33 CFR 100.702 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Captain of the Port Miami.

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§ 100.700 - [Reserved]

§ 100.701 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Seventh Coast Guard District.

§ 100.702 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Captain of the Port Miami.

§ 100.703 - Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg.

§ 100.704 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events within the Captain of the Port Charleston.

§ 100.721 - Special Local Regulations; Clearwater Super Boat National Championship, Gulf of Mexico; Clearwater Beach, FL.

§ 100.724 - Annual Augusta Invitational Rowing Regatta; Savannah River, Augusta, GA.

§ 100.732 - Annual River Race Augusta; Savannah River, Augusta GA.

§§ 100.750-100.799 - §[Reserved]

§ 100.700 - [Reserved]

§ 100.701 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Seventh Coast Guard 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. The following definitions apply to this section:

Patrol Commander. A Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector Commander to enforce these regulations.

Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.

(b) Event patrol. The Coast Guard may assign an event patrol, as described in § 100.40 of this part, to each regulated event listed in the table. Additionally, a Patrol Commander may be assigned to oversee the patrol. The event patrol and Patrol Commander may be contacted on VHF Channel 16.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(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. Questions about marine events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Captain of the Port zone, please see subpart 3.35 of this chapter.

(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. The application requirements of § 100.15 of this part apply to all events listed in Table 1. For information on applying for a marine event, contact the Captain of the Port for the area in which the event will occur, at the phone numbers listed above.

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. location, number of participants, type of vessels involved, etc.) through a Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register, Local Notice to Mariners, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

(a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

(1) Designated Representative. The term “Designated Representative” means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, others operating Coast Guard vessels, and federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) Miami in the enforcement of the regulated areas.

(2) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) The COTP Miami 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 in these areas shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in removal from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(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): 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.	Stuart Sailfish Regatta (Boat Race). Sponsor: The Stuart Sailfish Regatta, Inc.	Stuart, FL	Location: All waters of Indian River located northeast of Ernest Lyons Bridge and south of Joes Cove that are encompassed within a line connecting the following points, with the exception of the spectator area: Starting at Point 1 in position 27°12′47″ N, 80°11′43″ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 27°12′22″ N, 80°11′28″ W; thence northeast to Point 3 in position 27°12′35″ N, 80°11′00″ W; thence northwest to Point 4 in position 27°12′47″ N, 80°11′04″ W; thence northeast to Point 5 in position 27°13′05″ N, 80°11′01″ W; thence southeast back to origin.
2. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in May. Time (Approximate): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.	Miami Beach Air and Sea Show. Sponsor: The City of Miami Beach.	Miami Beach, FL	Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean encompassed within an imaginary line connecting the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 25°47′52″ N, 080°6′55″ W; thence southwest to Point 2 in position 25°45′40″ N, 080°7′16″ W; thence northwest to Point 3 in position 25°45′50″ N, 080°07′49″ W; thence north to Point 4 in position 25°47′56″ N, 080°07′30″ W; thence back to the origin at Point 1.
3. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in May. Time (Approximate): 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Fort Lauderdale Air Show. Sponsor: The City of Fort Lauderdale.	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean encompassed within an imaginary line connecting the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 26°11′01″ N 080°05′42″ W; thence due east to Point 2 in position 26°11′01″ N 080°05′00″ W; thence south west to Point 3 in position 26°05′42″ N 080°05′35″ W; thence west to Point 4 in position 26°05′42″ N 080°06′17″ W; thence following the shoreline north back to the point of origin.
4. One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) in September. Time (Approximate): 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.	Publix Escape to Miami Triathlon. Sponsor: Life Time Fitness Triathlon Series, LLC.	Miami, FL	Location: All waters of Biscayne Bay, east of Margaret Pace Park, Miami, FL encompassed within a line connecting the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 25°47′40″ N, 80°11′07″ W; thence northeast to Point 2 in position 25°48′13″ N, 80°10′48″ W; thence southeast to Point 3 in 25°47′59″ N, 80°10′34″ W; thence south to Point 4 in position 25°47′52″ N, 80°10′34″ W; thence southwest to Point 5 in position 25°47′33″ N, 80°11′07″ W; thence north back to origin.
5. One weekend (Saturday, and Sunday) in October. Time (Approximate): 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.	Columbus Day Regatta. Sponsor: Columbus Day Regatta, Inc.	Miami, FL	Location: All waters of Biscayne Bay encompassed within an imaginary line connecting the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 25°43′24″ N 080°12′30″ W; thence east to Point 2 in position 25°43′24″ N 080°10′30″ W; thence south to Point 3 in position 25°33′00″ N 080°11′30″ W; thence west to Point 4 in position 25°33′00″ N 080°15′54″ W; thence north west to point 5 in position 25°40′00″ N 080°15′00″ W; thence back to the origin at Point 1.
6. One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) in October. Time (Approximate): 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.	Ironman 70.3 (Swim Event). Sponsor: Miami Tri Events, LLC.	Miami, FL	Location: All waters of Biscayne Bay located east of Bayfront Park and encompassed within a line connecting the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 25°46′44″ N, 080°11′00″ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 25°46′24″ N, 080°10′44″ W; thence southwest to Point 3 in position 25°46′18″ N, 080°11′05″ W; thence north to Point 4 in position 25°46′33″ N, 080°11′05″ W; thence northeast back to origin.
7. One weekend Saturday, and Sunday in November. Time (Approximate): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.	P1 Fort Lauderdale Grand Prix of the Seas. Sponsor: Powerboat P1 USA LLC.	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Location: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean contained within a line connecting the following points: beginning at Point 1 in position 26°6′21″ N, 080°5′51″ W; thence west to Point 2 in position 26°6′21″ N, 080°6′13″ W; thence north to Point 3 in position 26°6′57″ N, 080°6′13″ W; thence east to Point 4 in position 26°6′57″ N, 080°5′52″ W, thence back to origin at point 1.
8. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.	Boynton Beach & Delray Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: The Boynton Beach CRA.	Boynton Beach, FL Delray Beach, FL	Location: All waters within a moving zone that will begin at Boynton Inlet and end at the C-15 Canal, which will include a buffer zone extending 50 yards ahead of the lead parade vessel and 50 yards astern of the last participating vessel and 50 yards on either side of the parade.
9. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.	Palm Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County, Inc.	Palm Beach, FL	Location: All waters within a moving zone that will begin at Lake Worth Daymarker 28 in North Palm Beach and end at Loxahatchee River Daymarker 7 east of the Glynn Mayo Highway Bridge in Jupiter, FL, which will include a buffer zone extending 50 yards ahead of the lead parade vessel and 50 yards astern of the last participating vessel and 50 yards on either side of the parade.
10. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.	Miami Outboard Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: The Miami Outboard Club.	Miami, FL	Location: All waters within a moving zone that will transit as follows: The marine parade will begin at the Miami Outboard Club on Watson Island, head north around Palm Island and Hibiscus Island, head east between Di Lido Island, south through Meloy Channel, west through Government Cut to Bicentennial Park, south to the Dodge Island Bridge, south in the Intracoastal Waterway to Claughton Island, circling back to the north in the Intracoastal Waterway to end at the Miami Outboard Club. This will include a buffer zone extending to 50 yards ahead of the lead vessel and 50 yards astern of the last participating vessel and 50 yards on either side of the parade.
11. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): 1:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.	Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade. Sponsor: Winterfest, Inc.	Fort Lauderdale, FL	Location: All waters within a moving zone that will begin at Cooley's Landing Marina and end at Lake Santa Barbara, which will include a buffer zone extending 50 yards ahead of the lead parade vessel and 50 yards astern of the last participating vessel and 50 yards on either side of the parade.
12. One weekend day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) in December. Time (Approximate): 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.	City of Pompano Beach Holiday Boat Parade. Sponsor: The Greater Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce.	Pompano Beach, FL	Location: All waters within a moving zone that will begin at Lake Santa Barbara and head north on the Intracoastal Waterway to end at the Hillsboro Bridge, which will include a buffer zone extending 50 yards ahead of the lead parade vessel and 50 yards astern of the last participating vessel and 50 yards on either side of the parade.

[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. The following definitions apply to this section:

(1) Designated representative. The term “designated representative” means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, others operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) St. Petersburg in the enforcement of the regulated areas.

(2) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) The COTP St. Petersburg or designated representative may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(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; Time (Approximate): 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m	Gasparilla Invasion and Parade/Ye Mystic Krewe of Gasparilla	Tapa, Florida	Location: A regulated area is established consisting of the following waters of Hillsborough Bay and its tributaries north of 27°51′18″ N and south of the John F. Kennedy Bridge: Hillsborough Cut “D” Channel, Seddon Channel, Sparkman Channel and the Hillsborough River south of the John F. Kennedy Bridge.
			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; Time (Approximate): 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m	Bradenton Area River Regatta/City of Bradenton	Bradenton, FL	Location(s) Enforcement Area #1. All waters of the Manatee River between the Green Bridge and the CSX Train Trestle contained within the following points: 27°30′43″ N, 082°34′20″ W, thence to position 27°30′44″ N, 082°34′09″ W, thence to position 27°30′00″ N, 082°34′04″ W, thence to position 27°29′58″ N, 082°34′15″ W, thence back to the original position, 27°30′43″ N, 082°34′20″ W.
			Enforcement Area #2. All waters of the Manatee River contained within the following points: 27°30′35″ N, 082°34′37″ W, thence to position 27°30′35″ N, 082°34′26″ W, thence to position 27°30′26″ N, 082°34′26″ W, thence to position 27°30′26″ N, 082°34′37″ W, thence back to the original position, 27°30′35″ N, 082°34′37″ W.
3. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in March; Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m	Gulfport Grand Prix/Gulfport Grand Prix LLC	Gulfport, FL	Location(s): (1) Race Area. All waters of Boca de Ciego contained within the following points: 27°44′10″ N, 082°42′29″ W, thence to position 27°44′07″ N, 082°42′40″ W, thence to position 27°44′06″ N, 082°42′40″ W, thence to position 27°44′04″ N, 082°42′29″ W, thence to position 27°44′07″ N, 082°42′19″ W, thence to position 27°44′08″ N, 082°42′19″ W, thence back to the original position, 27°44′10″ N, 082°42′29″ W.
			(2) Buffer Zone. All waters of Boca de Ciego encompassed within the following points: 27°44′10″ N, 082°42′47″ W, thence to position 27°44′01″ N, 082°42′44″ W, thence to position 27°44′01″ N, 082°42′14″ W, thence to position 27°44′15″ N, 082°42′14″ W.
4. One weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in September; Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m	Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix/Powerboat P-1 USA, LLC	Sarasota, FL	Location: All waters of the Gulf of Mexico contained within the following points: 27°18′44″ N, 082°36′14″ W, thence to position 27°19′09″ N, 082°35′13″ W, thence to position 27°17′42″, N, 082°34′00″ W, thence to position 27°16′43″ N, 082°34′49″ W, thence back to the original position, 27°18′44″ N, 082°36′14″ W.
5. One weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in September; Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m	Clearwater Offshore Nationals/Race World Offshore	Clearwater, FL	(1) Race Area. All waters of the Gulf of Mexico contained within the following points: 27°58′34″ N, 82°50′09″ W, thence to position 27°58′32″ N, 82°50′02″ W, thence to position 28°00′12″ N, 82°50′10″ W, thence to position 28°00′13″ N, 82°50′10″ W, thence back to the original position, 27°58′34″ N, 82°50′09″ W.
			(2) Spectator Area. All waters of Gulf of Mexico seaward no less than 150 yards from the race area and as agreed upon by the Coast Guard and race officials.
			(3) Enforcement Area. All waters of the Gulf of Mexico encompassed within the following points: 28°58′40″ N, 82°50′37″ W, thence to position 28°00′57″ N, 82°49′45″ W, thence to position 27°58′32″ N, 82°50′32″ W, thence to position 27°58′23″ N, 82°49′53″ W, thence back to position 28°58′40″ N, 82°50′37″ W.
6. One weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) in October; Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m	St.Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix	St. Petersburg, FL	Location: All waters of the Tampa Bay encompassed within the following points: 27°46′56.22″ N, 082°36′55.50″ W, thence to position 27°47′08.82″ N, 082°34′33.24″ W, thence to position 27°46′06.96″ N, 082°34′29.04″ W, thence to position 27°45′59.22″ N, 082°37′02.88″ W, thence back to the original position 27°46′24.24″ N, 082°37′30.24″ W.
7. One Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in October; Time (Approximate): 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m	Roar Offshore/OPA Racing LLC	Fort Myers Beach, FL	Locations: All waters of the Gulf of Mexico west of Fort Myers Beach contained within the following points: 26°26′27″ N, 081°55′55″ W, thence to position 26°25′33″ N, longitude 081°56′34″ W, thence to position 26°26′38″ N, 081°58′40″ W, thence to position 26°27′25″ N, 081°58′8″ W, thence back to the original position 26°26′27″ N, 081°55′55″ W.
8. One weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in November; Time (Approximate): 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m	OPA World Championships/Englewood Beach Waterfest	Englewood Beach, FL	Locations: (1) Race Area. All waters of the Gulf of Mexico contained within the following points: 26°56′00″ N, 082°22′11″ W, thence to position 26°55′59″ N, 082°22′16″ W, thence to position 26°54′22″ N, 082°21′20″ W, thence to position 26°54′24″ N, 082°21′16″ W, thence to position 26°54′25″ N, 082°21′17″ W, thence back to the original position, 26°56′00″ N, 082°21′11″ W.
			(2) Spectator Area. All waters of the Gulf of Mexico contained with the following points: 26°55′33″ N, 082°22′21″ W, thence to position 26°54′14″ N, 082°21′35″ W, thence to position 26°54′11″ N, 082°21′40″ W, thence to position 26°55′31″ N, 082°22′26″ W, thence back to position 26°55′33″ N, 082°22′21″ W.
			(3) Enforcement Area. All waters of the Gulf of Mexico encompassed within the following points: 26°56′09″ N, 082°22′12″ W, thence to position 26°54′13″ N, 082°21′03″ W, thence to position 26°53′58″ N, 082°21′43″ W, thence to position 26°55′56″ N, 082°22′48″ W, thence back to position 26°56′09″ N, 082°22′12″ W.

[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]

§ 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. location, number of participants, type of vessels involved, etc.) through a Notice of Enforcement published in the Federal Register, Local Notice to Mariners, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

(a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

(1) Designated representative. The term “designated representative” means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, others operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) Charleston in the enforcement of the regulated areas.

(2) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants.

(b) Event patrol. The Coast Guard may assign an event patrol, as described in § 100.40, to each regulated event listed in Table 1 of this section. Additionally, a Patrol Commander may be assigned to oversee the patrol. The event patrol and Patrol Commander may be contacted on VHF Channel 16.

(c) Special local regulations. (1) The COTP Charleston 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 in these areas shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in removal from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(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. The COTP Charleston or designated representative may delay or terminate any event in this section 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 § 100.704—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 Sponsor: The Cooper River Bridge Run Executive Committee	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 Sponsor: Charleston Race Week LLC	Charleston, SC	Location: There are five race areas: (i) Race Area #1. All waters of the Charleston Harbor encompassed within a 700 yard radius of position 32°46′10″ N, 079°55′15″ W. (ii) Race Area #2. All waters of the Charleston Harbor encompassed within a 700 yard radius of position 32°46′02″ N, 079°54′15″ W. (iii) Race Area #3. All waters of the Charleston Harbor encompassed within a 700 yard radius of position 32°45′55″ N, 079°53′39″ W. (iv) Race Area #4. All waters of the Charleston Harbor encompassed within a 600 yard radius of position 32°47′40″ N, 079°55′10″ W. (v) Race Area #5. All waters of the Charleston Harbor and Entrance Channel encompassed within a 500 yard radius of position 32°45′34″ N, 79°52′09″ W continuing to Charleston Entrance Channel Buoys Green 11 (LLN 2395.5) and Red 12 (LLN 2400).
3. One Saturday or Sunday in April:
Time (Approximate): 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m	Myrtle Beach Triathlon Sponsor: GO Race Productions	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 Sponsor: Logan Rutledge Children's Foundation	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 Sponsor: City of North Charleston	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 Sponsor: USS Yorktown Foundation Patriot's Naval Museum	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 Sponsor: 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 Sponsor: Beaufort Water Festival	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 Sponsor: Kathleen Wilson	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 Sponsor: City of Charleston, SC Office of Cultural Affairs	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 Mexico; Clearwater Beach, FL.

(a) Regulated Areas. The following regulated areas are established as special local regulations. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.

(1) Race Area. All waters of the Gulf of Mexico contained within the following points: 27°58.67′ N, 82°50.32′ W, thence to position 27°58.60′ N, 82°49.98′ W, thence to position 28°00.88′ N, 82°50.35′ W, thence to position 28°00.80′ N, 82°49.90′ W, thence back to the original position, 28°58.67′ N, 82°50.32′ W.

(2) Spectator Area. All waters of Gulf of Mexico seaward no less than 150 yards from the race area and as agreed upon by the Coast Guard and race officials.

(3) Enforcement Area. All waters of the Gulf of Mexico encompassed within the following points: 28°58.67′ N, 82°50.62′ W, thence to position 28°00.95′ N, 82°49.75′ W, thence to position 27°58.53′ N, 82°50.53′ W, thence to position 27°58.38′ N, 82°49.88′ W, thence back to position 28°58.67′ N, 82°50.62′ W.

(b) Definition. The term “designated representative” means Coast Guard Patrol Commanders, including Coast Guard coxswains, petty officers, and other officers operating Coast Guard vessels, and Federal, state, and local officers designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg in the enforcement of the regulated areas.

(c) Regulations. (1) All persons and vessels are prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining within the Race Area unless an authorized race participant.

(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. This section will be enforced annually from approximately 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT daily the last Saturday and Sunday of September.

[USCG-2014-0657, 80 FR 3882, Jan. 26, 2015]

§ 100.724 - Annual Augusta Invitational Rowing Regatta; Savannah River, Augusta, GA.

(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn directly across the Savannah River at U.S. Highway 1 (Fifth Street) Bridge at mile marker 199.45 and directly across the Savannah River at Eliot's Fish Camp at mile marker 197. The regulated area includes the width of the Savannah River between these two lines.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Charleston, SC.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all non-participants.

(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. This section is effective at 7 a.m. and terminates at 5 p.m. local time annually, on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the third weekend of March.

[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. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn directly across the Savannah River at the U.S. Highway 1 Bridge at mile marker 199 and directly across the Savannah River at mile marker 197. The regulated area would encompass the width of the Savannah River between these two lines.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Charleston, South Carolina.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all non-participants.

(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. These regulations become effective annually from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT each day, on the third Friday, Saturday and Sunday of May, unless otherwise specified in the notice to mariners.

[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]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 70041; 33 CFR 1.05-1

source: CGFR 63-22, 28 FR 5155, May 23, 1963, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 33 CFR 100.702