM Non-participant Official patrol vessel official patrol Participant Race area Regulated area Spectator area (c) Patrol of the Marine Event. (d) Special local regulations Controls on vessel movement. (2) Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary. (ii) A person or vessel must comply with all instructions of the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel. (iii) A vessel operator may request permission to enter and transit through a regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through the regulated area, the vessel must proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the event area. (3) Race area. (4) Spectator area. (5) Regulated area. (6) Postponement or cancellation. (e) Contact information. (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940. (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525. (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—Captain of the Port Zone, Portsmouth, Virginia: (757) 483-8567. (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone, Wilmington, North Carolina: (910) 343-3882. (f) Application for marine events. (g) Enforcement periods. Federal Register (h) Regulations for specific marine events in paragraph (i) of this section USNA Blue Angels Air Show, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone. [email protected] (2) Air Show Baltimore, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone. [email protected] (i) Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage; (ii) Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage; (iii) Anchorage No. 3A, general anchorage; and (iv) Anchorage No. 3B, general anchorage and (v) Anchorage No. 3C, general anchorage. (i) Special Local Regulations—Recurring Events Within the USCG East District by COTP Zone. (1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone. Table 1 to Paragraph ( i Event Regulated area Enforcement 1 Sponsor Ocean City Air Show All navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points; latitude 39°15′57″ N, longitude 074°35′09″ W, thence northeast to latitude 39°16′34″ N, longitude 074°33′54″ W, thence southeast to latitude 39°16′17″ N, longitude 074°33′29″ W, thence southwest to latitude 39°15′40″ N, longitude 074°34′46″ W, thence northwest to point of origin, near Ocean City, NJ. One Sunday in September Ocean City, NJ. Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore Grand Prix All navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40°06′00″ N, longitude 074°01′51″ W, thence east to latitude 40°05′56″ N, longitude 074°01′16″ W, thence southwest to latitude 40°03′34″ N, longitude 074°01′53″ W, thence west to latitude 40°03′39″ N, longitude 74°02′37″ W, thence north parallel to the shoreline to the point of origin. 1. One Saturday and Sunday in May; or Offshore Performance Association (OPA) and New Jersey Offshore Racing Association. Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air show The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn between the following points: From a point along the shoreline at latitude 39°21′31″ N, longitude 074°25′04″ W, thence southeasterly to latitude 39°21′08″ N, longitude 074°24′48″ W, thence southwesterly to latitude 39°20′16″ N, longitude 074°27′17″ W, thence northwesterly to a point along the shoreline at latitude 39°20′44″ N, longitude 074°27′31″ W, thence northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′31″ N, longitude 074°25′04″ W. One consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in August Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce. Triathlons in Atlantic City All navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°21′27.47″ N, longitude 074°27′10.31″ W, thence northeast to latitude 39°21′33″ N, longitude 074°26′57″ W, thence northwest to latitude 39°21′37″ N, longitude 074°27′03″ W, thence southwest to latitude 39°21′29.88″ N, longitude 074°27′14.31″ W, thence south to latitude 39°21′19″ N, longitude 074°27′22″ W, thence east to latitude 39°21′18.14″ N, longitude 074°27′19.25″ W, thence north to point of origin, near Atlantic City, NJ. 1. One Saturday in August; and Atlantic City, NJ. Stockton Boat Race All navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway in Atlantic City, NJ within the polygon bounded by the following: Originating on the southwest portion at approximate position latitude 39°20′57″ N, longitude 074°27′59″ W; thence northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′35″ N, longitude 074°27′06″ W; thence east across the mouth of Beach Thorofare to the shoreline at latitude 39°21′41″ N, longitude 074°26′55″ W; thence east along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′42″ N, longitude 074°26′51″ W; thence southeast across the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway to the shoreline at latitude 39°21′43″ N, longitude 074°26′41″ W; thence southwest along the shoreline to approximate position latitude 39°20′55″ N, longitude 074°27′57″ W; thence north to the point of origin. One weekend in March or April Stockton University. Escape the Cape Swim All navigable waters of the Delaware Bay in Lower Township, NJ bounded by a line drawn from: Latitude 39°0′57″ N, longitude 074°56′56″ W in Villas, NJ, thence west to latitude 39°00′59″ N, longitude 074°57′15″ W, thence south to latitude 38°58′08″ N, longitude 074°58′11″ W, thence east to latitude 38°58′04″ N, longitude 074°57′52″ W in North Cape May, NJ, thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin. One Saturday or Sunday in June DelMoSports. Around the Island Paddle All waters within 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first event participants, to 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last event participants, and 100 yards on either side of participant and safety vessels during the event. The regulated area will move with the safety vessels and participants as they transit the waters east through Cape May Harbor, south through Cape May Inlet, west through the Atlantic Ocean, north through the Delaware Bay, then east through Cape May Canal, and terminate at the Lost Fishermen's Memorial in Cape May Harbor. The regulated area will move at the pace of event patrol vessels and participants. One Saturday or Sunday in June, July or August Desatnick Foundation. Manasquan Inlet Intracoastal Tug All waters of Manasquan Inlet extending 400 feet from either side of the rope located between approximate locations latitude 40°06′09″ N, longitude 74°02′08″ W and latitude 40°06′14″ N, longitude 74°02′08″ W. One Saturday or Sunday in September or October Borough of Manasquan. 1 Federal Register, (2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone. Table 2 to Paragraph ( i Event Regulated area Enforcement 1 Sponsor Air Show Baltimore Regulated area: All navigable waters of the Patapsco River, within an area bounded by a line connecting position latitude 39°16′00″ N, longitude 076°36′30″ W, thence east to latitude 39°16′00″ N, longitude 076°33′00″ W, thence south to latitude 39°14′30″ N, longitude 076°33′00″ W, thence west to latitude 39°14′30″ N, longitude 076°36′30″ W, thence north to point of origin, located between Port Covington and Seagirt Marine Terminal, Baltimore, MD. Spectator Area: All navigable waters of Patapsco River located between the northern boundary defined by a line drawn from the vicinity of North Locust Point Marine Terminal, Pier 1 thence east to Canton Industrial area, Pier 5; the south boundary is defined by a line drawn from vicinity of Whetstone Point thence east to Lazaretto Point. This area is located generally where Northwest Harbor, East Channel joins Patapsco River, Fort McHenry Channel, near Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, MD. This area is bound by a line to the north commencing at position latitude 39°16′01″ N, longitude 076°34′46″ W, thence east to latitude 39°16′01″ N, longitude 076°34′09″ W, and bound by a line to the south commencing at position latitude 39°15′39″ N, longitude 076°35′23″ W, thence east to latitude 39°15′26″ N, longitude 076°34′03″ W. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in this paragraph (i)(2). Biennial, even years: Historic Ships in Baltimore, Inc. Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge All navigable waters of Patapsco River, Northwest Harbor, in Baltimore, MD, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°35′00″ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°35′47″ W. 1. June 3rd; or Baltimore Dragon Boat Club. Bay Bridge Paddle All navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn from the western shoreline at latitude 39°01′05.23″ N, longitude 076°23′47.93″ W; thence eastward to latitude 39°01′02.08″ N, longitude 076°22′40.24″ W; thence southeastward to eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′13.70″ N, longitude 076°19′58.40″ W; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′17.08″ N, longitude 076°24′28.36″ W; thence southward to latitude 38°59′38.36″ N, longitude 076°23′59.67″ W; thence eastward to latitude 38°59′26.93″ N, longitude 076°23′25.53″ W; thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′40.32″ N, longitude 076°20′10.45″ W, located between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. The 1st Saturday or Sunday in June. ABC Events, Inc. Cambridge Classic Powerboat Race Regulated area: One weekend (a consecutive Saturday and Sunday) in May. Cambridge Power Boat Regatta Association. Race area: Buffer zone: Spectator area: Catholic Charities Dragon Boat Races The navigable waters of the Patapsco River, within the Inner Harbor, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°36′30″ W, located at Baltimore, MD. Biennial, even years: Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. Chestertown Tea Party Re-enactment All navigable waters of the Chester River, within a line connecting the following positions: Commencing at latitude 39°12′27″ N, longitude 076°03′46″ W, thence south to latitude 39°12′19″ N, longitude 076°03′53″ W, thence east to latitude 39°12′16″ N, longitude 076°03′48″ W, thence north to latitude 39°12′25″ N, longitude 076°03′41″ W, thence west to point of origin latitude 39°12′27″ N, longitude 076°03′46″ W, located at Chestertown, MD. The Saturday before Memorial Day. Chestertown Tea Party Festival, Inc. Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade All navigable waters of Spa Creek and the Severn River, shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn from Triton Light, at latitude 38°58′53.1″ N, longitude 076°28′34.3″ W, thence southwest to Horn Point, at 38°58′20.9″ N, longitude 076°28′27.1″ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn along 076°30′00″ W, that crosses the western end of Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD. The 2nd Saturday or Sunday in December. Eastport Yacht Club. Flying Point Park Outboard Regatta Regulated area: One weekend (a consecutive Saturday and Sunday) in May. Carolina Virginia Racing Association. Race area: Buffer zone: Spectator area: Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, The All navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′36.6″ N, longitude 076°23′55″ W, thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′14.2″ N, longitude 076°19′57.3″ W; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′18.4″ N, longitude 076°24′28.2″ W, thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′39.2″ N, longitude 076°20′8.8″ W. The 2nd Sunday in June. The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, Inc. Maryland Freedom Swim All navigable waters of the Choptank River, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn from latitude 38°35′14.2″ N, longitude 076°02′33.0″ W, thence south to latitude 38°34′08.3″ N, longitude 076°03′36.2″ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38°35′32.7″ N, longitude 076°02′58.3″ W, thence south to latitude 38°34′24.7″ N, longitude 076°04′01.3″ W, located at Cambridge, MD. 1. The 2nd Saturday or Sunday in May; or TCR Event Management. MRE Tug of War, The The navigable waters of Spa Creek from shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 feet from either side of a rope spanning Spa Creek from a position at latitude 38°58′36″ N, longitude 076°29′04.7″ W at Annapolis City Dock, thence to a position at latitude 38°58′25″ N, longitude 076°28′52.4″ W, at Eastport, MD shoreline, near the foot of 2nd Street. 1. The last Saturday in October; or The Maritime Republic of Eastport. NAS Patuxent River Air Expo All navigable waters of lower Patuxent River, near Solomons, MD, located between Fishing Point and base of break wall marking the entrance to East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 14), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°17′39″ N, longitude 076°25′47″ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°17′47″ N, longitude 076°26′00″ W, thence northeast to latitude 38°18′09″ N, longitude 076°25′40″ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°18′00″ N, longitude 076°25′25″ W, located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. All navigable waters of Chesapeake Bay, located approximately 500 yards north of break wall marking entrance to Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 32), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°16′53.9″ N, longitude 076°23′29.2″ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°16′40″ N, longitude 076°23′05″ W, thence southwest to latitude 38°16′19″ N, longitude 076°23′25″ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°16′30.4″ N, longitude 076°23′44.9″ W, located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. 1. The Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day (observed); or NAS Patuxent River. Ocean City Air Show All navigable waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within an area bounded by the following coordinates: Commencing at a point near the shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street, Ocean City, MD, latitude 38°21′48.8″ N, longitude 075°04′10″ W, thence eastward to latitude 38°21′32″ N, longitude 075°03′12″ W, thence south to latitude 38°19′22.7″ N, longitude 075°04′09.5″ W, thence west to latitude 38°19′38.5″ N, longitude 075°05′05.4″ W, thence north along the shoreline to point of origin, located adjacent to Ocean City, MD. 1. The 1st consecutive Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June; or Town of Ocean City, MD. Ocean City Offshore Grand Prix Regulated area: Race area: Buffer zone: Spectator area: 1. The 1st Sunday in May; or Offshore Powerboat Association. Oxford Funathlon Swim The navigable waters of the Tred Avon River from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn from latitude 38°42′25″ N, longitude 076°10′45″ W, thence south to latitude 38°41′37″ N, longitude 076°10′26″ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38°41′58″ N, longitude 076°11′04″ W, thence south to latitude 38°41′25″ N, longitude 076°10′49″ W, thence east to latitude 38°41′25″ N, longitude 076°10′30″ W, located between Bellevue, MD, and Oxford, MD. 1. The 1st Saturday or Sunday in June; or Charcot Marie Tooth Association and Therapies for Inherited Neuropathies. Rock Hall and Waterman's Triathlon Swims The navigable waters of Rock Hall Harbor from shoreline to shoreline, bounded by a line drawn from latitude 39°07′58.9″ N, longitude 076°15′02″ W, thence southeast and parallel along the harbor breakwall to latitude 39°07′50.1″ N, longitude 076°14′41.7″ W, located at Rock Hall, MD. 1. The Saturday and Sunday after Memorial Day (observed); and Kinetic Multisports, LLC. Southern Maryland Boat Club Summer and Fall Regattas Regulated area: Race area: Summer: Southern Maryland Boat Club. Buffer zone: Spectator areas: Southeast Spectator Fleet Area: South Spectator Fleet Area: Thunder on the Choptank Regulated area: 1. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in July; or Kent Narrows Racing Association. Race Area: Buffer zone: Spectator area: Tiki Lee's Shootout on the River High Speed Power Boat Event and Air Show Regulated area. This section will be enforced on the 2nd, 3rd or 4th, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in July. A Notification of Enforcement will be published 30 days prior to the event dates with specified enforcement times. Tiki Lee's Dock Bar of Sparrows Point, MD. Course Area. Buffer zone. Aerobatics box. East Spectator Fleet Area. Northwest Spectator Fleet Area. Southwest Spectator Fleet Area. USNA Blue Angels Air Show Regulated area: The Tuesday and Wednesday before Memorial Day (observed). U.S. Naval Academy. Spectator area: USNA Crew Races All navigable waters of the Severn River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn from the south shoreline at latitude 39°00′58″ N, longitude 076°31′32″ W, thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39°01′11″ N, longitude 076°31′10″ W. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5″ N, longitude 076°28′49″ W, thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58″ N, longitude 076°27′41″ W. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in April; and the 4th Saturday and Sunday in April; and the last Saturday and Sunday in April; and every Saturday and Sunday in May. U.S. Naval Academy. USNA Safety at Sea Seminar All navigable waters of the Severn River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by the Naval Academy (SR-450) Bridge and bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from Triton Light at latitude 38°58′53.0″ N, longitude 076°28′34.4″ W, thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58.7″ N, longitude 076°27′38.9″ W. 1. The 4th Saturday in March; or U.S. Naval Academy. Washington, DC Dragon Boat Festival All navigable waters of the Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded upstream by the Francis Scott Key Bridge and downstream by the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Georgetown, Washington, DC. 1. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in May; or Taiwan—U.S. Cultural Association. Washington's Crossing: Swim Across the Potomac All navigable waters of the Potomac River, encompassed by a line connecting the following points, beginning at Jones Point Park, VA, shoreline at latitude 38°47′35″ N, longitude 077°02′22″ W, thence east along the northern extent of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-495/I-95) Bridge, at mile 103.8, to the Rosilie Island shoreline at latitude 38°47′36″ N, longitude 077°01′32″ W, thence south along the Maryland shoreline to latitude 38°46′52″ N, longitude 077°01′13″ W, at National Harbor, MD shoreline, thence west across the Potomac River to the George Washington Memorial Parkway highway overpass and Cameron Run shoreline at latitude 38°47′23″ N, longitude 077°03′03″ W, thence north along the Virginia shoreline to the point of origin. The 1st Sunday in June. Wave One Swimming. Washington DC Sharkfest Swim All navigable waters of the Upper Potomac River, within an area bounded by a line connecting the following points: From the Rosilie Island shoreline at latitude 38°47′30.30″ N, longitude 077°01′26.70″ W, thence west to latitude 38°47′30.00″ N, longitude 077°01′37.30″ W, thence south to latitude 38°47′08.20″ N, longitude 077°01′37.30″ W, thence east to latitude 38°47′09.00″ N, longitude 077°01′09.20″ W, thence southeast along the pier to latitude 38°47′06.30″ N, longitude 077°01′02.50″ W, thence north along the shoreline and west along the southern extent of the Woodrow Wilson (I-95/I-495) Memorial Bridge and south and west along the shoreline to the point of origin, located at National Harbor, MD. 1. The 3rd Saturday or Sunday in June; or Enviro-Sports Productions Inc. 1 Federal Register, (3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—COTP Zone. Table 3 to Paragraph ( i Event Regulated area Enforcement 1 Sponsor Blackbeard Festival, Battle of Hampton Regulated area: Spectator areas: Area A: 1. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in May; or The 1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday in June; and City of Hampton. Area B: Cock Island Race The navigable waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the northern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, latitude 36°50′51.6″ N, longitude 076°18′07.9″ W and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N, longitude 076°17′51″ W; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N, longitude 076°18′07.7″ W, to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36°50′33.6″ N, longitude 076°17′54.1″ W; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, VA at latitude 36°50′13.2″ N, longitude 076°17′44.8″ W, and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″ N, longitude 076°17′37.5″ W; and bounded to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5″ N, longitude 076°17′14.5″ W, and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35″ N, longitude 076°17′10″ W. 1. The 2nd Saturday in June; or Portsmouth Boat Club & City of Portsmouth, VA. East River Fest All navigable waters of the East River within the following latitude and longitude points: 37°24′12.0″ N, 076°20′ 48.4″ W; 37°24′12.0″ N, 076°20′52.0″ W; 37°24′13.0″ N, 076°20′52.0″ W; 37°24′13.1″ N, 076°20′48.6″ W, located near Williams Wharf in Mathews, VA June or July—One Saturday Mathews Vol. Fire Dept. Hampton Cup Regatta Regulated area: Race area: Buffer zone A: 1. The 1st consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August; or Hampton Cup Regatta Boat Club. Buffer zone B: Spectator area: Mattaponi Drag Boat Race Regulated area: 1. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in June; or Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue Squad and Dive Team. Buffer zone: Spectator area: Mathews Wharf to Wharf Swim All navigable waters encompassed by the following points, in Mathews, Virginia: beginning at Hick's Wharf at latitude 37°24′34″ N, longitude 076°20′56″ W, thence east across the East River to latitude 37°24′34″ N, longitude 076°20′37″ W, thence south encompassing all shoreline to Williams Wharf at latitude 37°24′13″ N, longitude 076°20″ 49″, thence west back across the East River to latitude 37°24′14″ N, longitude 076°21′08″ W, thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin Third Saturday in August Mathews Outdoor Club. Norfolk Harborfest The navigable waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the north corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, latitude 36°50′51.6″ N, longitude 076°18′07.9″ W, and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36°51′00.3″ N, longitude 076°17′51″ W; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, at latitude 36°50′50.9″ N, longitude 076°18′07.7″ W, to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36°50′33.6″ N, longitude 076°17′54.1″ W; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, VA at latitude 36°50′13.2″ N, longitude 076°17′44.8″ W, and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8″ N, longitude 076°17′37.5″ W; and to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5″ N, longitude 076°17′14.5″ W, and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35″ N, longitude 076°17′10″ W. 1. The 1st consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June; or Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. Pony Penning Swim The navigable waters of Assateague Channel from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the east by a line drawn from latitude 37°55′01″ N, longitude 075°22′40″ W, thence south to latitude 37°54′50″ N, longitude 075°22′46″ W; and to the southwest by a line drawn from latitude 37°54′54″ N, longitude 075°23′00″ W, thence east to latitude 37°54′49″ N, longitude 075°22′49″ W. 1. The last Wednesday and following Friday in July; or Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department. Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races Regulated area: Race area: 1. The last Sunday in September; or City of Poquoson. Buffer zone: Spectator area: Power Boats at the Park All navigable waters of the Elizabeth River Western Branch within the following latitude and longitude points: 36°50′15.0″ N, 076°22′32.0″ W; 36°50′12.0″ N, 076°22′34.0″ W; 36°50′06.06″ N, 076°22′30.0″ W; 36°50′03.0″ N, 076°21′56.0″ W; 36°50′09.0″ N, 076°21′52.0″ W; 36°50′12.0″ N, 076°21′54.0″ W August—second or third Saturday and Sunday Portsmouth Power Boat Association. Something in the Water Regulated Area: The last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in April. Redrock Entertainment Services. Buffer zone: Spectator Area: Virginia Boat Club (VBC) Sprints Regatta on the James River All navigable waters of the James River in the vicinity of Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA. The regulated area includes a section of the James River approximately 1300 yards long and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38′04″ W, and bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38′54″ W, north of Robious Landing Park. 1. The 2nd Saturday or Sunday in June; or Virginia Boat Club Richmond, VA. York River Workboat Race All navigable waters encompassed by the following point: 37°14′09.0″ N 76°30′11.0″ W; 37°14′13.2″ N, 76°30′07.2″ W; 37°14′24.0″ N, 76°30′21.6″ W; 37°14′20.4″ N, 76°30′25.2″ W First Sunday in June York County. Yorktown Battle of the Boats The event includes two regulated areas on the York River. The first regulated area will encompass all navigable waters of the York River within the following latitude and longitude positions: 37°14′21.6″ N, 76°30′27.2″ W; 37°14′23.5″ N, 76°30′25.6″ W; 37°14′10.4″ N, 76°30′11.2″ W; 37°14′13.3″ N, 76°30′08.0″ W on Saturday for a high speed boat race. The second regulated area will encompass all navigable waters of the York River within the docking basin between the two Yorktown Waterfront piers bound by the following latitude and longitude positions: 37°14′22.4″ N, 076°30′29.0″ W; 37°14′19.4″ N, 076°30′24.4″ W; 37°14′18.1″ N, 076°30′27.3″ W; 37°14′21.0″ N, 076°30′30.1″ W on Sunday for a boat docking contest June—first Saturday and Sunday County of York. 1 Federal Register, (4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone. Table 4 to Paragraph ( i Event Regulated area Enforcement 1 Sponsor The Crossing All navigable waters of Lake Gaston, from shoreline to shoreline, directly under the length of Eaton Ferry Bridge (NC State Route 903), commencing at the southern bridge entrance at latitude 36°30′38″ N, longitude 077°57′53″ W, and extending to the northern bridge entrance at latitude 36°31′19″ N, longitude 077°57′33″ W, and bounded to the west by a line drawn parallel and 100 yards from and the western side of Eaton Ferry Bridge near Littleton, NC. The 2nd Saturday in August. Organization to Support the Arts, Infrastructure, and Learning on Lake Gaston, AKA O'SAIL. PPD Ironman North Carolina All navigable waters of Masonboro Inlet, shoreline to shoreline starting at location latitude 34°11′13″ N, longitude 077°48′53″ W, thence north along Banks Channel to latitude 34°12′14″ N, longitude 077°48′04″ W, thence west to Motts channel, terminating at Sea Path Marina at latitude 34°12′44″ N, longitude 077°48′25″ W, Wrightsville Beach, NC. 1. The 3rd Friday or Saturday in October; or Ironman, Wilmington, NC. Roanoke River Races All navigable waters of the Roanoke River in Plymouth, NC, from approximate positions: Latitude 35°52′25″ N, longitude 076°44′33″ W, then northwest to latitude 35°52′29″ N, longitude 076°44′37″ W, then southwest along the shoreline to latitude 35°52′00″ N, longitude 076°45′31″ W, then south to latitude 35°51′56″ N, longitude 076°45′30″ W, then northeast along the shoreline to the point of origin, a length of approximately one mile. 1. The 1st Saturday and Sunday in August; or Virginia Outlaw Drag Boat Association (VODBA). And Swim the Loop and Motts Channel Sprint All navigable waters surrounding Harbor Island, NC including Intracoastal waterway, Lees Cut, Banks Channel and Motts Channel. Enforcement area extends approximately 100 yards from the shoreline of Harbor Island and is bounded by a line connecting the following points; latitude 34°12′55″ N, longitude 077°48′59″ W, thence northeast to latitude 34°13′16″ N, longitude 077°48′39″ W, thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06″ N, longitude 077°48′18″ W, thence east to latitude 34°13′12″ N, longitude 077°47′41″ W, thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06″ N, longitude 077°47′33″ W, thence south to latitude 34°12′31″ N, longitude 077°47′47″ W, thence southwest to latitude 34°12′11″ N, longitude 077°48′01″ W, thence northwest to latitude 34°12′29″ N, longitude 077°48′29″ W, thence north to latitude 34°12′44″ N, longitude 077°48′32″ W, thence northwest to point of origin. 1. The 4th Saturday or Sunday in September; or Without Limits Coaching, Inc. Wilmington YMCA Triathlon All navigable waters of Motts Channel, from shoreline to shoreline and between Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located at latitude 34°12′17.8″ N, longitude 077°48′09.1″ W, thence westward to Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 25 (LLNR 30255), located at latitude 34°12′52.1″ N, longitude 077°48′53.5″ W. 1. The 3rd, 4th, or last Saturday in September; or Wilmington, NC, YMCA. Crystal Coast Grand Prix Powerboat Race All navigable waters of the AICW and Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina from approximate positions: latitude 34°42′55″ N, longitude 076°43′15″ W, then east to latitude 34°42′56″ N, longitude 076°42′13″ W, then east to latitude 34°42′57″ N, longitude 076°41′41″ W, then east to latitude 34°42′57″ N, longitude 076°41′25″ W, then south east to latitude 34°42′23″ N, longitude 076°40′44″ W, then south to latitude 34°41′59″ N, longitude 076°40′43″ W, then north west to latitude 34°42′32″ N, longitude 076°42′14″ W, then west to latitude 34°42′32″ N, longitude 076°43′15″ W, then north to its point of origin One consecutive Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday in September NC East Sports, Inc. Race area: Spectator area: Buffer zone: 1 Federal Register, [USCG-2020-0332, 86 FR 61696, Nov. 8, 2021, as amended by USCG-2022-0073, 87 FR 26272, May 4, 2022; USCG-2023-0510, 88 FR 67949, Oct. 3, 2023; USCG-2024-0361, 90 FR 13698, Mar. 26, 2025; USCG-2025-0262, 90 FR 21222, May 19, 2025; USCG-2025-0156, 90 FR 20798, May 16, 2025; USCG-2025-1108, 91 FR 25135, May 8, 2026; USCG-2026-0548, 91 FR 34157, June 5, 2026] §§ 100.550-100.699 [Reserved] Subpart D—USCG Southeast District § 100.700 [Reserved] § 100.701 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the USCG Southeast District. The following regulations apply to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in Table 1. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will also be published in the local notice to mariners and broadcast over VHF. (a) Definitions. Patrol Commander. Spectators. (b) Event patrol. (c) Special local regulations. (2) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (3) Only event sponsor designated participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area. (4) Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators may contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators must pass directly through the regulated area at safe speed and without loitering. (d) Contact information. (1) Captain of the Port Charleston, South Carolina: (843) 740-7050. (2) Captain of the Port Savannah, Georgia: (912) 652-4353. (3) Captain of the Port Jacksonville, Florida: (904) 247-7318. (4) Captain of the Port Miami, Florida: (305) 535-8701. (5) Captain of the Port Key West, Florida: (305) 292-8779. (6) Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg, Florida: (727) 824-7506. (7) Captain of the Port San Juan, Puerto Rico: (787) 289-2041. (e) Application for marine events. Table 1 to § 100.701 Number/date Event Sponsor Location (a) COTP Zone San Juan; Special Local Regulations 1. 1st Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of February CNSJ International Regatta Club Nautico de San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico; (i) Outer Harbor Race Area. All waters of Bahia de San Juan within a line connecting the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°28.4′ N, 66°07.6′ W; then south to Point 2 in position 18°28.1′ N, 66°07.8′ W; then southeast to Point 3 in position 18°27.8′ N, 66°07.4′ W; then southeast to point 4 in position 18°27.6′ N, 66°07.3′ W; then west to point 5 in position 18°27.6′ N, 66°07.8′ W; then north to point 6 in position 18°28.4′ N, 66°07.8′ W; then east to the origin. (ii) Inner Harbor Race Area; All waters of Bahia de San Juan within a line connecting the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°27.6′ N, 66°07.8′ W; then east to Point 2 in position 18°27.6′ N, 66°07.1′ W; then southeast to Point 3 in position 18°27.4′ N, 66°06.9′ W; then west to point 4 in position 18°27.4′ N, 66°07.7′ W; then northwest to the origin. 2. Last Full Weekend of March St. Thomas International Regatta St. Thomas Yacht Club St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; All waters of St. Thomas Harbor encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°19.9′ N, 64°55.9′ W; thence east to Point 2 in position 18°19.97′ N, 64°55.8′ W; thence southeast to Point 3 in position 18°19.6′ N, 64°55.6′ W; thence south to point 4 in position 18°19.1′ N, 64°55.5′ W; thence west to point 5 in position 18°19.1′ N, 64°55.6′ W; thence north to point 6 in position 18°19.6′ N, 64°55.8′ W; thence northwest back to origin at Harbor, St. Thomas, San Juan. 3. Last week of April St. Thomas Carnival Virgin Islands Carnival Committee St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; (i) Race Area. All waters of the St. Thomas Harbor located around Hassel Island, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.2′ N, 64°56.1′ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 18°19.7′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence south to Point 3 in position 18°19.4′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence southwest to point 4 in position 18°19.3′ N, 64°56.0′ W; thence northwest to point 5 in position 18°19.9′ N, 64°56.5′ W; thence northeast to point 6 in position 18°20.2′ N, 064°56.3′ W; thence east back to origin. (ii) Jet Ski Race Area. All waters encompassed the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.1′ N, 64°55.9′ W; thence west to Point 2 in position 18°20.1′ N, 64°56.1′ W; thence north to Point 3 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°56.1′ W; thence east to Point 4 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°55.9′ W; thence south back to origin. (iii) Buffer Zone. All waters of the St. Thomas Harbor located around Hassel Island, encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°55.9′ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 18°19.7′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence south to Point 3 in position 18°19.3′ N, 64°55.72′ W; thence southwest to Point 4 in position 18°19.2′ N, 64°56′ W; thence northwest to Point 5 in position 18°19.9′ N, 64°56.5′ W; thence northeast to Point 6 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°56.3′ W; thence east back to origin. (iv) Spectator Area. All waters of the St. Thomas Harbor located east of Hassel Island, encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°55.8′ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 18°19.9′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence northeast to Point 3 in position 18°20.2′ N, 64°55.5′ W; thence northwest back to origin. 4. 1st Sunday of May Ironman 70.3 St. Croix Project St. Croix, Inc St. Croix (Christiansted Harbor), U.S. Virgin Islands; All waters encompassed within the following points: Point 1 on the shoreline at Kings Wharf at position 17°44′51″ N, 064°42′16″ W, thence north to point 2 at the southwest corner of Protestant Cay in position 17°44′56″ N, 064°42′12″ W, then east along the shoreline to point 3 at the southeast corner of Protestant Cay in position 17°44′56″ N, 064°42′08″ W, thence northeast to point 4 at Christiansted Harbor Channel Round Reef Northeast Junction Lighted Buoy RR in position 17°45′24″ N, 064°41′45″ W, thence southeast to point 5 at Christiansted Schooner Channel Lighted Buoy 5 in position 17°45′18″ N, 064°41′43″ W, thence southwest to point 6 at Christiansted Harbor Channel Buoy 15 in position 17°44′56″ N, 064°41′56″ W, thence southwest to point 7 on the shoreline north of Fort Christiansted in position 17°44′51″ N, 064°42′05″ W, thence west along the shoreline to origin. 5. July 4th Fireworks Display St. John Festival & Cul., Org St. John (West of Cruz Bay/Northeast of Steven Cay), U.S. Virgin Islands; All waters from the surface to the bottom for a radius of 200 yards centered around position 18°19′55″ N, 064°48′06″ W. 6. 3rd Week of July, Sunday San Juan Harbor Swim Municipality of Cataño San Juan Harbor, San Juan, Puerto Rico; All waters encompassed within the following points: Point 1: La Puntilla Final, Coast Guard Base at position 18°27′33″ N, 066°07′00″ W, then south to point 2: Cataño Ferry Pier at position 18°26′36″ N, 066°07′00″ W, then northeast along the Cataño shoreline to point 3: Punta Cataño at position 18°26′40″ N, 066°06′48″ W, then northwest to point 4: Pier 1 San Juan at position 18°27′40″ N, 066°06′49″ W, then back along the shoreline to origin. 7. 1st Sunday of September Cruce A Nado International Cruce a Nado Inc Ponce Harbor, Bahia de Ponce, San Juan; All waters of Bahia de Ponce encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 17°58.9′ N, 66°37.5′ W; thence southwest to Point 2 in position 17°57.5′ N, 66°38.2′ W; thence southeast to Point 3 in position 17°57.4′ N, 66°37.9′ W; thence northeast to point 4 in position 17°58.7′ N, 66°37.3′ W; thence northwest along the northeastern shoreline of Bahia de Ponce to the origin. 8. 2nd Sunday of October St. Croix Coral Reef Swim The Buccaneer Resort St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; All waters of Christiansted Harbor within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°45.7′N, 64°40.6′ W; then northeast to Point 2 in position 18°47.3′ N, 64°37.5 W; then southeast to Point 3 in position 17°46.9′ N, 64°37.2′ W; then southwest to point 4 in position 17°45.51′ N, 64°39.7′ W; then northwest to the origin. 9. December 31st Fireworks St. Thomas, Great Bay Mr. Victor Laurenza, Pyrotecnico, New Castle, PA St. Thomas (Great Bay area), U.S. Virgin Islands; All waters within a radius of 600 feet centered around position 18°19′14″ N, 064°50′18″ W. 10. December—1st week Christmas Boat Parade St. Croix Christmas Boat Committee St. Croix (Christiansted Harbor), U.S. Virgin Islands; 200 yards off-shore around Protestant Cay beginning in position 17°45′56″ N, 064°42′16″ W, around the cay and back to the beginning position. 11. December—2nd week Christmas Boat Parade Club Nautico de San Juan San Juan, Puerto Rico; Parade route. All waters of San Juan Harbor within a moving zone that will begin at Club Nautico de San Juan, move towards El Morro and then return, to Club Nautico de San Juan; this zone will at all times extend 50 yards in front of the lead vessel, 50 yards behind the last vessel, and 50 yards out from all participating vessels. (b) COTP Zone Key West; Special Local Regulations 1. Last Friday in April Conch Republic Navy Parade and Battle Conch Republic Navy, LLC Location: All waters approximately 150 yards offshore from Ocean Key Sunset Pier, Mallory Square and Pier B within the Key West Harbor in Key West, Florida. 2. One Saturday in June Swim Around Key West College of the Florida Keys Location: Beginning at Smathers Beach in Key West, Florida. The regulated area will move, west to the area offshore of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, north through Key West Harbor, east through Fleming Cut, south on Cow Key Channel and west back to origin. The center of the regulated area will at all times remain approximately 50 yards offshore of the island of Key West Florida; extend 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first race participants; extend 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants; and at all times extend 100 yards on either side of the race participants and safety vessels. Depending on the weather on the day of race, the racecourse might proceed counter-clockwise to accommodate for current and wind. 3. One Saturday in June Annual Swim Around Key West Anna Fugina Location: Beginning at Higgs Beach in Key West, Florida. The regulated area will move, west to the area offshore of Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park, north through Key West Harbor, east through Fleming Cut, south on Cow Key Channel and west, past Smathers Beach and back to origin. The center of the regulated area will at all times remain approximately 50 yards offshore of the island of Key West Florida; extend 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first race participants; extend 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants; and at all times extend 100 yards on either side of the race participants and safety vessels. Depending on the weather on the day of race, the racecourse might proceed counter-clockwise to accommodate for current and wind. 4. One Saturday in September Alligator Reef Lighthouse Swim Friends of The Pool, Inc Location(s) (Primary): Beginning at a point Latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to latitude 24°51.07′ N, longitude 080°37.14′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to point of origin at latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W. Location(s) (Alternate): Beginning at a point Latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W, thence to latitude 24°53.25′ N, longitude 080°37.04′ W, thence to latitude 24°52.05′ N, longitude 080°38.85′ W, thence to latitude 24°54.36′ N, longitude 080°37.72′ W, thence to point of origin at latitude 24°54.82′ N, longitude 080°38.03′ W. 5. 2nd week (Wednesday through Sunday) in November Key West Offshore World Championship Race World Offshore Location: In the Atlantic Ocean, off the tip of Key West, Florida, on the waters of the Key West Main Ship Channel, Key West Turning Basin, and Key West Harbor Entrance. (c) COTP Zone Jacksonville; Special Local Regulations 1. Last Saturday of February El Cheapo Sheepshead Tournament Jacksonville Offshore Fishing Club Mayport Boat Ramp, Jacksonville, Florida; 500 foot radius from the boat ramp. 2. 1st Saturday of March Jacksonville Invitational Stanton Rowing Foundation (May vary) Ortega River Race Course, Jacksonville, Florida; South of Timuquana Bridge. 3. 1st Saturday of March Stanton Invitational (Rowing Race) Stanton Rowing Foundation Ortega River Race Course, Jacksonville, Florida; South of Timuquana Bridge. 4. 1st weekend of March Hydro X Tour H2X Racing Promotions Lake Dora, Tavares, Florida; All waters encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 28°47′59″ N, 81°43′41″ W; thence south to Point 2 in position 28°47′53″ N, 81°43′41″ W; thence east to Point 3 in position 28°47′53″ N, 81°43′19″ W; thence north to Point 4 in position 28°47′59″ N, 81°43′19″ W; thence west back to origin. 5. 2nd Full Weekend of March TICO Warbird Air Show Valiant Air Command Titusville; Indian River, FL: All waters encompassed within the following points: Starting at the shoreline then due east to Point 1 at position 28°31′25.15″ N, 080°46′32.73″ W, then south to Point 2 located at position 28°30′55.42″ N, 080°46′32.75″ W, then due west to the shoreline. 6. 3rd Weekend of March Tavares Spring Thunder Regatta Classic Race Boat Association Lake Dora, Florida, waters 500 yards seaward of Wooten Park. 7. Palm Sunday in March or April Blessing of the Fleet—Jacksonville City of Jacksonville Office of Special Events St. Johns River, Jacksonville, Florida in the vicinity of Jacksonville Landing between the Main Street Bridge and Acosta Bride. 8. Palm Sunday in March or April Blessing of the Fleet—St. Augustine City of St. Augustine St. Augustine Municipal Marina (entire marina), St. Augustine Florida. 9. 1st Full Weekend of April (Saturday and Sunday) Mount Dora Yacht Club Sailing Regatta Mount Dora Yacht Club Lake Dora, Mount Dora, Florida—500 feet off Grantham Point. 10. 3rd Saturday of April Jacksonville City Championships Stanton Rowing Foundation Ortega River Race Course, Jacksonville, Florida; South of Timuquana Bridge. 11. 3rd Weekend of April Florida Times Union Redfish Roundup The Florida Times-Union Sister's Creek, Jacksonville, Florida; All waters within a 100 yard radius of Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sister's Creek Marina, Sister's Creek. 12. 2nd Weekend in May Saltwater Classic—Port Canaveral Cox Events Group All waters of the Port Canaveral Harbor located in the vicinity of Port Canaveral, Florida encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 28°24′32″ N, 080°37′22″ W, then north to Point 2 at 28°24′35″ N, 080°37′22″ W, then due east to Point 3 at 28°24′35″ N, 080°36′45″ W, then south to Point 4 at 28°24′32″ N, 080°36′45″, then west back to the original point. 13. 1st Friday of May Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Pirate Landing and Fireworks City of Fernandina Beach All waters within a 500 yard radius around approximate position 30°40′15″ N, 81°28′10″ W. 14. 1st Saturday of May Mug Race The Rudder Club of Jacksonville, Inc St. Johns River; Palatka to Buckman Bridge. 15. 3rd Friday-Sunday of May Space Coast Super Boat Grand Prix Super Boat International Productions, Inc Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Cocoa Beach, Florida includes all waters encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 28°22′16″ N, 80°36′04″ W; thence east to Point 2 in position 28°22′15″ N, 80°35′39″ W; thence south to Point 3 in position 28°19′47″ N, 80°35′55″ W; thence west to Point 4 in position 28°19′47″ N, 80°36′22″ W; thence north back to origin. 16. 4th Weekend of May Memorial Day RiverFest City of Green Cove Springs St. Johns River, Green Cove Springs, Florida; All waters within a 500-yard radius around approximate position 29°59′39″ N, 081°40′33″ W. 17. Last full week of May (Monday-Friday) Bluewater Invitational Tournament Northeast Florida Marlin Association There is a no-wake zone in affect from the St. Augustine City Marina out to the end of the St. Augustine Jetty's 6 a.m.-8 a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. during the above days. 18. 2nd Weekend of June Hydro X Tour H2X Racing Promotions Lake Dora, Tavares, Florida; All waters encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 28°47′59″ N, 81°43′41″ W; thence south to Point 2 in position 28°47′53″ N, 81°43′41″ W; thence east to Point 3 in position 28°47′53″ N, 81°43′19″ W; thence north to Point 4 in position 28°47′59″ N, 81°43′19″ W; thence west back to origin. 19. 1st Saturday of June Florida Sport Fishing Association Offshore Fishing Tournament Florida Sport Fishing Association Port Canaveral, Florida from Sunrise Marina to the end of Port Canaveral Inlet. 20. 2nd weekend of June (Saturday and Sunday) Kingfish Challenge Ancient City Game Fish Association There is a no-wake zone in affect from the St. Augustine City Marina in St. Augustine, Florida out to the end of the St. Augustine Jetty's 6 a.m.-8 a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m. 21. 3rd Friday-Sunday of June Daytona Beach Grand Prix of the Sea Powerboat P1-USA All waters of the Atlantic Ocean East of Cocoa Beach, Florida encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 29°14′60″ N, 81°00′77″ W; thence east to Point 2 in position 29°14′78″ N, 80°59′802″ W; thence south to Point 3 in position 28°13′860″ N, 80°59′76″ W; thence west to Point 4 in position 29°13′68″ N, 81°00′28″ W; thence north back to origin. 22. 3rd Saturday of July Halifax Rowing Association Summer Regatta Halifax Rowing Association Halifax River, Daytona, Florida, south of Memorial Bridge—East Side. 23. 3rd week of July Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament Jacksonville Marine Charities, Inc Jacksonville, Florida; All waters of the St. Johns River, from lighted buoy 10 (LLNR 2190) in approximate position 30°24′22″ N, 081°24′59″ W to Lighted Buoy 25 (LLNR 7305). 24. Last weekend of September Jacksonville Dragon Boat Festival In the Pink Boutique, Inc St. John's River, Jacksonville, Florida. In front of the Landing, between the Acosta & Main Street bridges from approximate position 30°19′26″ N, 081°39′47″ W to approximate position 30°19′26″ N, 81°39′32″ W. 25. 2nd week of October First Coast Head Race Stanton Rowing Foundation St. Johns River and Arlington River, Jacksonville, Florida, starting near the Arlington Marina and ending on the Arlington River near the Atlantic Blvd. Bridge. 26. 1st weekend of November Hydro X Tour H2X Racing Promotions Lake Dora, Tavares, Florida; All waters encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 28°47′59″ N, 81°43′41″ W; thence south to Point 2 in position 28°47′53″ N, 81°43′41″ W; thence east to Point 3 in position 28°47′53″ N, 81°43′19″ W; thence north to Point 4 in position 28°47′59″ N, 81°43′19″ W; thence west back to origin. 27. 3rd Weekend of November Tavares Fall Thunder Regatta Classic Race Boat Association Lake Dora, Florida, waters 500 yards seaward of Wooten Park. 28. 2nd Saturday of December St. Johns River Christmas Boat Parade St. Johns River Christmas Boat Parade, Inc St. Johns River, Deland, Florida; Whitehair Bridge, Deland to Lake Beresford. 29. 2nd Saturday of December Christmas Boat Parade (Daytona Beach/Halifax River) Halifax River Yacht Club Daytona Beach, Florida; Halifax River from Seabreeze Bridge to Halifax Harbor Marina. (d) COTP Zone Savannah; Special Local Regulations 1. May, 2nd weekend, Sunday Blessing of the Fleet—Brunswick Knights of Columbus—Brunswick Brunswick River from the start of the East branch of the Brunswick River (East Brunswick River) to the Golden Isles Parkway Bridge. 2. 3rd full weekend of July Augusta Southern Nationals Drag Boat Races Augusta Southern Nationals Savannah River, Augusta, Georgia, from the US Highway 1 (Fifth Street) Bridge at mile 199.5 to Eliot's Fish Camp at mile 197. 3. Last weekend of September Ironman 70.3 Ironman All waters of the Savannah River encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 33°28′44″ N, 81°57′53″ W; thence northeast to Point 2 in position 33°28′50″ N, 81°57′50″ W; thence southeast to Point 3 in position 33°27′51″ N, 81°55′36″ W; thence southwest to Point 4 in position 33°27′47″ N, 81°55′43″ W; thence northwest back to origin. 4. 1st Saturday after Thanksgiving Day in November Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights and Fireworks Westin Resort, Savannah Savannah River, Savannah Riverfront, Georgia, Talmadge bridge to a line drawn at 146 degrees true from Dayboard 62. 5. 2nd Saturday of November Head of the South Regatta Augusta Rowing Club Savannah River, Augusta, Georgia; All waters within a moving zone, beginning at Daniel Island Pier in approximate position 32°51′20″ N, 079°54′06″ W, South along the coast of Daniel Island, across the Wando River to Hobcaw Yacht Club, in approximate position 32°49′20″ N, 079°53′49″ W, South along the coast of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., to Charleston Harbor Resort Marina, in approximate position 32°47′20″ N, 079°54′39″ W. There will be a temporary Channel Closer from 0730 to 0815 on June 01, 2013 between Wando River Terminal Buoy 3 (LLNR 3305), and Wando River Terminal Buoy 5 (LLNR 3315). The zone will at all times extend 75 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first race participants; 75 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants; and at all times extending 100 yards on either side of the race participants and safety vessels. [USCG-2007-0179, 73 FR 4461, Jan. 25, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-0272, 81 FR 38074, June 13, 2016; USCG-2018-0231, 84 FR 7288, Mar. 4, 2019; USCG-2018-0949, 85 FR 23221, Apr. 27, 2020; USCG-2019-0691, 85 FR 33544, June 2, 2020; USCG-2023-0690, 89 FR 58625, July 19, 2024; Docket No. USCG-2023-0690, 89 FR 63291, Aug. 5, 2024] § 100.702 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Captain of the Port Miami. The following regulations apply to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section and will be effective annually for the duration listed. The Coast Guard will notify the maritime community of exact dates and times each regulation will be in effect and the nature of each event ( e.g. Federal Register, (a) Definitions. (1) Designated Representative. (2) Spectators. (b) Event patrol. (c) Special local regulations. (2) The COTP Miami or Designated Representative may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (3) Only event sponsor designated participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area, unless otherwise authorized by the COTP Miami or Designated Representative. (4) Spectators may request permission from the COTP Miami or Designated Representative to enter, transit, remain within, or anchor in the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators must abide by the directions of the COTP Miami or a Designated Representative. The COTP Miami or Designated Representative may delay or terminate any event in this subpart at any time to ensure safety of life or property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation, or participant behavior. Table 1 to § 100.702—Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Miami [Datum NAD 1983] Date/time Event/sponsor Location Regulated area 1. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in May. Time (Approximate): Stuart Sailfish Regatta (Boat Race). Sponsor: Stuart, FL Location: 2. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in May. Time (Approximate): Miami Beach Air and Sea Show. Sponsor: Miami Beach, FL Location: 3. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in May. Time (Approximate): Fort Lauderdale Air Show. Sponsor: Fort Lauderdale, FL Location: 4. One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) in September. Time (Approximate): Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon. Sponsor: Miami, FL Location: 5. One weekend (Saturday, and Sunday) in October. Time (Approximate): Columbus Day Regatta. Sponsor: Miami, FL Location: 6. One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) in October. Time (Approximate): Ironman 70.3 (Swim Event). Sponsor: Miami, FL Location: 7. One weekend Saturday, and Sunday in November. Time (Approximate): P1 Fort Lauderdale Grand Prix of the Seas. Sponsor: Fort Lauderdale, FL Location: 8. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): Boynton Beach & Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: Boynton Beach, FL Location: 9. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: Palm Beach, FL Location: 10. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): Miami Outboard Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: Miami, FL Location: 11. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Sponsor: Fort Lauderdale, FL Location: 12. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): City of Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: Pompano Beach, FL Location: [USCG-2018-0749, 85 FR 8403, Feb. 14, 2020] § 100.703 Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg. This section applies to the marine events listed in table 1 of this section. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in table 1. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be provided to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, or both, well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then the exact dates and times of the enforcement will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register (a) Definitions. (1) Designated representative. (2) Spectators. (b) Event patrol. (c) Special local regulations. (2) The COTP St. Petersburg or designated representative may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation, or participant behavior. (3) Only event sponsor designated participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area, unless otherwise authorized by the COTP St. Petersburg or designated representative. (4) Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators may contact the COTP St. Petersburg or designated representative to request permission to enter, transit through, remain within, or anchor in the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators must abide by the directions of the COTP St. Petersburg or a designated representative. Table 1 to § 100.703—Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg Date/time Event/sponsor Location Regulated area 1. One Saturday in January Gasparilla Invasion and Parade/Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla Tampa, Florida Location: Additional Regulation: (1) Entrance into the regulated area is prohibited to all commercial marine traffic from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST on the day of the event. (2) The regulated area will include a 100 yard Safety Zone around the vessel JOSE GASPAR while docked at the Tampa Yacht Club until 6 p.m. EST on the day of the event. (3) The regulated area is a “no wake” zone. (4) All vessels within the regulated area shall stay 50 feet away from and give way to all officially entered vessels in parade formation in the Gasparilla Marine Parade. (5) When within the marked channels of the parade route, vessels participating in the Gasparilla Marine Parade may not exceed the minimum speed necessary to maintain steerage. (6) Jet skis and vessels without mechanical propulsion are prohibited from the parade route. (7) Vessels less than 10 feet in length are prohibited from the parade route unless capable of safely participating. (8) Vessels found to be unsafe to participate at the discretion of a present Law Enforcement Officer are prohibited from the parade route. (9) Northbound vessels in excess of 65 feet in length without mooring arrangement made prior to the date of the event are prohibited from entering Seddon Channel unless the vessel is officially entered in the Gasparilla Marine Parade. (10) Vessels not officially entered in the Gasparilla Marine Parade may not enter the parade staging area box within the following coordinates: 27°53′53″ N, 082°27′47″ W; 27°53′22″ N, 082°27′10″ W; 27°52′36″ N, 082°27′55″ W; 27°53′02″ N, 082°28′31″ W. 2. One Saturday in February Bradenton Area River Regatta/City of Bradenton Bradenton, FL Location(s): Enforcement Area Enforcement Area 3. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in March Gulfport Grand Prix/Gulfport Grand Prix LLC Gulfport, FL Location(s): Race Area. (2) Buffer Zone. 4. One weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in July Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix/Powerboat P-1 USA, LLC. Sarasota, FL Location: 5. One weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August Clearwater AquaX Grand Prix/Powerboat P-1 USA, LLC Clearwater, FL Location: 6. One weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in September St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix St. Petersburg, FL Location: 7. One weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in September Clearwater Offshore Nationals/Race World Offshore Clearwater, FL Locations: Race Area. (2) Spectator Area. (3) Enforcement Area. 8. One Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October Roar Offshore/OPA Racing LLC Fort Myers Beach, FL Location: 9. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in October OPA World Championships/Englewood Beach Waterfest Englewood Beach, FL Location: [USCG-2018-0949, 85 FR 23225, Apr. 27, 2020, as amended by USCG-2022-0171, 87 FR 33016, June 1, 2022; USCG-2023-0597, 89 FR 16687, Mar. 8, 2024; USCG-2024-0244, 89 FR 72325, Sept. 5, 2024; USCG-2025-0528, 90 FR 43390, Sept. 9, 2025] § 100.704 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Captain of the Port Charleston. The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section. The regulations in this section will be effective annually for the duration listed in Table 1 of this section. The Coast Guard will notify the maritime community of exact dates and times each regulation will be in effect and the nature of each event ( e.g. Federal Register, (a) Definitions. (1) Designated representative. (2) Spectators. (b) Event patrol. (c) Special local regulations. (2) The COTP Charleston or designated representative may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (3) Only event sponsor designated participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area, unless otherwise authorized by the COTP Charleston or designated representative. (4) Spectators may request permission from the COTP Charleston or designated representative to enter, transit, remain within, or anchor in the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators must abide by the directions of the COTP Charleston or a designated representative. (d) Event delays or termination. Table 1 to § 100.704—Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Captain of the Port Charleston [Datum NAD 1983] Date/time Event/sponsor Location Regulated area 1. The First Saturday in April: Time (Approximate): 7 a.m. to 10 a.m Cooper River Bridge Run Charleston, SC and Mt. Pleasant, SC Location: The following is a safety or security zone. All waters of the Cooper River, and Town Creek Reaches encompassed within the following points: Beginning at 32°48′32″ N, 079°56′08″ W, thence east to 32°48′20″ N, 079°54′20″ W, thence south to 32°47′20″ N, 079°54′29″ W, thence west to 32°47′20″ N, 079°55′28″ W, thence north to origin. 2. One week (Monday through Sunday) in April: Time (Approximate): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Charleston Race Week Charleston, SC Location: There are five race areas: 3. One Saturday or Sunday in April: Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m Myrtle Beach Triathlon Myrtle Beach, SC Location: The following is a safety zone: Certain waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway within the following two points of position and the North shore: 33°45′03″ N, 78°50′47″ W to 33°45′18″ N, 78°50′14″ W, located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 4. One Saturday or Sunday during the last two weeks of May or the first two weeks of June: Time (Approximate): 6 a.m. to 11 a.m Low Country Splash Charleston, SC and Mt. Pleasant, SC Location: All waters within a moving safety zone, beginning at Daniel Island Pier in approximate position 32°51′20″ N, 079°54′06″ W, south along the coast of Daniel Island, across the Wando River to Hobcaw Yacht Club, in approximate position 32°49′20″ N, 079°53′49″ W, south along the coast of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., to Charleston Harbor Resort Marina, in approximate position 32°47′20″ N, 079°54′39″ W. 5. One night during the first week of July: Time (Approximate): 8 p.m. to 10 p.m North Charleston Fireworks North Charleston, SC Location: The following is a safety zone. All waters within a 500-yard radius of the barge, from which fireworks will be launched on the bank of the Cooper River at River Front Park in North Charleston, South Carolina. 6. One night during the first week of July: Time (Approximate): 8 p.m. to 10 p.m Patriots Point Fireworks Mt. Pleasant, SC Location: The following is a safety zone: All waters within a 500-yard radius of the barge, from which fireworks will be launched on the bank of the Cooper River at Patriots Point in Charleston, SC. 7. Ten consecutive days (Friday through the next Sunday) in July: Time (Approximate): 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day Beaufort Water Festival Beaufort, SC Location: All waters 200 yards from seawall at Waterfront Park extending from Lady's Island Bridge to Spanish Point in Beaufort, SC. 8. One Saturday or Sunday in July: Time (Approximate): 12 p.m. to 5 p.m Beaufort Water Festival Air Show Beaufort, SC Location: The following is a safety zone: A portion Beaufort River near Riverfront Park in Beaufort, SC. The zone is 700 feet wide by 2600 feet in length on waters of the Beaufort River encompassed within the following points: (1) 32°25′47″ N/080°40′44″ W, (2) 32°25′41″ N/080°40′14″ W, (3) 32°25′35″ N/080°40′16″ W, (4) 32°25′40″ N/080°40′46″ W. 9. One Saturday or Sunday during the last two weeks of September or the first two weeks of October: Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m Swim Around Charleston Charleston, SC Location: The following is a moving safety zone. All waters 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first race participants, 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last race participants, and at all times extends 100 yards on either side of safety vessels. The Swim Around Charleston swimming race consists of a 12 mile course that starts at Remley's Point on the Wando River in approximate position 32°48′49″ N, 79°54′27″ W, crosses the main shipping channel under the main span of the Ravenel Bridge, and finishes at the I-526 bridge and boat landing on the Ashley River in approximate position 32°50′14″ N, 80°01′23″ W. 10. One Friday, Saturday or Sunday in December: Time (Approximate): 4 p.m. to 9 p.m Charleston Parade of Boats Charleston, SC Location: Charleston harbor, South Carolina, from Anchorage A through Shutes Folly, Horse Reach, Hog Island Reach, Town Creek Lower Reach, Ashley River, and finishing at City Marina. [USCG-2019-0691, 85 FR 33545, June 2, 2020] § 100.721 Special Local Regulations; Clearwater Super Boat National Championship, Gulf of America; Clearwater Beach, FL. (a) Regulated Areas. (1) Race Area. (2) Spectator Area. (3) Enforcement Area. (b) Definition. (c) Regulations. (2) Designated representatives may control vessel traffic throughout the enforcement area as determined by the prevailing conditions. (3) All vessels are to be anchored and/or operate at a No Wake Speed in the spectator area. On-scene designated representatives will direct spectator vessels to the spectator area. (4) Persons and vessels may request authorization to enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated areas by contacting the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg by telephone at (727) 824-7506, or a designated representative via VHF radio on channel 16. If authorization is granted by the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative, all persons and vessels receiving such authorization must comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg or a designated representative. (d) Enforcement Date. [USCG-2014-0657, 80 FR 3882, Jan. 26, 2015] § 100.724 Annual Augusta Invitational Rowing Regatta; Savannah River, Augusta, GA. (a) Definitions Regulated area. (2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. (b) Special local regulations. (2) After the termination of the Invitational Rowing Regatta each day, and during intervals between scheduled events, at the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, all vessels may resume normal operations. (c) Effective dates. [CGD07-96-063, 62 FR 7937, Feb. 21, 1997, as amended by USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36327, July 2, 2007] § 100.732 Annual River Race Augusta; Savannah River, Augusta GA. (a) Definitions: (1) Regulated Area. (2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. (b) Special Local Regulations. (2) After termination of the River Race Augusta each day, and during intervals between scheduled events, at the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, all vessels may resume normal operations. (3) The Captain of the Port Charleston will issue a Marine Safety Information Broadcast Notice to Mariners to notify the maritime community of the special local regulations and the restrictions imposed. (c) Dates. [CGD07-98-013, 63 FR 26454, May 13, 1998, as amended by USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36327, July 2, 2007] §§ 100.750-100.799 [Reserved] Subpart E—USCG Heartland District § 100.800 [Reserved] § 100.801 Annual Marine Events in the USCG Heartland District. The regulations in this section apply to the marine events listed in Tables 1 through 7 of this section. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in Tables 1 through 7. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will also be published in local notices to mariners. Sponsors of events listed in Tables 1 through 7 of this section must submit an application each year in accordance with § 100.15. (a) The Coast Guard may patrol the event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.” (b) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol vessels” consist of any Coast Guard, state or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the Commander, USCG Heartland District, to patrol the event. (c) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer and will be operated at a no wake speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. (d) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel. (e) The Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (f) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area specified in Tables 1 through 7 of this section, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel. (g) The Patrol Commander may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. (h) The Patrol Commander will terminate enforcement of the special regulations at the conclusion of the event. (i) In Tables 1 through 7 to this section, where a regulated area is described by reference to miles of a river, channel or lake, the regulated area includes all waters between the indicated miles as defined by lines drawn perpendicular to shore passing through the indicated points. (j) In Tables 1 through 7 to this section, where alternative dates are described (“third or fourth Saturday”), the exact date and times will be advertised by the Coast Guard through Local Notices to Mariners and Broadcast Notices to Mariners. Table 1 to § 100.801—Sector Ohio Valley Annual and Recurring Marine Events Date Event/sponsor Ohio Valley location Regulated area 1. 3 days—a weekend in March Oak Ridge Rowing Association/Cardinal Invitational Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee). 2. 1 day in March Oak Ridge Rowing Association/US Rowing U19 ID Camp Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee) 3. 1 day a weekend in March Vanderbilt Rowing/Vanderbilt Invite Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Mile 188.0-192.7 (Tennessee). 4. 2 days— a weekend in March Oak Ridge Rowing Association/Atomic City Turn and Burn Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee). 5. 3 days—One weekend in April Big 10 Invitational Regatta Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee). 6. 1 day—One weekend in April Lindamood Cup Marietta, OH Muskingum River, Mile 0.5-1.5 (Ohio). 7. 3 days—a weekend in April Oak Ridge Rowing Association/SIRA Regatta Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee). 8. 2 days—Third or fourth Friday and Saturday in April Thunder Over Louisville Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 597.0-604.0 (Kentucky). 9. 1 day—During the last week of April or first week of May Great Steamboat Race Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 595.0-605.3 (Kentucky). 10. 3 days—a weekend in April Oak Ridge Rowing Association/Dogwood Junior Regatta Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee). 11. 3 days in May Oak Ridge Rowing Association/AAC Championship Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee) 12. 4 days in May Oak Ridge Rowing Association/ACRA Championship Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee) 13. 3 Days in May US Rowing Southeast Youth Championship Regatta Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52 (Tennessee). 14. 3 days—a weekend in May Vanderbilt Rowing/ACRA Henley Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Mile 188.0-194.0 (Tennessee). 15. 3 days— a weekend in May Oak Ridge Rowing Association/SRAA Championships Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee). 16. 3 days—A weekend in May or June Oak Ridge Rowing Association/Dogwood Masters Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 48.5-52.0 (Tennessee). 17. 1 day—a weekend in May World Triathlon Corporation/IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Mile 462.7-467.5 (Tennessee). 18. 2 days- Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day Powerboat Nationals-Point Marion Point Marion, PA Monongahela River, Miles 89.0-91.0 (Pennsylvania). 19. 1 day—During the last weekend in May or on Memorial Day Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 601.0-604.5 (Kentucky). 20. 1 day in May Chickamauga Dam Swim Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Mile 470.0-473.0 (Tennessee) 21. 2 days—Last weekend in May or first weekend in June Visit Knoxville/Racing on the Tennessee Knoxville, TN Tennessee River, Mile 647.0-648.0 (Tennessee). 22. 1 day in May Outdoor Chattanooga/Nooga Loop Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Mile 452.0-458.0 (Tennessee). 23. 2 days—First weekend of June Thunder on the Bay/KDBA Pisgah Bay, KY Tennessee River, Mile 30.0 (Kentucky). 24. 1 day—First weekend in June Visit Knoxville/Knoxville Powerboat Classic Knoxville, TN Tennessee River, Mile 646.4-649.0 (Tennessee). 25. 3 days—One of the last three weekends in June Lawrenceburg Regatta/Whiskey City Regatta Lawrenceburg, IN Ohio River, Mile 491.0-497.0 (Indiana). 26. 3 days—One of the last three weekends in June Hadi Shrine/Evansville Shriners Festival Evansville, IN Ohio River, Mile 790.0-796.0 (Indiana). 27. 3 days—Third weekend in June TM Thunder LLC/Thunder on the Cumberland Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Mile 189.6-192.3 (Tennessee). 28. 1 day—Third or fourth weekend in June Greater Morgantown Convention and Visitors Bureau/Mountaineer Triathlon Morgantown, WV Monongahela River, Mile 101.0-102.0 (West Virginia). 29. 1 day—A weekend in June Team Magic/Chattanooga Waterfront Triathlon Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Mile 462.5-466.0 (Tennessee). 30. 1 day—One weekend in June Race on the Oyo Racine, OH, to Point Pleasant, WV Ohio River Mile 242.0-265.0 (Ohio) 31. 3 days in June Lake Guntersville Hydrofest Guntersville, AL Tennessee River 355.5-365.5 (Alabama) 32. 1 day in June Music City Triathlon Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Mile 189.7-192.3 (Tennessee). 33. 1 Day—Last Weekend in June or first weekend in July Charleston Sternwheel Regatta Charleston, WV Kanawha River Mile 58.0-59.0 (West Virginia) 34. 3 days—The last weekend in June or one of the first two weekends in July Madison Regatta Madison, IN Ohio River, Mile 554.0-561.0 (Indiana). 35. 1 Day in July Three Rivers Regatta Knoxville, TN Tennessee River, Mile 642-653 (Tennessee) 36. 1 Day in July Tri-Louisville Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 600.5-604.0 (Kentucky). 37. 1 Day in July PADL Cannelton, IN Ohio River, Miles 719.0-727.0 (Kentucky) 38. 1 day—First week in July Cincinnati Parks-Sawyer Point/Cincinnati Parks Board Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Miles 469—470 (Ohio) 39. 1 day—First week in July City of New Richmond, Riverdays/VFW New Richmond, OH Ohio River, Mile 449.5—450.5 (Ohio) 40. 1 day—During the first week of July Evansville Freedom Celebration/4th of July Freedom Celebration Evansville, IN Ohio River, Mile 790.0-797.0 (Indiana). 41. First weekend in July Eddyville Creek Marina/Thunder Over Eddy Bay Eddyville, KY Cumberland River, Mile 46.0-47.0 (Kentucky). 42. 2 days—One of the first two weekends in July Thunder on the Bay/KDBA Pisgah Bay, KY Tennessee River, Mile 30.0 (Kentucky). 43. 1 day—Second weekend in July Bradley Dean/Renaissance Man Triathlon Florence, AL Tennessee River, Mile 254.0-258.0 (Alabama). 44. 2 days—Second weekend in July New Martinsville Vintage Regatta New Martinsville,WV Ohio River Mile 127.5-128.5 (West Virginia). 45. 1 day—Third or fourth Sunday of July Tucson Racing/Cincinnati Triathlon Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Mile 468.3-471.2 (Ohio). 46. 2 days—One of the last three weekends in July Dare to Care/KFC Mayor's Cup Paddle Sports Races/Voyageur Canoe World Championships Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 600.0-605.0 (Kentucky). 47. 2 days—Last two weeks in July or first three weeks of August Friends of the Riverfront Inc./Pittsburgh Triathlon and Adventure Races Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Mile 0.0-1.5 (Pennsylvania). 48. 1 day—Last weekend in July Maysville Paddlefest Maysville, KY Ohio River, Mile 408-409 (Kentucky) 49. 2 days—One weekend in July Marietta Riverfront Roar Regatta Marietta, OH Ohio River, Mile 171.6-172.6 (Ohio). 50. 1 day in August Three Rivers Regatta Knoxville, TN Tennessee River 642.0-653.0 (Tennessee) 51. 1 day in August K-Town On The River Knoxville, TN Tennessee River 648—650 (Tennessee) 52. 1 day—first Sunday in August Above the Fold Events/Riverbluff Triathlon Ashland City, TN Cumberland River, Mile 157.0-159.5 (Tennessee). 53. 3 days—First week of August EQT Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River mile 0.0-1.0, Ohio River mile 0.0-0.8, Monongahela River mile 0.5 (Pennsylvania). 54. 2 days—First weekend of August Thunder on the Bay/KDBA Pisgah Bay, KY Tennessee River, Mile 30.0 (Kentucky). 55. 1 day—in August Riverbluff Triathlon Ashland City, TN Cumberland River, Mile 157.0-159.0 (Tennessee). 56. 1 day—In august Team Rocket Tri Club/Swim Hobbs Island Huntsville, AL Tennessee River, Mile 332.3-338.0 57. 1 Day- In August Team Rocket Tri-Club/Rocketman Triathlon Huntsville, AL Tennessee River, Mile 332.2-335.5 58. 1 day—One of the first two weekends in August Adventure Crew/Ohio River Paddlefest Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Mile 464.5-477 (Ohio and Kentucky). 59. 2 days—Third full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in August Ohio County Tourism/Rising Sun Boat Races Rising Sun, IN Ohio River, Mile 504.0-508.0 (Indiana and Kentucky). 60. 3 days—Second or Third weekend in August Kittanning Riverbration Boat Races Kittanning, PA Allegheny River mile 42.0-46.0 (Pennsylvania). 61. 3 days—One of the last two weekends in August Thunder on the Green Livermore, KY Green River, Mile 69.0-72.5 (Kentucky). 62. 1 day in August Tennessee Clean Water Network/Downtown Dragon Boat Races Knoxville, TN Tennessee River, Mile 646.3-648.7 (Tennessee). 63. 2 days—One weekend in August POWERBOAT NATIONALS—Ravenswood Regatta Ravenswood, WV Ohio River, Mile 220.5-221.5 (West Virginia). 64. 2 days—One weekend in August Powerboat Nationals-Parkersburg Regatta/Parkersburg Homecoming Parkersburg, WV Ohio River Mile 183.5-285.5 (West Virginia). 65. 2 Days in August Ironman Triathlon Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 600.5-605.5 (Kentucky) 66. 3 days—One weekend in August Grand Prix of Louisville Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 601.0-605.0 (Kentucky). 67. 3 days—One weekend in August Evansville HydroFest Evansville, IN Ohio River, Mile 790.5-794.0 (Indiana). 68. 3 days—One weekend in the month of August. Owensboro HydroFair Owensboro, KY Ohio River, Mile 794.0-760.0 (Kentucky). 69. 1 day—First or second weekend of September SUP3Rivers The Southside Outside Pittsburgh, PA Monongahela River mile 0.0-3.09 Allegheny River mile 0.0-0.6 (Pennsylvania). 70. 1 day—First weekend in September or on Labor Day Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 601.0-610.0 (Kentucky). 71. 2 days—Sunday before Labor Day and Labor Day Cincinnati Bell, WEBN, and Proctor and Gamble/Riverfest Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Mile 463.0-477.0 (Kentucky and Ohio) and Licking River Mile 0.0-3.0 (Kentucky). 72. 2 days—Labor Day weekend Wheeling Vintage Race Boat Association Ohio/Wheeling Vintage Regatta Wheeling, WV Ohio River, Mile 90.4-91.5 (West Virginia). 73. 3 days- The weekend of Labor Day Portsmouth River Days Portsmouth, OH Ohio River, Mile 355.5- 356.8 (Ohio) 74. 2 days—One of the first three weekends in September Louisville Dragon Boat Festival Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 602.0-604.5 (Kentucky). 75. 2 days—One of the first three weekends in September State Dock/Cumberland Poker Run Jamestown, KY Lake Cumberland (Kentucky). 76. 3 days—One of the first three weekends in September Fleur de Lis Regatta Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 594.0.0-598.0 (Kentucky). 77. 1 day in September City of Clarksville/Riverfest Clarksville, TN Cumberland River, Mile 125.0-126.0 (Tennessee). 78. 3 days in September Music City Grand Prix Nashville, TN Cumberland River 190-191 (Tennessee) 79. 1 day—One Sunday in September Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee Sternwheel race reenactment Marietta, OH Ohio River, Mile 170.5-172.5 (Ohio). 80. 1 Day—One weekend in September Parkesburg Paddle Fest Parkersburg, WV Ohio River, Mile 184.3-188 (West Virginia). 81. 2 days—One of the last three weekends in September Madison Vintage Thunder Madison, IN Ohio River, Mile 556.5-559.5 (Indiana). 82. 1 day—Third Sunday in September Team Rocket Tri Club/Swim Hobbs Island Huntsville, AL Tennessee River, Mile 332.3-338.0 (Alabama). 83. 1 day in September Knoxville Open Water Swimmers/Bridges to Bluffs Knoxville, TN Tennessee River, Mile 641.0-648.0 (Tennessee). 84. 1 Day- Last Sunday in August or Second Sunday in September Adventure Crew/Great Ohio River Swim Cincinnati, OH Ohio River, Mile 468.8-471.2 (Ohio and Kentucky). 85. 1 day—One of the last two weekends in September Ohio River Open Water Swim Prospect, KY Ohio River, Mile 587.0-591.0 (Kentucky). 86. 2 days—One of the last three weekends in September or the first weekend in October Captain Quarters Regatta Louisville, KY Ohio River, Mile 594.0-598.0 (Kentucky). 87. 3 days—One of the last three weekends in September or one of the first two weekends in October Owensboro Air Show Owensboro, KY Ohio River, Mile 754.0-760.0 (Kentucky). 88. 1 day in September World Triathlon Corporation/IRONMAN Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Mile 462.7-467.5 (Tennessee). 89. 3 days—Last weekend of September and/or first weekend in October New Martinsville Records and Regatta Challenge Committee New Martinsville, WV Ohio River, Mile 128-129 (West Virginia). 90. 2 days—First weekend of October Three Rivers Rowing Association/Head of the Ohio Regatta Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River mile 0.0-5.0 (Pennsylvania). 91. 1 day in October Chattajack Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Miles 462.7-465.5 (Tennessee). 92. 1 day in October Cumberland River Compact/Cumberland River Dragon Boat Festival Nashville, TN Cumberland River, Mile 189.7-192.1 (Tennessee). 93. 1 day in October Outdoor Chattanooga/Swim the Suck Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Miles 443-455 (Tennessee) 94. 1 day in October Lookout Rowing Club/Chattanooga Head Race Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Mile 463.0-468.0 (Tennessee). 95. 1 day in October Shoals Scholar Dollar Florence, AL Tennessee River 255—257 (Alabama) 96. 2 days in October Music City Head Race Nashville, TN Cumberland River 190-195 (Tennessee) 97. 2 days—First or second week of October Head of the Ohio Rowing Race Pittsburgh, PA Allegheny River, Mile 0.0-3.0 (Pennsylvania). 98. 2 days—in October Oak Ridge Rowing Association/Secret City Head Race Regatta Oak Ridge, TN Clinch River, Mile 46.0-54.0 99. 3 days—a weekend in November Head of the Hooch Regatta Chattanooga, TN Tennessee River, Mile 463.0-468.0 (Tennessee). 100. 1 day—Second weekend in December Charleston Lighted Boat Parade Charleston, WV Kanawha River, Mile 54.3-60.3 (West Virginia). Table 2 of § 100.801—Sector Upper Mississippi River Annual And Recurring Marine Events Date Event City, State Regulated area Kaskaskia River: 1. 2 days—Second or Third Weekend of July Evansville, IL Drag Boat Races Evansville, IL Mile markers 11.0-10.0. Lake of the Ozarks: 2. 2 days—The weekend before Labor Day weekend Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Sunrise Beach, MO Mile markers 34.5-32.5. 3. 1 day—Third Saturday of July Aquapalooza Osage Beach, MO Mile markers 19.3-18.7. 4. 1 day—First Saturday of June Lake Race Lake Ozark, MO Mile markers 4.0-0.0. Upper Mississippi River: 5. 4 days—Either the first or second week of July Riverfest La Crosse, WI Mile markers 698.5-697.5. 6. 2 days—Second weekend of August Great River Tug LeClaire, IA/Port Byron, IL Mile markers 497.6-497.2. 7. 1 day—Third weekend of August Floatzilla Bettendorf, IA/Davenport, IA/East Moline, IL/Rock Island, IL Mile markers 491.0-479.0. Table 3 of § 100.801—Sector Houston-Galveston Annual and Recurring Marine Events Date Event/sponsor Houston- Regulated area 1. A Saturday evening within the Mardi Gras Season (February or March) Yachty Gras Clear Lake, TX Clear Creek Channel from approximate position Latitude 29°33′16.8″ N, Longitude 095°03′39.6″ W in Clear Lake thence east/northeast in the Clear Creek Channel to approximate position Latitude 29°32′58.8″ N, Longitude 095°00′30.6″ W in Galveston Bay. (NAD 83). 2. A Saturday morning in April Memorial Hermann Gateway to the Bay Triathlon Galveston Bay, TX Galveston Bay within an area beginning at Latitude 29°32′38.02″ N, Longitude 095°00′58.30″ W thence east to Latitude 29°32′46.73″ N, Longitude 094°59′50.36″ W, thence south to Latitude 29°32′36.98″ N, Longitude 094°59′50.32″ W, thence west to 29°32′30.86″ N, Longitude 095°00′56.91″ W thence along the shoreline to the point of beginning. (NAD 83). 3. The 1st Sunday afternoon in May Blessing of the Fleet Clear Lake, TX Clear Creek Channel from approximate position Latitude 29°33′16.8″ N, Longitude 095°03′39.6″ W in Clear Lake thence east/northeast in the Clear Creek Channel to approximate position Latitude 29°32′58.8″ N, Longitude 095°00′30.6″ W in Galveston Bay. (NAD 83). 4. 3 days during the 1st weekend in May (including partial weekends) RiverFest Power Boat Races/Port Neches Chamber of Commerce Neches River, Port Neches, TX Adjacent to Port Neches Park—all waters of the Neches River shoreline to shoreline south of 30°00′08″ N and west of 093°56′00″ W (NAD 83). 5. 2nd or 3rd weekend in September SPORT Power Boat Races/City of Orange, TX Convention/Visitors Bureau Sabine River, Orange, TX Adjacent to the Orange, TX public boat ramp—all waters of the Sabine River, shoreline to shoreline, south of 30°05′33″ N and north of 30°05′45″ N (NAD 83). 6. The 2nd Saturday night in December Christmas Boat Parade on Clear Lake Clear Lake, TX Clear Creek Channel from approximate position Latitude 29°33′16.8″ N, Longitude 095°03′39.6″ W in Clear Lake thence east/northeast in the Clear Creek Channel to approximate position Latitude 29°32′58.8″ N, Longitude 095°00′30.6″ W in Galveston Bay. (NAD 83). 7. Friday of the 3rd week of June Texas Outlaw Challenge/Offshore Thunder Productions LLC Clear Lake, TX All waters within 100 feet of the Pre-Stage Zone including all waters within the following areas 29°33.13 N, 095°01.84 W, thence to 29°33.12 N, 095°01.89 W, thence to 29°33.23 N, 095°01.96 W, thence to 29°33.13 N, 095°01.84 W; the Approach Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°33.256 N, 095°01.89 W and end at approximately 29°33.33 N, 095°02.15 W; the Course Run Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°33.33 N, 095°02.16 W and end at approximately 29°33.53 N, 095°02.98 W; the Shut-Down Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°33.53 N, 095°02.98 W and end at approximately 29°33.74 N, 095°04.1 W; and the Spectator Zone located within the following coordinates; 29°33.15 N, 95°02.34 W, thence to 29°33.11 N, 95°02.35 W, thence to 29°33.21 N, 95°02.50 W, thence to 29°33.15 N, 95°02.53 W. 8. 3rd Saturday and Sunday of July Shootout on the San Jac Boat Race San Jacinto River, Houston, TX All waters within 150 feet of the following area: 29°53′29.0148″ N, 095°06′39.4416″ W; the Approach Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°53′27.3″ N, 95°06′42.6″ W and end at approximately 29°53′27.6″ N, 95°06′40.0″ W; the Course Run Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°53′27.6″ N, 95°06′40.0″ W and end at approximately 29°53′30.0″ N, 95°06′34.7″ W; the Shut-Down Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°53′30.0″ N, 95°06′34.7″ W and end at approximately 29°53′34.3″ N, 95°06′24.1″ W; and the Spectator Zone located within the following coordinates; 29°53′29.4″ N, 95°06′39.8″ W, thence to 29°53′28.5″ N, 95°06′39.6″ W, thence to 29°53′29.7″ N, 95°06′36.9″ W, thence to 29°53′30.4″ N, 95°06′37.2″ W. 9. First or Second Saturday of March Winter Nationals Boat Race San Jacinto River, Houston, TX San Jacinto River within 150 feet of the following area: 29°53′29.0148″ N, 095°06′39.4416″ W; the Approach Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°53′27.3″ N, 95°06′42.6″ W and end at approximately 29°53′27.6″ N, 95°06′40.0″ W; the Course Run Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°53′27.6″ N, 95°06′40.0″ W and end at approximately 29°53′30.0″ N, 95°06′34.7″ W; the Shut-Down Zone comprised of a straight line to begin at approximately 29°53′30.0″ N, 95°06′34.7″ W and end at approximately 29°53′34.3″ N, 95°06′24.1″ W; and the Spectator Zone located within the following coordinates; 29°53′29.4″ N, 95°06′39.8″ W, thence to 29°53′28.5″ N, 95°06′39.6″ W, thence to 29°53′29.7″ N, 95°06′36.9″ W, thence to 29°53′30.4″ N, 95°06′37.2″ W. 10. Third Saturday in September Texian Navy Day Celebration/The Texas Navy Association Galveston Channel, TX Pre-Staging Zone: Spectator Zone: Table 4 of § 100.801—Sector Corpus Christi Annual and Recurring Marine Events Date Event/sponsor Corpus Christi Regulated area 1. 2nd, 3rd or 4th Wednesday thru Sunday in April Corpus Christi Yacht Club/World Kite-boarding Championship Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters contained within 1-mile of McGee Beach where participants will race through course markers. 2. 2nd, 3rd or 4th Thursday thru Saturday in April M.M.D. Communications Corporation/Texas International Boat Show Corpus Christi Marina/Corpus Christi, TX All waters inside the Corpus Christi Marina Breakwater, Corpus Christi, TX. 3. 2nd, 3rd or 4th Thursday thru Saturday in April OR 1st or 2nd Thursday thru Saturday in May American Power Boat Association/Power Boat Races Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters of the Corpus Christi Marina contained between the People's Street T-Head on the west, the primary breakwater on the east, the southern boundary running from the southernmost tip of the People's Street T-Head (approx 27-47-43.4N 097-23-16W) along a line running due east to the breakwater (approx 27-47-43.8N 097-23-5.2W), and the northern boundary line running from the northern most tip of the secondary breakwater (approx 27-47-57N 097-23-21.7W) and the end of the primary breakwater (approx 27-47-59.1N 097-23-9.5W). 4. 3rd or 4th Friday-Sunday in April Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Port Aransas Ladies Regatta Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina. 5. 2nd, 3rd or 4th Thursday-Sunday in May Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Melges 24′ Championship Regatta Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina. 6. 1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in June Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Changes in L'Attitude Regatta Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina. 7. 1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday in August Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Navy Regatta Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina. 8. 3rd or 4th Wednesday thru Saturday in August Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Corpus Christi Race Week Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina. 9. 3rd or 4th Friday and Saturday in September Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Bill Best Regatta Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina. 10. 1st Saturday in December City of Corpus Christi/Harbor Lights Boat Parade Corpus Christi Marina/Corpus Christi, TX All waters inside the Corpus Christi Marina Breakwater, Corpus Christi, TX. 11. 1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in December Aransas Pass Yacht Club/Christmas Lighted Boat Parade Conn Brown Harbor/Aransas Pass, TX All waters contained within Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass, TX. 12. 1st or 2nd Friday and Saturday in December Padre Island Yacht Club/La Posada Lighted Boat Parade Canals along the North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, TX All waters along the parade route contained within the North Padre Island canals in Corpus Christi, TX. 13. 1st or 2nd Friday thru Sunday in December Corpus Christi Yacht Club/Frost Bite Regatta Corpus Christi Bay, Corpus Christi, TX All waters south of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and 5-miles East of the Corpus Christi Marina. 14. 1st or 2nd Saturday and Sunday of September Ruff Riders Regatta/Galway Asset Management LLC ICWW from South Padre Island to Corpus Christi, TX ICWW from South Padre Island to Corpus Christi, TX. 15. 1st or 2nd Saturday of December Port Isabel Annual Lighted Boat Parade/Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce Port Isabel, Laguna Madre, TX All waters within Laguna Madre from Port Isabel and east to South Padre Island. Table 5 of § 100.801—Sector New Orleans Annual and Recurring Marine Events Date Event/sponsor New Orleans location Regulated area 1. The Monday before Mardi Gras Riverwalk Marketplace, Lundi Gras Boat Parade Mississippi River, New Orleans, LA Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Passes, from mile marker 93 to 96, extending the entire width of the river in the vicinity of the Riverwalk, New Orleans, LA. 2. One day during the last weekend of April Family Fun Festival Pirogue Race/Bayou Civic Club Larose, LA In Bayou Lafourche, race begins at LA HWY 657 (Lat: 29°34′17.29″ N; Long: 090°22′58.60″ W) and ends at the Larose Locks (Lat: 29°34′06.20″ N; Long: 090°22′26.50″ W) Part of Bayou Lafourche will be closed for 30 minutes to vessel traffic for race to occur. 3. The 3rd Sunday in April Blessing of the Shrimp Fleet/St. Joseph's Catholic Church Chauvin, LA Starts at Bayou Petit Caillou (Lat: 29°27′43.84″ N; Long: 090°35′19.50″ W) and continues to Lake Boudreaux/Boudreaux Canal (Lat: 29°23′30.83″ N; Long: 090°38′13.64″ W). 4. The 1st weekend after Easter Blessing of the Fleet and Boat Parade/Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church Golden Meadow, LA Starts on Bayou Lafourche at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church (Lat: 29°23′47.25″ N; Long: 090°16′17.72″ W) to the Parish Limits (Lat: 29°25′09.96″ N; Long: 090°17′12.26″ W) to the end of Golden Meadow Business District (Lat: 29°22′16.86″ N; Long: 090°15′32.46″ W) and returning to starting point. 5. The 2nd Sunday after Easter Grand Caillou Boat Blessing/Holy Family Church Dulac, LA Bayou Grand Caillou, Starts 29°25′30.98″ N, 090°41′59.91″ W; to 29°14′42.13″ N, 090°44′03.57″ W; to 29°22′15.44″ N, 090°43′53.84″ W; and returning to starting point. 6. Month of July Deep South Racing Association/Battle at the Butte Atchafalaya River at Butte La Rose, LA Atchafalaya River, Butte La Rose, LA. 7. Month of July or August Battle of the Basin Boat Races, Morgan City, LA Morgan City, LA Morgan City Port Allen Route at mile marker 4.5, Morgan City, LA. 8. 1st weekend of September LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival Fleet Blessing, LA Shrimp and Petroleum Festival and Fair Association Morgan City, LA Atchafalaya River at mile marker 118.5, Morgan City, LA. 9. Fri-Sun after Mardi Gras and the following Sat-Sun Mardi Gras Regatta New Orleans Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South Shore of Lake Ponchartrain, North and Northwest of New Canal Entrance. 10. Wednesday evenings during Daylight Saving Time Wednesday Night Racing Series Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans Yacht Club, Corinthian Sailing Association New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South Shore of Lake Ponchartrain, from West End east to the “J” mark. 11. Friday evenings during Daylight Saving Time Friday Night Twilight Series Southern Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South Shore of Lake Ponchartrain, within 1 NM of New Canal entrance. 12. Memorial Day Weekend or last weekend in May Juby Wynne One Design Regatta Southern Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South shore of Lake Ponchartrain, 4 or 5 race courses, North of New Canal, in the vicinity of the SYC Fixed Marks circle. 13. Memorial Day (Monday) Defenders Challenge Southern Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South shore of Lake Ponchartrain, within 1 NM of the entrance to New Canal. 14. Last full weekend of October Lake Ponchartrain Racing Circuit Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans Yacht Club, Ponchartrain Yacht Club, Tammany Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain Lake Ponchartrain, East of the Causeway Bridge. Races occur on both North and South Shores, and one race runs across the lake. 15. First full weekend of November Southern Soiland Cup Southern Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South Shore of Lake Ponchartrain, within 1 NM of the entrance to New Canal. 16. Weekend before Thanksgiving Great Oaks Interscholastic Regatta Southern Yacht Club & Interscholastic Sailing Association New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South Shore of Lake Ponchartrain, within 1 NM of the entrance to New Canal. 17. Thanksgiving Day, Friday & Saturday after Thanksgiving US Optimist Dinghy Mid-Winter Championship Southern Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Lake Ponchartrain South shore of Lake Ponchartrain, approximately 1 NM north of New Canal. 18. December 30 and 31 Sugar Bowl Intercollegiate Regatta Southern Yacht Club New Orleans, LA Southern Yacht Club South shore of Lake Ponchartrain, within 1 NM North of the entrance to New Canal. Table 6 of § 100.801—Sector Lower Mississippi River Annual and Recurring Marine Events Date Event/sponsor Sector Lower MS River location Regulated area 1. The 1st or 2nd Saturday in June Memphis in May Canoe & Kayak Race/Outdoor Inc Lower Mississippi River, Memphis, TN Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 735.5 to 738.5, Memphis, TN. 2. Second Saturday in October Phatwater Kayak Challenge/Phatwater Kayak Challenge Inc Lower Mississippi River, Natchez, MS Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 363.0 to 405.0, Natchez, MS. 3. 1st of January Ski Freeze/The Dream Factory of Memphis Wolf River Chute, Memphis, TN Regulated Area: Wolf River Chute, mile marker 1.0 to 3.0, Memphis, TN. 4. 2nd or 3rd Saturday in April BluzCruz Kayak Marathon/BluzCruz Race Committee Lower Mississippi River, Vicksburg, MS Regulated Area: Lower Mississippi River, mile marker 457.4 to 437.4, Vicksburg, MS. 5. 3rd Sat in Apr to 2nd Sat in May Maria Montessori Regatta/Maria Montessori School Wolf River Chute, Memphis, TN Regulated Area: Wolf River Chute, mile marker 1.0 to 3.0, Memphis, TN. 6. 1st Sat in June Arkansas River Canoe and Kayak Race Arkansas River, Little Rock, AR Regulated Area: Arkansas River mile marker 124-118, Little Rock, Ar. 7. 2nd Sat in Sept-2nd Sat in Oct Dragon Boat Race—Tenn. Clean Water Network Wolf River Chute, Memphis, TN Regulated Area: Wolf River Chute, mile marker 0.5 to 2.0, Memphis, TN. Table 7 of § 100.801—Sector Mobile Annual and Recurring Marine Events Date Event/sponsor Sector Mobile location Regulated area 1. 1 Day; Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras Day) Mardi Gras Boat Parade/Gulf Shores Homeport Marina Intracoastal Waterway, Orange Beach, AL to Gulf Shores, AL Intracoastal Waterway mile marker 155.0 to 159.0 (EHL), Starts at the Wharf Marina, Orange Beach, AL and heads west to Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, AL. 2. 1 Day; 1st weekend following Fat Tuesday Mobile Boat Show/Gulf Coast Shows Mobile River, Mobile, AL Mobile River, all waters half a mile down river and half a mile upriver from the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. 3. 1 Day; Mid March to Mid April Rowing Competition/University of South Alabama Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa, AL Black Warrior River, all waters between river miles 339.0 to 341.5. 4. 1 Day; Last Saturday in March Blessing of the Fleet/Panama City Marina Saint Andrew Bay, Panama City, FL Saint Andrew Bay, all waters extending 100 yards out from the Panama City Marina seawall. 5. 1 Day; 2nd or 3rd weekend in April USAT Triathlon/Tuscaloosa Tourism and Sports Commission Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa, AL Black Warrior River, all waters between river miles 338.5 to 339.5. 6. 2 Days; Between the 1st week in April to the last week in May Smokin the Sound/Smokin the Sound Biloxi Channel, Biloxi, MS Biloxi Channel, all waters between channel markers 2 thru 35, to include the entire width of the channel. 7. 2 Days; Between the 1st week in April to the last week in May Smokin the Lake/Smokin the Sound Gulfport Lake, Gulfport, MS Gulfport Lake, all waters bounded by the following coordinates: Eastern boundary; Latitude 30°25′36″ N, Longitude 089°03′8″ W to Latitude 30°25′26″ N, Longitude 089°03′8″ W. Western boundary; Latitude 30°25′32″ N, Longitude 089°03′59″ W, to Latitude 30°25′26″ N, Longitude 089°03′59″ W. 8. 1 Day; Next to last or last weekend in April Dauphin Island Race/Fairhope, Lake Forest, Mobile, and Buccaneer Yacht Clubs Mobile Bay, Mobile, AL Mobile Bay, all waters of the Mobile Ship Channel between channel markers 37 & 38 thru channel markers 49 & 50, to include the entire width of the channel. 9. 1 Day; 1st or 2nd Sunday in May Blessing of the Fleet/St. Margaret's Catholic Church Bayou La Batre, Bayou La Batre, AL All waters of Bayou La Batre from the Hwy 188 lift bridge, south to Portersville Bay. 10. 2 Days; 1st weekend in June Billy Bowlegs Pirate Festival/Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Santa Rosa Sound, Ft. Walton Beach, FL Santa Rosa Sound, including all waters between an eastern boundary represented by positions 30°24′22.5″ N, 086°35′14.0″ W; 30°23′51.4″ N, 086°35′14.0″ W, and a western boundary represented by positions 30°24′13.5″ N, 086°37′11.0″ W; 30°23′58.5″ N, 086°37′11.0″ W. 11. 1 Day; 1st Sunday in June Blessing of the Fleet/St. Michael's Catholic Church Biloxi Channel, Biloxi, MS All of Biloxi Channel. 12. 4 Days; In October Thunder on the Gulf/Gulf Coast Power Boat Association Gulf of America, Orange Beach, AL Gulf of America for the waters off Orange Beach, AL, enclosed by a box starting at a point on the shore at approximately 30°15′39″ N, 087°36′42″ W, then south to 30°14′54″ N, 087°36′42″ W, then east, roughly parallel to the shore line to 30°15′22″ N, 087°33′31″ W, then north to a point on the shore at approximately 30°16′13″ N, 087°33′31″ W. 13. 1 Day; Saturday following Thanksgiving Boat Parade of Lights/City of Panama City & St. Andrews Waterfront Partnership Saint Andrew Bay, Panama City, FL Saint Andrew Bay, Starts at Saint Andrew Bay Yacht Club and ends at Saint Andrew Bay Marina. 14. 1 Day; 1st Saturday in December Christmas on the River/Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce Tombigbee River, Demopolis, AL Tombigbee River, all waters from river miles 215.5 to 217.0, to include the entire width of the river. 15. 1 Day; 1st Saturday in December Christmas by the River/Moss Point Active Citizens Beardslee Lake & Robertson Lake, Moss Point, MS All waters of East Beardslee Lake near Hwy 613 bridge to West Robertson Lake parallel to Hwy 613 and south to the Jackson County Ski Area. 16. 1 Day; 1st Saturday in December Christmas on the Water/Christmas on the Water Committee Biloxi Channel, Biloxi, MS Biloxi Channel, all waters from channel marker 4 to channel marker 30, to include the entire width of the channel. 17. 2 Days; Last weekend in April Moss Point Rockin' the Riverfront Festival/Moss Point Main Street Assoc Robertson Lake & O'Leary Lake, Moss Point, MS Robertson Lake & O'Leary Lake, all waters enclosed by a bounded area starting at a point on the shore at approximately 30°25′11.0″ N, 088°32′24.4″ W, then east to 30°25′12.9″ N, 088°32′18.0″ W, then south to 30°24′50.9″ N, 088°32′09.6″ W, then west following the shore line back to the starting point at 30°25′11.0″ N, 088°32′24.4″ W. 18. 1 Day; Last weekend in April Jr. League of Tuscaloosa Dragon Boat Race/Junior League of Tuscaloosa Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa, AL Black Warrior River, all waters from river miles 340.5 to 341.0, to include the entire width of the river. [CGD08-94-019, 60 FR 10314, Feb. 24, 1995, as amended by CGD 08-98-018, 63 FR 70654, Dec. 22, 1998; CGD 08-99-066, 65 FR 46597, July 31, 2000; CGD08-01-012, 67 FR 8195, Feb. 22, 2002; USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36327, July 2, 2007; USCG-2008-0386, 74 FR 22675, May 14, 2009; USCG-2013-1061, 79 FR 22387, Apr. 22, 2014; USCG-2018-0064, 83 FR 22196, May 14, 2018; USCG-2019-0014, 84 FR 18729, May 2, 2019; USCG-2018-1008, 85 FR 2030, Jan. 14, 2020; USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8172, Feb. 13, 2020; USCG-2020-0038, 85 FR 34995, June 8, 2020; USCG-2021-0013, 86 FR 27810, May 24, 2021; USCG-2021-0873, 87 FR 6028, Feb. 3, 2022; USCG-2022-0927, 88 FR 19859, Apr. 4, 2023; USCG-2023-0903, 89 FR 12237, Feb. 16, 2024; USCG-2024-0207, 89 FR 52382, June 24, 2024; USCG-2024-0359, 89 FR 60571, July 26, 2024; USCG-2024-0376, 89 FR 78817, Sept. 26, 2024; USCG-2025-0586, 90 FR 43914, Sept. 11, 2025] §§ 100.850-100.899 [Reserved] Subpart F—USCG Great Lakes District § 100.900 [Reserved] § 100.901 Great Lakes annual marine events. Permanent special local regulations are hereby established for the marine events listed in Table 1. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations with respect to each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be published in local notices to mariners. To be placed on the mailing list for such notices, contact: Commander(oan), USCG Great Lakes District, 1240 E. Ninth St., Cleveland, OH 44199-2060. Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 must still submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15. (a) The Coast Guard will patrol the regatta area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign “Coast Guard Patrol Commander.” Vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer. Vessels will be operated at a no wake speed to reduce the wake to a minimum, and in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft. The rules contained in the above two sentences shall not apply to participants in the event or vessels of the patrol operating in the performance of their assigned duties. (b) The Patrol Commander may direct the anchoring, mooring, or movement of any boat or vessel within the regatta area. A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels so signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the Patrol Commander. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (c) The Patrol Commander may establish vessel size and speed limitations and operating conditions. (d) The Patrol Commander may restrict vessel operation within the regatta area to vessels having particular operating characteristics. (e) The Patrol Commander may terminate the marine event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. (f) Patrol Commander means a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port to monitor a regatta area, permit entry into the regatta area, give legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels within the regatta area, and take other actions authorized by the Captain of the Port. Table 1 to § 100.901 Event Location 1 Date 2 Sector Eastern Great Lakes, NY (1) Flagship International Kilo Speed Challenge Sponsor: That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, south of a line drawn from 42°08′54″ N 080°05′42″ W; to 42°07′ N 080°21′ W will be a regulated area. That portion of Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, north of a line drawn from 42°08′54″ N 080°05′42″ W; to 42°07′ N 080°21′ W will be a “caution area”. All vessels transiting the caution area will be operated at bare steerageway, keeping the vessel's wake at a minimum, and will exercise a high degree of caution in the area. The bay entrance will not be affected On or around the 3rd or 4th weekend of June. (2) Christmas in July Sponsor: The special local regulation area will cover ALL WATERS WITHIN A MOVING ZONE THAT ENCOMPASSES A 50 yard BUFFER ZONE ahead of the lead vessel, 50 yards astern of the last participating vessel, and 50 yards on each side of the parade vessels as it travels the parade route in the Henderson Bay, starting at point 43°51′44″ N 76°12′07.3″ W and running north adjacent to the shore to point 43°52′12.2″ N 76°11′32.7″ W, continuing northwest to point 43°53′40.9″ N 76°12′40.6″ W and running south adjacent to the shore to point 43°51′47.2″ N 76°14′08.3″ W, ending at the starting position at point 43°51′44.0″ N 76°12′07.3″ W On or around the final weekend of July. (3) Henderson Harbor Sprint Triathlon Sponsor: The special local regulation would cover navigable waters within Henderson Bay starting at point 43°51′02.5″ N 076°12′21.9″ W and running northeast adjacent to the shore to point 43°51′05.9″ N 076°12′12.2″ W, continuing west to point 43°51′06.2″ N 076°12′21.2″ W, ending at starting position at point 43°51′02.5″ N 076°12′21.9″ W On or around the 2nd weekend of July. (4) Women Swimmin' for Hospicare Sponsor: The special local regulation would cover the navigable waters within Cayuga Lake described below On or around the 2nd Saturday of August. (5) Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival The special local regulation would cover all navigable waters of the Cuyahoga River from the Cleveland Rowing Foundation dock at 41°29′27.2″ N, 081°42′13.1″ W to the Columbus Rd. Bridge On or around the 4th weekend of August. 1 2 Federal Register, Table 2 to § 100.901 Event Location 1 Date 2 Sector Northern Great Lakes, MI (1) Bridgefest Regatta Sponsor: Keweenaw Waterway, from the Houghton Hancock Lift Bridge to 1000 yards west of the bridge, near Houghton, MI 2nd weekend of June. (2) Duluth Fourth Fest Fireworks Sponsor: That portion of the Duluth Harbor Basin Northern Section bounded on the south by a line drawn on a bearing of 087° true from the Cargill Pier through Duluth Basin Lighted Buoy #5 (LLNR 15905) to the opposite shore on the north by the Duluth Aerial Bridge. That portion of Duluth Harbor Basin Northern Section within 600 yards of position 46°46′47″ N 092°06′10″ W 4th of July weekend. (3) July 4th Fireworks Sponsor: That portion of the St. Mary's River, Sault Ste. Marie, MI within a 1000-foot radius of Brady Park, located on the south shore of the river. These waters are enclosed by the Locks to the west and to the east from a line drawn from the pier light of the east center pier to the U.S. Coast Guard Base to the southeast 4th of July weekend. 1 2 Federal Register, [CGD 09-88-01, 54 FR 29547, July 13, 1989] Editorial Note: For Federal Register www.govinfo.gov. § 100.902 Special Local Regulations; Annual Bayview Mackinac Race. (a) Regulated area. (b) Enforcement period. Federal Register. (c) Special local regulations. (2) Vessels permitted to enter this regulated area must operate at a no wake speed and in a manner that will not endanger race participants or any other craft. (3) The PATCOM may direct the anchoring, mooring, or movement of any vessel within this regulated area. A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the PATCOM shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels so signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the PATCOM. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, a Notice of Violation for failure to comply, or both. (4) If it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property, the PATCOM may terminate at any time the marine event or the operation of any vessel within the regulated area. (5) In accordance with the general regulations in § 100.35 of this part, the Coast Guard will patrol the regatta area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). The PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “Coast Guard Patrol Commander.” (6) The rules in this section shall not apply to vessels participating in the event or to government vessels patrolling the regulated area in the performance of their assigned duties. [USCG-2012-0403, 77 FR 36392, June 19, 2012] § 100.903 Recurring marine events in the Lake Michigan Captain of the Port Zone. (a) General. (2) The regulations in this section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated. Notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations in this section with respect to each event, the location of the regulated area, and details concerning of the event will be made public by publication in the Local Notices to Mariners and/or Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM radio. (3) The dates and times of these events are subject to change. In the event of a change to these events, the Coast Guard will publish a Notice of Enforcement with the exact dates and times that the regulated area will be enforced. (4) Sponsors of events listed in table 1 to § this section are still required to submit applications for marine event permits in accordance with § 100.15. (b) Special Local Regulations. (2) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated area shall contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander to obtain permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate within the regulated area must comply with all directions given to them by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. (3) All geographic coordinates in table 1 to this section are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). Table 1 to § 100.903 Event Sector Lake Michigan special local regulations Date (1) Harborfest Dragon Boat Race South Haven, MI: All waters of the Black River, within an area bound by the following coordinates: 2 days; in mid-to-late June. 42°24.227′ N, 086°16.683′ W, then southeast to 42°24.210′ N, 086°16.667′ W, then northeast to 42°24.320′ N, 086°16.442′ W, then northwest to 42°24.337′ N, 086°16.457′ W, then returning to the point of origin (2) Summer in the City Waterski Show Green Bay, WI: All waters of the Fox River from the Main Street Bridge to the West Walnut Street Bridge between coordinates: Each Wednesday of July and August. 44°31.089′ N, 088°00.904′ W, then southwest to 44°30.900′ N, 088°01.091′ W (3) Celebrate Americafest Ski Show Green Bay, WI: All waters of the Fox River from the West Walnut Street Bridge to the mouth of the East River between coordinates: 1 day; on or around July 4. 44°30.912′ N, 088°01.100′ W, then northeast to 44°31.337′ N, 088°00.640′ W (4) Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Grand Haven, MI: All waters of the Grand River, within an area bound by the following coordinates: 2 weeks; in late July and/or early August. 43°04.000′ N, 086°14.200′ W, then east to 43°03.933′ N, 086°14.067′ W, then south to 43°03.750′ N, 086°14.167′ W, then west to 43°03.800′ N, 086°14.283′ W, then returning to the point of origin (5) Milwaukee Venetian Boat Parade Milwaukee, WI: All waters of Lake Michigan within the Milwaukee Harbor and the Milwaukee River from McKinley Marina, along the Veteran's Park shoreline, to the Milwaukee Art Museum between coordinates: 1 day; the third Saturday of August. 43°02.066′ N, 087°52.966′ W, then southwest to 43°02.483′ N, 087°53.683′ W, then south to 43°02.366′ N, 087°53.700′ W (6) Milwaukee Open Water Swim Milwaukee, WI: All waters of the Milwaukee River from the confluence with the Kinnickinnic River to the I-794 Bridge between coordinates: 1 day; the first or second Saturday of August. 43°01.532′ N, 087°54.182′ W, then northwest to 43°02.154′ N, 087°54.597′ W (7) Sister Bay Marinafest Ski Show Sister Bay, WI: All waters of Sister Bay within an 800 foot radius of the following coordinates: 1 day; the last week of August or first week of September. 45°11.585′ N, 087°07.392′ W (8) Milwaukee Harborfest Boat Parade Milwaukee, WI: All waters of the Milwaukee River from the North Holton Street Bridge to the confluence with the Kinnickinnic River between coordinates: 1 day; the first or second weekend of September. 43°03.284′ N, 087°54.267′ W, then south to 43°01.524′ N, 087°54.173′ W and All water of the Kinnickinnic River from the confluence with the Milwaukee River to the Municipal Mooring Basin between coordinates: 43°01.524′ N, 087°54.173′ W, then south to 43°00.829′ N, 087°54.075′ W (9) Milwaukee River Challenge Milwaukee, WI: All waters of the Milwaukee River from the confluence with the Menomonee River and the East Pleasant Street Bridge between coordinates: 1 day; the third Saturday of September. 43°01.915′ N, 087°54.627′ W, then north to 43°03.095′ N, 087°54.468′ W and All waters of the Menomonee River from the North 25th Street Bridge to the confluence with the Milwaukee River between coordinates: 43°01.957′ N, 087°56.682′ W, then east to 43°01.915′ N, 087°54.627′ W (10) Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Dragon Boat Race Chicago, IL: All waters of the South Branch of the Chicago River from the West 18th Street Bridge to the Amtrak Bridge between coordinates: 2 days; The second Friday and Saturday of July. 41°51.467′ N, 087°38.100′ W, then southwest to 41°51.333′ N, 087°38.217′ W (11) Southland Regatta Blue Island, IL: All waters of the Calumet Sag Channel from the South Halstead Street Bridge to the Crawford Avenue Bridge between coordinates: 2 days; the first Sunday of November and the Saturday prior to it. 41°39.450′ N, 087°38.483′ W, then southwest to 41°39.083′ N, 087°43.483′ W and All waters of the Little Calumet River from the Ashland Avenue Bridge to the junction of the Calumet Sag Channel between coordinates: 41°39.117′ N, 087°39.633′ W, then northeast to 41°39.374′ N, 087°39.001′ W [USCG-2020-0124, 85 FR 33548, June 2, 2020] § 100.908 Charlevoix Venetian Night Boat Parade; Charlevoix, MI. (a) Regulated Area. (b) Special Local Regulations. (c) Effective date. [USCG-2007-27373, 72 FR 54834, Sept. 27, 2007, as amended by USCG-2018-1096, 84 FR 35036, July 22, 2019] § 100.911 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Coast Guard Sector Detroit Captain of the Port Zone. (a) General. Federal Register (b) Special local regulations. (2) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated area shall contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander to obtain permission to do so. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate within the regulated area must comply with all directions given to them by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. (3) All geographic coordinates in Table 1 to § 100.911 are North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). Table 1 to § 100.911 [COTP Zone Detroit] Event Sector Detroit special local regulations Date (1) Hebda Cup Rowing Regatta All waters of the Detroit River, Trenton Channel between the following two lines going from bank-to-bank: the first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°10.98′ N, 083°09.29′ W; the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°11.7′ N, 083°08.9′ W Two days in April or May. (2) Wy-Hi Rowing Regatta All waters of the Detroit River, Trenton Channel between the following two lines going from bank-to-bank: the first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°10.98′ N, 083°09.29′ W; the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°11.7′ N, 083°08.9′ W Two days in April or May. (3) Wyandotte Rowing Regatta All waters of the Detroit River, Trenton Channel between the following two lines going from bank-to-bank: the first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°10.98′ N, 083°09.29′ W; the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°11.7′ N, 083°08.9′ W Two days in April or May. (4) Motor City Mile All waters of the Detroit River, Belle Isle Beach between the following two lines: the first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°20.517′ N, 082°59.159′ W to 42°20.705′ N, 082°59.233′ W; the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°20.754′ N, 082°58.681′ W to 42°20.843′ N, 082°58.792′ W One day in June or July. (5) Wyandotte Invites All waters of the Detroit River, Trenton Channel between the following two lines going from bank-to-bank: the first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°10.98′ N, 083°09.29′ W; the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°11.7′ N, 083°08.9′ W One day in July or August. (6) Roar on the River All U.S. waters of the Trenton Channel bounded by an east/west line starting at a point on land at the northern end of Elizabeth park in Trenton, MI, located at position 42°8.2′ N; 083°10.6′ W, extending east to a point near the center of the Trenton Channel at position 42°8.2′ N; 083°10.4′ W, extending South to the Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge located at position 42°7.7′ N; 083°10.5′ W, west to the shore Three consecutive days in July or August. (7) St. Clair River Classic All U.S. waters of the St. Clair River bounded by latitude 42°50.5′ N to the north and latitude 42°48.5′ N to the south; the shoreline of the St. Clair River on the west; and the international boundary line on the east One weekend in July or August. (8) Marine City Water Ski Show All U.S. waters of the St. Clair River 200 feet seaward of latitude position 42°43.382′ N, and to the south by 2,000 feet to 200 feet seaward of latitude position 42°42.983′ N One day at the end of July or beginning of August. (9) Detroit Hydrofest All U.S. waters of the Detroit River in Scott Middle Ground, north of Belle Isle, Michigan, starting at positions 42°20.506′ N, 083°00.016′ W, on the Douglas MacArthur Bridge; extending east to the Belle Isle Crib Light at 42°21.205′ N, 082°57.996′ W Three consecutive days in August or September. (10) Bay City Grand Prix All waters of the Saginaw River bounded on the north by the Liberty Bridge, located at 43°36.3′ N, 083°53.4′ W, and bounded on the south by the Veterans Memorial Bridge, located at 43°35.8′ N, 083°53.6′ W One weekend at the end of June or beginning of July. (11) Tug Across the River All U.S. waters of the Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan, bounded on the south by the International boundary, on the west by 083°03′ W, on the east by 083°02′ W, and on the north by the U.S. shoreline. This position is located on the Detroit River in front of Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI One day in June or July. (12) Michigan Championships All waters of the Detroit River and Belle Isle Beach between the following two lines: the first line is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°20.517′ N, 082°59.159′ W to 42°20.705′ N, 082°59.233′ W; the second line, to the north, is drawn directly across the channel from position 42°20.754′ N, 082°58.681′ W to 42°20.997′ N, 082°58.846′ W One day in August or September. (13) Bay City Tall Ships All waters throughout the federal navigational channel of Saginaw Bay from Light Buoy 11 at position 43°43.90′ N, 083°46.87′ W and Light 12 at position 43°43.93′ N, 083°46.95′ W to the Saginaw River, and on all waters of the Saginaw River from its mouth to the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Bay City, MI at position 43°35.77′ N, 083°53.60′ W Tri-annually in July. Event Marine safety unit Toledo special local regulations Date (14) Frogtown Race Regatta All waters of the Maumee River, Toledo, OH, from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge at River Mile 4.30 to the Michael DiSalle Bridge at River Mile 6.73 One day in September. (15) Dragon Boat Learning Festival All waters of the Maumee River in Toledo, OH between the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge at river mile 4.30 and a line extending from a point at position 41°38.78′ N, 083°31.84′ W at International Park straight across the river to shore near the mouth of Swan Creek at position 41°38.79′ N, 083°32.03′ W One day in June or July. [USCG-2018-0929, 83 FR 66129, Dec. 26, 2018] § 100.922 Special Local Regulations; Annual Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show; Hessel, MI. (a) Regulated area. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Special local regulation. [USCG-2018-0580, 83 FR 33125, July 17, 2018] § 100.929 Special Local Regulations; Annual Boyne Thunder Poker Run; Charlevoix, MI. (a) Regulated area. (b) Special local regulation. (c) Enforcement period. [USCG-2018-1098, 84 FR 25682, June 4, 2019] §§ 100.950-100.1099 [Reserved] Subpart G—USCG Southwest District § 100.1100 [Reserved] § 100.1101 Southern California Annual Marine Events for the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone. (a) General. Federal Register Note: (b) Special local regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.” (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 100.1101 [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83] 1. San Diego Fall Classic Sponsor San Diego Rowing Club. Event Description Competitive rowing race. Date Sunday in November. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include South Pacific Passage, Fiesta Bay, and the waters around Vacation Isle. 2. California Half Ironman Triathlon Sponsor World Triathlon Corporation. Event Description Swimming Portion of Triathlon Race. Date Saturday in late March or early April. Location Oceanside Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Oceanside Harbor, CA, including the entrance channel. 3. San Diego Crew Classic Sponsor San Diego Crew Classic. Event Description Competitive rowing race. Date A weekend in March or April. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include South Pacific Passage, Fiesta Bay, and the waters around Vacation Isle. 4. Dutch Shoe Regatta Sponsor San Diego Yacht Club. Event Description Sailboat Race. Date Friday in late July. Location San Diego Bay, CA. Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, from Shelter Island to Glorietta Bay. 5. San Diego Parade of Lights Sponsor San Diego Bay Parade of Lights. Event Description Boat Parade. Date Two Sunday nights in December. Location San Diego Bay, CA. Regulated Area A pre-determined course in the northern portion of the San Diego Main Ship Channel from Shelter Island Basin, past the Embarcadero, crossing the federal navigable channel and ending off of Coronado Island. 6. Mission Bay Parade of Lights Sponsor Mission Bay Yacht Club. Event Description Boat Parade. Date December. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Sail Bay, and Fiesta Bay. 7. San Diego Sharkfest Swim Sponsor Enviro-Sports Productions Inc. Event Description Swim race. Date A weekend in September or October. Location San Diego Bay, CA. Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, from Seaport Village to Coronado Ferry Landing. 8. San Diego TriRock Triathalon Sponsor Competitor Group Inc. Event Description Swim race. Date Saturday in September. Location San Diego Bay, CA. Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, off the East Basin of Embarcadero Park. 9. San Diego Bayfair Sponsor Thunderboats Unlimited Inc. Event Description Professional High-speed powerboat race, closed course. Date Second or third weekend in September (Friday thru Sunday). Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include Fiesta Bay, the east side of Vacation Isle, and Crown Point shores. 10. Oceanside Harbor Days Tiki Swim Sponsor City of Oceanside. Event Description Swim race. Date Saturday in late September or early October. Location Oceanside Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Oceanside Harbor, CA, including the entrance channel. 11. U.S. Open Ski Racing Nationals Sponsor National Water-ski Race Association. Event Description Professional High-speed water ski powerboat race, closed course. Date One weekend in October. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include Fiesta Bay, the east side of Vacation Isle. 12. San Diego Maritime Museum Tall Ship Festival of Sail Sponsor San Diego Maritime Museum. Event Description Tall ship festival. Date Annually over a weekend in September (3 day event). Location San Diego Bay, CA. Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay Harbor. 13. Hanohano Ocean Challenge Sponsor Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club. Event Description Outrigger canoes and kayak race. Date Saturday in January. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Bonita Cove, South Shores Cove. 14. Crystal Pier Outrigger Race Sponsor Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club. Event Description Outrigger canoe race. Date Saturday in May. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Sail Bay, Fiesta Bay, South Shore Channel, and waters adjacent to Crown Point Beach Park. 15. San Diego Ho`olaule`a and Keiki Heihei Wa`a Stand Up For the Kids Race Sponsor Na Koa Kai Canoe Club. Event Description Outrigger Canoe and Stand Up Paddle Board race. Date Weekend in May. Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Regulated Area Mission Bay, De Anza Cove, and North Pacific Passage. 16. Swim for Special Operations Forces; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA Sponsor The Honor Foundation. Event Description Swim race. Date Saturday in September. Location San Diego Bay, CA. Regulated Area All waters of San Diego Bay, from surface to bottom, beginning at Glorietta Bay, continuing to Tidelands Park, proceeding north along the Coronado shoreline, crossing the federal navigable channel at Bayview Park, and finishing at the USS MIDWAY Museum. 17. San Diego Fleet Week Veterans Day Boat Parade Sponsor San Diego Fleet Week Foundation. Event Description SS Boat parade. Date One day in November on or around Veterans Day. Location San Diego Bay, CA. Regulated Area All waters of San Diego Bay, from surface to bottom, beginning at Shelter Island, proceeding northeast to Harbor Island, proceeding southeast along the shoreline to Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, crossing the Federal navigable channel prior to the Coronado Bridge, then northwest along the shoreline of Coronado Island to the Coronado Ferry Landing. [USCG-2013-0361, 79 FR 6459, Feb. 4, 2014, as amended by USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8172, Feb. 13, 2020; USCG-2021-0426, 86 FR 49236, Sept. 2, 2021; USCG-2022-0698, 88 FR 10239, Feb. 17, 2023; USCG-2024-0899, 90 FR 24226, June 9, 2025] § 100.1102 Annual Marine Events on the Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona). (a) General. Federal Register Note: (b) Special local regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.” (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 100.1102 [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.] 1. Lake Havasu Winter Water-Ski Race Sponsor National Water-ski Racing Association. Event Description Water-ski races. Date Saturday and Sunday in late February or early March. Location Lake Havasu, AZ. Regulated Area That portion of the lower Colorado River on the Arizona side between Thompson Bay and Copper Canyon. 2. Havasu Landing Regatta Sponsor Southern Outboard Association. Event Description Boat Races on closed course. Date Saturday and Sunday in February. Location Havasu Lake, CA. Regulated Area That portion of the lower Colorado River on the California side at Havasu Landing Resort and Casino. 3. Parker International Water-Ski Race Sponsor International Water-ski Race Association. Event Description Water-ski Show. Date Second Saturday and Sunday in March. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area The entire water area of the Colorado River beginning at BlueWater Marina in Parker, AZ, and extending approximately 10 miles to La Paz County Park. 4. Desert Storm Sponsor Lake Racer LLC. Event Description Boat Poker Run and Exhibition Runs. Date April weekend (3 day event). Location Lake Havasu, AZ. Regulated Area The waters of the lower Colorado River encompassed from the eastern line off of Algoma Pier Head Lighthouse to the Split Rock Lighthouse as the western line, with the following boundaries: Eastern Boundary Line: 34°26′51″ N, 114°20′41″ W to 34°27′17″ N, 114°20′51″ W. Western Boundary Line: 34°27′18″ N, 114°22′34″ W to 34°26′55″ N, 114°22′59″ W. 5. Lake Havasu Grand Prix Sponsor Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (POPRA). Event Description Boat Races on closed course. Date April weekend (2 day event). Location Lake Havasu, AZ. Regulated Area The waters of the lower Colorado River encompassed by the following boundaries: Boundary one from 34°27′44″ N, 114°20′53″ W to 34°27′51″ N, 114°20′43″ W. Boundary two from 34°26′50″ N, 114°20′41″ W to 34°27′14″ N, 114°20′55″ W. Boundary three from 34°26′10″ N, 114°18′40″ W to 34°25′50″ N, 114°18′52″ W. 6. BlueWater Resort and Casino Spring Classic Sponsor Southern California Speedboat Club. Event Description Professional High-speed powerboat race, closed course. Date Saturday and Sunday in April. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area The Lake Moovalya area of the Colorado River in Parker, AZ. 7. BlueWater Resort and Casino Southwest Showdown Sponsor Arizona Drag Boat Association. Event Description Professional High-speed powerboat drag race, on a measured course. Date Saturday and Sunday in March. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area Adjacent to the BlueWater River Casino, Arizona side of the Colorado River in Parker, AZ. 8. BlueWater Resort and Casino West Coast Nationals Sponsor RPM Racing Enterprises. Event Description Professional High-speed powerboat race, closed course. Date Saturday and Sunday in April. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area The Lake Moovalya area of the Colorado River and the portion of the Colorado River adjacent to the BlueWater River Casino, in Parker, AZ. 9. Great Western Tube Float Sponsor City of Parker, AZ. Event Description River float. Date One Saturday in June. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area The navigable waters of the Colorado River from Buckskin Mountain State Park to La Paz County Park. 10. IJSBA World Finals Sponsor International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA). Event Description Personal Watercraft Race. Date Second Saturday through third Sunday of October (10 Days). Location Lake Havasu City, AZ. Regulated Area The navigable waters of Lake Havasu, AZ in the area known as Crazy Horse Campgrounds. 11. Parker Enduro Sponsor Parker Area Chamber of Commerce. Event Description Hydroplane, flatbottom, tunnel, and v-bottom powerboat race. Date Late October. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area Between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam). 12. BlueWater Resort and Casino Thanksgiving Regatta Sponsor Southern California Speedboat Club. Event Description Boat Races. Date Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during Thanksgiving week. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area The Lake Moovalya area of the Colorado River and the portion of the Colorado River adjacent to the BlueWater River Casino, in Parker, AZ. 13. Lake Havasu City Boat Parade of Lights Sponsor London Bridge Yacht Club. Event Description Boat parade during which vessels pass by a pre-designated vessel and then transit through the London Bridge Channel. Date First Saturday and Sunday in December. Location Lake Havasu, AZ. Regulated Area A pre-determined course that travels through the waters of North Lake Havasu, London Bridge Channel and Thompson Bay. 14. Mark Hahn Memorial 300 PWC Endurance Race Sponsor DSM Events. Event Description 300 Nautical Mile PWC Race Loop Track. Date Late February. Location Lake Havasu City, AZ. Regulated Area A 10 mile course on Northern Lake Havasu from London Bridge to North Lake Havasu Landing. 15. Lake Havasu Triathlon Sponsor Tucson Racing. Event Description Swim race. Date March. Location Lake Havasu, AZ. Regulated Area Waters North of London Bridge to waters just north of Crazy Horse Camp Ground. 16. Bullhead City River Regatta Sponsor Bullhead City. Event Description River float. Date One Saturday in August. Location Bullhead City, AZ. Regulated Area The navigable waters of the Colorado River from Camp Davis to the Rotary Park. 17. BlueWater Triathlon Sponsor Blue Water Resort & Casino Event Description Swimming Portion of Triathlon Race. Date One Saturday in October. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area The waters of the Colorado River between river between the BlueWater Resort & Casino Amphitheater and just North of Headgate Rock Dam in Parker, AZ. 18. BlueWater Resort and Casino 300 Enduro Sponsor RPM Racing Enterprises. Event Description Boat Race. Date Late October. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area Between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam). 19. Another Dam Race Sponsor Blue Water Resort and Casino. Event Description Kayak, surbboard, surfski, stand up paddle board race. Date A Saturday in November. Location Parker, AZ. Regulated Area Between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam). [USCG-2013-0361, 79 FR 6462, Feb. 4, 2014, as amended by USCG-2020-0217, 85 FR 37341, June 22, 2020] § 100.1103 Northern California and Lake Tahoe area annual marine events. (a) General. Federal Register Note: (b) Special local regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. The PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65 MHz) or 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”. (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 100.1103 [All coordinate referenced use datum NAD 83] 1. Blessing of the Fleet: Sponsor Corinthian Yacht Club. Event Description Boat parade during which vessels pass by a pre-designated platform or vessel. Date Last Sunday in April. Location San Francisco Waterfront to South Tower of Golden Gate Bridge. Regulated Area The area between a line drawn from Bluff Point on the southeastern side of Tiburon Peninsula to Point Campbell on the northern edge of Angel Island, and a line drawn from Peninsula Point to the southern edge of Tiburon Peninsula to Point Stuart on the western edge of Angel Island. 2. Opening Day on San Francisco Bay: Sponsor Pacific Inter-Club Yacht Association and Corinthian Yacht Club. Event Description Boat parade during which vessels pass by a pre-designated platform or vessel. Date Last Sunday in April. Location San Francisco, CA waterfront: Crissy Field to Pier 39. Regulated Area The area defined by a line drawn from Fort Point; thence easterly approximately 5,000 yards; thence easterly to the Blossom Rock Bell Buoy; thence westerly to the Northeast corner of Pier 39; thence returning along the shoreline to the point of origin. Special Requirements: All vessels entering the regulated area shall follow the parade route established by the sponsor and be capable of maintaining an approximate speed of 6 knots. Commercial Vessel Traffic Allowances: The parade will be interrupted, as necessary, to permit the passage of commercial vessel traffic. Commercial traffic must cross the parade route at a no-wake speed and perpendicular to the parade route. 3. Delta Thunder Powerboat Race: Sponsor Pacific Offshore Power Racing Association. Event Description Professional high-speed powerboat race. Date Second Saturday, Sunday in September. Location Off Pittsburgh, CA in the waters around Winter Island and Brown Island. Regulated Area The water area of Suisun Bay commencing at Simmons Point on Chipps Island; thence southwesterly to Stake Point on the southern shore of Suisun Bay; thence easterly following the southern shoreline of Suisun Bay and New York Slough to New York Slough Buoy 13; thence north-northwesterly to the Northwestern corner of Fraser Shoal; thence northwesterly to the western tip of Chain Island; thence west-northwesterly to the northeast tip of Van Sickle Island; thence following the shoreline of Van Sickle Island and Chipps Island and returning to the point of origin. 4. Pittsburg Seafood Festival Air Show: Sponsor City of Pittsburg, CA. Event Description Pittsburg Seafood Festival Air Show. Date Second Saturday, Sunday in September. Location Off Pittsburg, CA in the waters around Winer Island and Broqn Island. Regulated Area The water area of Suisun Bay commencing at Simmons Point on Chipps Island; thence southwesterly to Stake Point on the southern shore of Suisun Bay; thence easterly following the southern shoreline of Suisun Bay and New York Slough to New York Slough Buoy 13; thence north-northwesterly to the Northwestern corner of Fraser Shoal; thence northwesterly to the western tip of Chain Island; thence west-northwesterly to the northeast tip of Van Sickle Island; thence following the shoreline of Van Sickle Island and Chipps Island and returning to the point of origin. 5. Sacramento Ironman Swim: Sponsor IRONMAN Group. Event Description Swim portion of the Sacramento Ironman Triathlon. Date A Sunday in October. Location Waters of the American River and Sacramento River from Township 9 Park to North of Tower Bridge. Regulated Area For the duration of the event, all non-participants are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area all waters of the American River and Sacramento River from Township 9 Park to North of Tower Bridge. 6. Escape From Alcatraz Swim: Sponsor Action Sports Events IMG. Event Description Escape From Alcatraz Swim. Date A weekend day in June. Location Waters of the San Francisco Bay From Alcatraz Island to Saint Francis Yacht Club. Regulated Area For the duration of the event, all non-participants are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated area all waters of the San Francisco Bay From Alcatraz Island to Saint Francis Yacht Club. [USCG-2022-0611, 87 FR 62726, Oct. 17, 2022] § 100.1104 Southern California Annual Marine Events for the Los Angeles Long Beach Captain of the Port Zone. (a) General. Federal Register http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=11 Note: (b) Special local regulations. (1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel. (2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop. (3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.” (4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so. (5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies. Table 1 to § 100.1104 [All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.] 1. Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race Sponsor Newport Ocean Sailing Association. Event Description Sailing vessel race; open ocean. Date Fourth Friday in April. Location Newport Beach, CA. Regulated Area Starting area only. All waters of the Pacific Ocean near Newport Beach, CA bounded by a line starting 33°35′18″ N, 117°53′18″ W thence to 33°34′54″ N, 117°53′18″ W thence to 33°34′54″ N, 117°54′30″ W thence to 33°35′18″ N, 117°54′30″ W thence returning to the point of origin. 2. Congressional Cup Sponsor Long Beach Yacht Club. Event Description Competitive sailboat race series. Date Annually in March. Location Long Beach Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Long Beach Harbor surrounded by Island White, Island Freeman, and Island Chaffee. The race area is designated at Congressional Cup Stadium. 3. Transpac Sponsor Transpac Yacht Club. Event Description Competitive long distance sailboat race from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Date Bi-annually in early Summer. Location Long Beach Harbor, CA. Regulated Area All navigable waters from the surface to the sea floor within positions 33°−41.9390′N 118°−18.747′ W, 34°−41.205′ N 118°−18.747′ W, 33°−41.205′ N 118°−17.553′ W, and 33°−41.939′ N 118°−17.553′ W. 4. Dana Point Tall Ship Festival Sponsor Dana Point Marine Institute Event Description Tall ship festival. Date Annually in September. Location Dana Point Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Dana Point Harbor. 5. Morro Bay Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor City of Morro Bay. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in early December. Location Morro Bay Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Morro Bay Harbor. 6. Santa Barbara Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor City of Santa Barbara. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in early December. Location Santa Barbara Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Santa Barbara Harbor. 7. Ventura Harbor Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor Ventura Harbor District. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Two nights annually in mid December. Location Ventura Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Ventura Harbor. 8. Channel Islands Harbor Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor Channel Islands Harbor District. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in December. Location Channel Islands Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Channel Islands Harbor. 9. Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor Los Angeles County Department of Beaches and Harbors. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in early December. Location Marina del Rey, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Marina del Rey. 10. King Harbor Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor King Harbor Yacht Club. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in December. Location King Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of King Harbor. 11. Port of Los Angeles Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor Port of Los Angeles. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in early December. Location Port of Los Angeles, CA. Regulated Area The waters of the Port of Los Angeles. 12. Parade of 1,000 Lights Sponsor Shoreline Yacht Club. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in December. Location Long Beach Harbor, CA. Regulated Area Queensway Bay, Rainbow Harbor. 13. Naples Island Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor Naples Island Improvement Association. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Annually in December. Location Naples Island, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Alamitos Bay. 14. Huntington Harbor Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor Huntington Philharmonic Association. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Two nights annually in December. Location Huntington Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters and canals of Huntington Harbor. 15. Newport Beach Holiday Boat Parade Sponsor Newport Beach Chamber of Commerce. Event Description Holiday lighted boat parade. Date Five nights annually in mid December. Location Newport Beach Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Newport Beach Harbor. 16. Dana Point Holiday in the Harbor Sponsor Dana Point Harbor. Event Description Holiday festival and lighted boat parade. Date 4 nights annually in December. Location Dana Point Harbor, CA. Regulated Area The waters of Dana Point Harbor. 17. Catalina Ski Race Sponsor Long Beach Waterski Club. Event Description Competitive high speed waterski race. Date Annually in July. Location Long Beach Harbor, CA, to Santa Catalina Island, CA and back. Regulated Area The waters of Long Beach Harbor bordered by Queens Way Bridge, the Long Beach Breakwater, and the Alamitos Bay West Jetty. [USCG-2013-0361, 79 FR 6465, Feb. 4, 2014, as amended by USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44281, July 27, 2015] § 100.1105 San Francisco Bay Navy Fleetweek Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstration. (a) Effective Periods. Federal Register. http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict&region=11 (b) Regulated Areas: (1) Regulated Area “Alpha” for Navy Parade of Ships. Latitude Longitude 37°48′40″ N 122°28′38″ W 37°49′10″ N 122°28′41″ W 37°49′31″ N 122°25′18″ W 37°49′06″ N 122°24′08″ W 37°47′53″ N 122°22′42″ W 37°46′00″ N 122°22′00″ W 37°46′00″ N 122°23′07″ W and thence along the shore to the point of beginning. (2) Regulated Area “Bravo” for U.S. Navy Blue Angels Activities. Latitude Longitude 37°48′27.5″ N 122°24′04″ W 37°49′31″ N 122°24′18″ W 37°49′00″ N 122°27′52″ W 37°48′19″ N 122°27′40″ W and thence along the pierheads and bulwarks to the point of beginning. Datum: NAD 83 (c) Regulations: (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, in regulated area “Alpha” no person may enter or remain within 500 yards of any Navy parade vessel. No person or vessel shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of ship parade participants or official patrol vessels in regulated area “Alpha.” (2) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain within regulated area “Bravo.” (3) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a person or vessel shall come to an immediate stop. Persons or vessels shall comply with all directions given. (4) The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector San Francisco, California. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated areas. [CGD11-89-15, 54 FR 39998, Sept. 29, 1989, as amended by CGD11-91-11, 56 FR 51332, Oct. 11, 1991; CGD11-93-009, 58 FR 51242, Oct. 1, 1993; USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36327, July 2, 2007; USCG-2012-0459, 77 FR 43164, July 24, 2012; USCG-2015-0433, 80 FR 44281, July 27, 2015] § 100.1106 Special Local Regulation; Mavericks Surf Competition. (a) Location. (b) Enforcement period. (c) Definitions. Competition day Competitor Patrol Commander PATCOM Regulated area Spectator vessel Support vessel Zone 1 Zone 2 (d) Special Local Regulations. (1) Only support vessels may be authorized by the Patrol Commander (PATCOM) to enter Zone 1 during the competition. (2) Entering the water in Zone 1 by any person other than the competitors is prohibited. Competitors may enter the water in Zone 1 from authorized support vessels only. (3) Spectator vessels and support vessels within Zone 2 must maneuver as directed by PATCOM. Given the changing nature of the surf in the vicinity of the competition, PATCOM may close Zone 2 to all vessels due to hazardous conditions. Due to weather and sea conditions, the Captain of the Port may deny access to Zone 2 and the remainder of the regulated area to all vessels other than competitors and support vessels on the day of the event (4) Entering the water in Zone 2 by any person is prohibited. (5) Rafting and anchoring of vessels are prohibited within the regulated area. (6) Only vessels authorized by the PATCOM will be permitted to tow other watercraft within the regulated area. (7) Spectator and support vessels in Zones 1 and 2 must operate at speeds which will create minimum wake, in general, 7 miles per hour or less. (8) When hailed or signaled by the PATCOM by a succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn, the hailed vessel must come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in additional operating restrictions, citation for failure to comply, or both. (9) During the events, vessel operators may contact the PATCOM on VHF-FM channel 23A. [USCG-2015-0427, 82 FR 53417, Nov. 16, 2017] §§ 100.1150-100.1299 [Reserved] Subpart H—USCG Northwest District § 100.1300 [Reserved] § 100.1301 Seattle seafair unlimited hydroplane race. (a) This section will only be enforced during times announced by the Captain of the Port. The event, which is one week or less in duration, generally occurs during the last week of July or the first two weeks of August. The Captain of the Port will provide notice of the enforcement of this special local regulation by Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. (b) The area where the Coast Guard will restrict general navigation by this regulation during the hours it is in effect is: The waters of Lake Washington bounded by the Interstate 90 (Mercer Island /Lacey V. Murrow) Bridge, the western shore of Lake Washington, and the east/west line drawn tangent to Bailey Peninsula and along the shoreline of Mercer Island. (c) The area described in paragraph (b) of this section has been divided into two zones. The zones are separated by a line perpendicular from the I-90 Bridge to the northwest corner of the East log boom and a line extending from the southeast corner of the East log boom to the southeast corner of the hydroplane race course and then to the northerly tip of Ohlers Island in Andrews Bay. The western zone is designated Zone I, the eastern zone, Zone II. (Refer to NOAA Chart 18447). (d) The Coast Guard will maintain a patrol consisting of Coast Guard vessels, assisted by Auxiliary Coast Guard vessels, in Zone II. The Coast Guard patrol of this area is under the direction of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (the “Patrol Commander”). The Patrol Commander is empowered to control the movement of vessels on the racecourse and in the adjoining waters during the periods this regulation is in effect. The Patrol Commander may be assisted by other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. (e) Only authorized vessels may be allowed to enter Zone I during the hours this regulation is in effect. Vessels in the vicinity of Zone I shall maneuver and anchor as directed by Coast Guard Officers or Petty Officers. (f) During the times in which the regulation is in effect, swimming, wading, or otherwise entering the water in Zone I by any person is prohibited while hydroplane boats are on the racecourse. At other times in Zone I, any person entering the water from the shoreline shall remain west of the swim line, denoted by buoys, and any person entering the water from the log boom shall remain within ten (10) feet of the log boom. (g) During the times in which the regulation is in effect, any person swimming or otherwise entering the water in Zone II shall remain within ten (10) feet of a vessel. (h) During the times this regulation is in effect, rafting to a log boom will be limited to groups of three vessels. (i) During the times this regulation is in effect, up to six (6) vessels may raft together in Zone II if none of the vessels are secured to a log boom. (j) During the times this regulation is in effect, only vessels authorized by the Patrol Commander, other law enforcement agencies or event sponsors shall be permitted to tow other watercraft or inflatable devices. (k) Vessels proceeding in either Zone I or Zone II during the hours this regulation is in effect shall do so only at speeds which will create minimum wake, seven (07) miles per hour or less. This maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander. (l) Upon completion of the daily racing activities, all vessels leaving either Zone I or Zone II shall proceed at speeds of seven (07) miles per hour or less. The maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander. (m) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the areas under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as official Seafair event craft. [CGD13-01-004, 66 FR 34822, July 2, 2001, as amended by USCG-2013-1018; 79 FR 54907, Sept. 15, 2014] § 100.1302 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Captain of the Port Zone Columbia River. This section applies to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section. The regulations in this section will be enforced for the duration of each event, on or about the dates indicated in Table 1 of this section. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulations in this section with respect to each event, the geographical description of each regulated area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will be provided to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, or both, well in advance of the events. If the event does not have a date listed, then the exact dates and times of the enforcement will be announced through a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register. Federal Register http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. (a) The Coast Guard may patrol each event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM). PATCOM may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.” Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the Captain of the Port, Sector Columbia River. (b) PATCOM may control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the lawful directions issued. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (c) PATCOM may delay or terminate any marine event in this subpart at any time it is deemed necessary to ensure the safety of life or property. Such action may be justified as a result of weather, traffic density, spectator operation or participant behavior. (d) Vessels may not transit the regulated areas without PATCOM approval. Vessels permitted to transit must operate at a no wake speed, in a manner which will not endanger participants or other crafts in the event. (e) Spectators or other vessels shall not anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of event participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during the effective dates and times, or dates and times as modified through LNM, unless authorized by an official patrol vessel. Table 1 [All coordinates listed in the table reference Datum NAD 1983] No. Date Event Sponsor Location 1 First or second weekend in June Rose Fest Dragon Boat Races Portland-Kaohsiung Sister Association Portland, OR. Regulated area includes all waters of the Willamette River shore to shore, bordered on the north by the Hawthorne Bridge, and on the south by the Marquam Bridge. 2 One day in May or June Spring Testing Hydroplane races Tri-Cities Water Follies Association Kennewick, WA. Regulated area includes all navigable waters within the Columbia River in the vicinity of Columbia Park, commencing 75 yards east (downriver) of the Interstate 395 Bridge and continuing upriver approximately 2.0 miles and terminating at the northern end of Wade Island. 3 One weekend in June Richland Regatta Hydroplane races Northwest Power Boat Association Richland, WA. Regulated area includes all navigable waters of the Columbia River in the vicinity of Howard Amon Park, between River Miles 337 and 338. 4 Last Tuesday through Sunday in July Kennewick Hydroplane Races Tri-Cities Water Follies Association Kennewick, WA. Regulated area includes all navigable waters within the Columbia River in the vicinity of Columbia Park, commencing 75 yards east (downriver) of the Interstate 395 Bridge and continuing upriver approximately 2.0 miles and terminating at the northern end of Wade Island. 5 Second Saturday in August Swim the Snake Blue Mountain Resource Conservation and Development Perry, WA. Regulated area includes all navigable waters, bank-to-bank of the Snake River, 500 yards upstream and 500 yards downstream from the Washington State Highway 261 Bridge at the approximate position of 46°35′23″ N; 118°13′10″ W. 6 One day in August or September Columbia River Cross Channel Swim Hood River County Chamber of Commerce Cascade Locks, OR. Regulated area includes all waters of the Columbia River between River Mile 149-150. 7 First or second weekend in September Portland Dragon Boat Races DragonSports USA Portland, OR. Regulated area includes the western side of the Willamette River extending from Tom McCall Waterfront Park between the Hawthorne and Marquam Bridges, Portland, OR: Line one starting at 45-30′49″ N/122-40′24″ W then heading east to 45-30′49″ N/122-40′22″ W then heading south to 45-30′29″ N/122-40′08″ W then heading west to 45-30′26″ N/122-40′14″ W then heading north ending at 45-30′49″ N/122-40′24″ W. 8 One day in September Columbia Crossing Swim 3 Rivers Road Runners Pasco, WA. Regulated area includes all navigable waters, bank-to-bank of the Columbia River in Pasco, Washington, between river mile 332 and river mile 335. [USCG-2017-0224, 82 FR 31905, July 11, 2017, as amended by USCG-2026-0274, 91 FR 36531, June 17, 2026] § 100.1304 Annual Seattle Yacht Club's “Opening Day” Marine Parade. (a) Regulated area. (b) Effective period. (c) Special Local regulations. (2) All persons or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or not part of the regatta patrol are considered spectators. Spectator vessels must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with the progress of the event. The following are established as spectator areas: (i) Northwest of the University Bridge. (ii) North of the log boom which will be placed in Union Bay. (iii) East of Webster Point so as not to interfere with the participating vessels departing Union Bay. (3) No spectators shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times unless cleared for such entry by the Patrol Commander. (4) Due to the large number of craft confined within this small body of water, all vessels, both spectator and participants, will maintain a “NO WAKE” speed. This requirement will be strictly enforced to preserve the safety of both life and property. (5) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. [CGD13-89-02, 54 FR 19167, May 4, 1989] § 100.1309 Special Local Regulation; Olympia Harbor Days Tug Boat Races, Budd Inlet, WA. (a) Regulated area. (b) Regulations. (c) Authorization. (d) Notice of enforcement dates. Federal Register. [USCG-2010-1024,76 FR 30827, May 27, 2011] § 100.1311 Special Local Regulation; Montlake Cut, Lake Washington, Seattle, Washington. (a) Regulated area. (b) Definitions. Designated representative Participant (c) Regulations. (2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative by calling the Sector Puget Sound Command Center at 206-217-6002. Those in the regulated area must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the designated representative. (3) The COTP will provide notice of the regulated area through advanced notice via broadcast notice to mariners, announcement in the local notice to mariners, and by on-scene designated representatives. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2021-0774, 87 FR 19805, Apr. 6, 2022] §§ 100.1350-100.1399 [Reserved] Subpart I—USCG Oceania District § 100.1400 [Reserved] § 100.1401 Special Local Regulation; Fautasi Ocean Challenge Canoe Race, Pago Pago Harbor, America Samoa. (a) Location. (b) Effective period. (c) Regulations. (2) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter or impede the transit of participants or support/enforcement vessels in the regulated area during the enforcement dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through a support/enforcement vessel. (3) Spectator vessels may be moored to a waterfront facility within the regulated area in such a way that they shall not interfere with the progress of the event. Such mooring must be complete at least 30 minutes prior to the establishment of the regulated area and remain moored through the duration of the event. (d) Informational broadcasts. (e) Penalties. [USCG-2016-1041, 82 FR 44931, Sept. 27, 2017, as amended by USCG-2018-1049, 84 FR 7813, Mar. 5, 2019] § 100.1402 Special Local Regulation; Kailua Bay, Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. (a) Definitions. Buffer area Captain of the Port (COTP) Honolulu Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM) Course area Enforcement vessels Official Patrol Participant Regulated area Spectators (b) Location. (1) Regulated area. (2) Course area. (3) Buffer area. (c) Special local regulations. (2) Except for participants and safety support vessels, a person or vessel within the regulated area at the start of enforcement of this section must immediately depart the regulated area. (3) Support and enforcement vessels consist of any local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the COTP Honolulu, the event PATCOM, or COTP Honolulu designated representatives, to patrol the regulated area. (4) The regulated area consists of all navigable waters starting at the shoreline northeast of Kailua Pier at 19°38.341′ N, 155°59.782′ W; thence southeast to 19°37.416′ N, 155°59.444′ W; thence southwest to 19°37.397′ N, 155°59.500′ W; thence northwest to 19°38.150′ N, 155°59.760′ W, thence north and back to Kailua Pier at 19°38.398′ N, 155°59.816′ W, and returning along the pier to the originating point on the shoreline at to 19°38.341′ N, 155°59.782′ W. (5) Spectators shall not enter into, anchor, block, loiter, or impede the transit of participants or support/enforcement vessels in the regulated area during the enforcement of this section, unless cleared for entry by the COTP Honolulu, the event PATCOM, or the COTP's designated representatives. (6) Persons desiring to transit the regulated area identified may contact the COTP Honolulu in advance at the Sector Honolulu Command Center telephone number (808) 842-2600 and (808) 842-2601 or immediately prior to or during the event to the COTP Honolulu's PATCOM or designated representative on VHF-FM marine channel 16 (156.8 Mhz) to seek permission to transit or remain in the area. If permission is granted, all persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP Honolulu, the event PATCOM, or the COTP's designated representative and proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course while in the area. (7) If enforcement of the regulated area is no longer necessary, the COTP Honolulu, event Patrol Commander, or COTP designated representative will inform the public through radio broadcasts that the regulated area is no longer being enforced. (d) Enforcement officials. (e) Enforcement period. Federal Register, [USCG-2019-0150, 84 FR 51404, Sept. 30, 2019] §§ 100.1450-100.1699 [Reserved] Subpart J—USCG Arctic District § 100.1700 [Reserved] § 100.1701 Special Local Regulation; Wrangell 4th of July Celebration Boat Races, Wrangell, AK. (a) Regulated area. (b) Regulations. (c) Authorization. (d) Enforcement period. [USCG-2019-0223, 84 FR 32063, July 5, 2019, as amended by USCG-2025-0716, 90 FR 47587, Oct. 2, 2025] §§ 100.1702-100.1799 [Reserved]

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