Coast guard establishes special local regulation for 2015 Jones Beach air show
NEW YORK – The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary Special Local Regulation (SLR) on the navigable waters for the Jones Beach Air Show, in Jones Beach, New York, from Thursday through Sunday.
The special local regulation establishes the navigable waters between the Meadowbrook State Parkway and the Wantagh State Parkway as a “Slow or No Wake” area and restricts vessel movement to no wake...
Coast Guard establishes Special Local Regulation for Combate Grand Prix speed boat race in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
CABO ROJO, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard has established a Special Local Regulation on the waters off Combate Beach in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico to be in effect from 9a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday during the Combate Grand Prix high speed boat races.
Approximately 40 high-speed boats will be participating in the Combate Grand Prix speed boat race.
It is critical that spectators and boaters observe the boundaries...
Coast Guard, local agencies to enforce safety, security zones for Seafair in Seattle
SEATTLE — The Coast Guard and local agencies will be enforcing safety zones around military vessels in Elliott Bay and on Lake Washington during Seafair Fleet Week.
“We establish these zones annually to ensure the safety of the public and the security of military vessels during this period of increased maritime activity in Elliott Bay and Lake Washington,” said Cmdr. Brian Meier, chief of response,...
Coast Guard establishes Special Local Regulation for speed boat and jet ski races in Charlotte Amalie Harbor, Saint Thomas
SAINT THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands — The Coast Guard has established a Special Local Regulation on the waters of Charlotte Amalie Harbor in Saint Thomas to be in effect from 10a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday during the Watersport Activities high speed boat and jet ski races.
Approximately 50 high-speed boats and jet skis will be participating in the races.
It is critical that spectators and boaters observe...
Coast Guard to hold Special Local Regulation on Waccamaw River
BUCKSPORT, S.C. – The Coast Guard is to hold a Special Local Regulation (SLR) on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway on Saturday and Sunday from approximately 11:30 a.m., until 7:00 p.m., each day during the Outboard Drag Boat Association “Draggin’ on the Waccamaw” boat race.
The SLR will encompass all waterways of the Waccamaw River from mile marker 377 to 378.
The SLR is enforced to protect...
Coast Guard to enforce Special Local Regulation for Patriot Challenge on the Ashley River
CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Coast Guard is to establish a Special Local Regulation (SLR) for the Patriot Challenge Kayak Race on the Ashley River in Charleston, S.C., on Saturday.
The SLR is put into place to protect those participating in the race.
The SLR will cover 75-yards in front of the lead safety vessel, 75-yards behind the last vessel and all areas within 100-yards of the other participating...
Special Local Regulation established for Thunderboat Regatta
SAN DIEGO –U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Diego has established a Special Local Regulation (SLP) for the Thunderboat Regatta scheduled to be held September 17-19 on Mission Bay.