- § 100.100 - Special Local Regulations; Regattas and Boat Races in the Coast Guard Sector Long Island Sound Captain of the Port Zone.
- § 100.110 - East River 4th of July Fireworks, East River, Manhattan, NY.
- § 100.111 - Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY.
- § 100.119 - Special Local Regulation; East Passage, Narragansett Bay, RI.
- § 100.120 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Held in the Coast Guard Sector Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone.
- § 100.130 - Special Local Regulations; Recurring Annual Marine Events in Sector Boston Captain of the Port Zone.
- § 100.169 - Special Local Regulation; Washburn Board Across the Bay, Lake Superior; Chequamegon Bay, WI.
- § 100.170 - Special Local Regulation; Breakers to Bridge Paddle Festival, Lake Superior, Keweenaw Waterway, MI.
- §§ 100.180-100.499 - §[Reserved]
§ 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 First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
(1) Designated representative. A “designated representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Long Island Sound (LIS), to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
(2) Official patrol vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.
(3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
(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. | 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. | 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). |
§ 100.110 - East River 4th of July Fireworks, East River, Manhattan, NY.
(a) Regulated areas. The regulations in this section apply to the following areas:
(1) Area ALPHA: All navigable waters of the East River, between the east shore of Manhattan and the west shore of Roosevelt Island south of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°45′31.46″ N, 73°57′31.42″ W, along the shore to 40°45′6.80″ N, 73°57′53.45″ W, east to Roosevelt Island at 40°44′59.42″ N, 73°57′40.57″ W, along the west shore of Roosevelt island to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge at 40°45′26.02″ N, 73°57′19.15″ W, and back to the point of origin.
(2) Area BRAVO: All navigable waters of the East River, between the west shore of Queens and the east shore of Roosevelt Island south of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°45′22.89″ N, 73°57′12.06″ W, along the western shore of Roosevelt Island to 40°44′59.42″ N, 73°57′40.57″ W, east to 40°44′52.25″ N, 73°57′28.08″ W, north along the west shore to the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge at 40°45′18.82″ N, 73°57′2.91″ W, and back to the point of origin.
(3) Area CHARLIE: All navigable waters of the East River encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°45′6.80″ N, 73°57′53.45″ W, then south along the shore of Manhattan to 40°43′40.29″ N, 73°58′18.37″ W, across the East River to Brooklyn at 40°43′39.68″ N, 73°57′39.74″ W, then north along the east shore of the East River to 40°44′52.25″ N, 73°57′28.08″ W including the navigable waters of Newtown Creek to the Pulaski Bridge, back to the point of origin.
(4) Area DELTA: All navigable waters of the East River encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°43′40.29″ N, 73°58′18.37″ W, then south along the shore of Manhattan to 40°43′06″ N, 073°58′25″ W, across the East River to Brooklyn at 40°42′57.34″ N, 73°58′3.03″ W, and north along the shore of Brooklyn To 40°42′15.87″ N, 73°59′19.60″ W, then along the shore of Brooklyn to 40°42′57.34″ N, 73°58′3.03″ W, and then back to the point of origin.
(5) Area ECHO: All navigable waters of the East River encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°43′06″ N, 073°58′25″ W, then along the shore to the Manhattan Bridge at 40°42′34.74″ N, 73°59′30.65″ W, across the East River to Brooklyn at 40°42′15.87″ N, 73°59′19.60″ W, then along the Brooklyn side of the East River to 40°42′57.34″ N, 73°58′3.03″ W, and then back to the point of origin. These coordinates are based on (NAD 83).
(6) Moving Protection Zone: A moving protection zone on all navigable waters within a 50 yard radius of the participating barges while they are loaded with explosive material will be enforced from the point of departure within the COTP New York zone until placement at the intended destination. The point of departure will be determined each year prior to enforcement of the moving protection zone and the details will be released through a Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section:
Designated Representative is any Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) New York in the enforcement of this section.
Official Patrol Vessel means any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Federal, State or local law enforcement vessel assigned or approved by the COTP New York to assist in the enforcement of this section.
Spectator means a person or vessel not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the special local regulations in § 100.35, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the limited access area defined in paragraph (a) of this section, is prohibited, unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative.
(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. This section will be enforced annually on July 4, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. In the event the fireworks display is postponed due to inclement weather, this section will be enforced on July 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
§ 100.111 - Special Local Regulation; Horsepower on the Hudson, Hudson River, Castleton-on-Hudson, NY.
(a) Regulated areas. The regulations in this section apply to the following regulated areas: (1) High speed area. All navigable waters of the Hudson River from Hudson River Lighted Buoy 202 (LLNR 38905) to Hudson River Lighted Buoy 204 (LLNR 38910) east of the navigable channel shoreward outside of the navigational channel.
(2) Spectator area. All navigable waters of the Hudson River from Hudson River Lighted Buoy 201 (LLNR 38903) to Hudson River Lighted Buoy 205 (LLNR 38915) west of the navigable channel shoreward outside of the navigational channel.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section—
Designated Representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port New York (COTP) in the enforcement of the Special Local Regulation.
Participant means all persons and vessels registered with the event sponsor as a participant in the event.
Spectator means any person or vessel including human-powered craft, which is not designated by the sponsor as a support vessel, in the vicinity of the event with the primary purpose of witnessing the event. Spectator vessels can observe the marine event from the designated spectator area.
(c) Regulations. (1) All non-participant persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the regulated areas described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or their designated representative.
(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. This special local regulation is in effect annually on a date and time published in the Local Notice to Mariners.
(e) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the enforcement period for the regulated area as well as any changes in the planned schedule.
§ 100.119 - Special Local Regulation; East Passage, Narragansett Bay, RI.
(a) Regulated area. (1) The regulated area includes all waters of Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI, within the following points (NAD 83):
| 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 |
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(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 |
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(b) Effective period. This special local regulation is in effect biennially on a date and times published in the Local Notice to Mariners.
(c) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into this area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Southeastern New England (COTP) or a designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Southeastern New England.
(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. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through local notice to mariners and Broadcast Notices to Mariners of the enforcement period for the regulated area as well as any changes in the planned schedule.
§ 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. First Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/. Although listed in the Code of Federal Regulations, sponsors of events listed in table 1 of this section are still required to submit marine event applications in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.
(a) The following definitions apply to this section:
(1) Designated Representative. A “Designated Representative” is any Coast Guard Commissioned, Warrant or Petty Officer who has been designated by the Captain of the Port, Sector Northern New England (COTP), to act on his or her behalf. The Designated Representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.
(2) Official patrol vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.
(3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
(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
Table 1 to § 100.120
| 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. | 6.1 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. | 7.1 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. | 8.1 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 Date subject to change. Exact date will be posted in Notice of Enforcement and Local Notice to Mariners.
§ 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
(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 District 1 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.
• Sponsor: Toyota. | • Date: A two-day event on Saturday and Sunday during the first weekend of June, as specified in the USCG District 1 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 District 1 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). |
§ 100.169 - Special Local Regulation; Washburn Board Across the Bay, Lake Superior; Chequamegon Bay, WI.
(a) Location. All waters of Chequamegon Bay within 100 yards of either side of an imaginary line beginning in Washburn, WI at position 46°36′52″ N., 090°54′24″ W.; thence southwest to position 46°38′44″ N., 090°54′50″ W.; thence southeast to position 46°37′02″ N., 090°50′20″ W.; and ending southwest at position 46°36′12″ N., 090°51′51″ W.
(b) Effective period. This annual event historically occurs within the third or fourth week of July. The COTP, Duluth, will announce enforcement dates via Notice of Enforcement, Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, on-scene designated representatives, or other forms of outreach.
(c) Regulations. Vessels transiting within the regulated area shall travel at a no-wake speed except as may be permitted by the COTP, Duluth or a designated on-scene representative. Additionally, vessels shall yield right-of-way for event participants and event safety craft and shall follow directions given by event representatives during the event.
§ 100.170 - Special Local Regulation; Breakers to Bridge Paddle Festival, Lake Superior, Keweenaw Waterway, MI.
(a) Location. All navigable waters of the Keweenaw Waterway beginning at the North Entry at position 47°14′03″ N., 088°37′53″ W.; and ending at the Portage Lake Lift Bridge at position 47°07′25″ N., 088°34′26″ W.
(b) Effective period. This annual event historically occurs within the first or second week of September. The Captain of the Port Duluth (COTP) will announce enforcement dates via Notice of Enforcement, Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, on-scene designated representatives, or other means of outreach.
(c) Regulations. Vessels transiting within the regulated area shall travel at a no-wake speed except as may be permitted by the COTP or a designated on-scene representative. Additionally, vessels shall yield right-of-way for event participants and event safety craft and shall follow directions given by event representatives during the event.