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[CGD05–03–156, 69 FR 28825, May 19, 2004]

§ 100.533 Maryland Swim for Life, Chester River, Chestertown, MD.
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(a) Regulated Area. The regulated area is established for waters of the Chester River from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line drawn at latitude 39°–10'–16" N, near the Chester River Channel Buoy 35 (LLN–26795) and bounded on the north at latitude 39°–12'–30" N by the Maryland S.R. 213 Highway Bridge. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

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

Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.

Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(c) Special local regulations: (1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area.

(2) The operator of any vessel in this area shall:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol; and

(ii) Proceed as directed by any Official Patrol.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced annually on the second Saturday in July. A notice of implementation of this section will be published annually in the Federal Register and disseminated through the Fifth District Local Notice to Mariners and marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

[CGD05–04–013, 69 FR 43743, July 22, 2004]

§ 100.534 Tug-of-War; Spa Creek, Annapolis, Maryland.
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(a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the waters of Spa Creek from shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 feet from either side of a rope spanning Spa Creek from a position at latitude 38°58'36.9" N, longitude 076°29'03.8" W on the Annapolis shoreline to a position at latitude 38°58'26.4" N, longitude 076°28'53.7" W on the Eastport shoreline. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983.

(b) Definitions:

(1) Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.

(2) Official Patrol means any vessel assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign.

(3) Participant means all vessels participating in the “Tug of War” under the auspices of the Marine Event Permit issued to the event sponsor and approved by Commander, Coast Guard Sector Baltimore.

(c) Special Local Regulations: (1) No person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area unless participating in the event or authorized by the Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may intermittently authorize general navigation to pass through the regulated area. Notice of these opportunities will be given via marine safety radio broadcast on VHF–FM marine band radio, channel 16 (156.8 MHz) and channel 22 (157.1 MHz).

(2) The operator of any vessel in the regulated area must:

(i) Stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed.

(ii) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol.

(iii) When authorized to transit the regulated area, all vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course.

(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced annually from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the first Saturday in November. In 2005 the section will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on October 29, instead of the first Saturday in November.

[CGD05–05–104, 70 FR 61036, Oct. 20, 2005]

§ 100.709 Annual Augusta Southern National Drag Boat Races; Savannah River, Augusta, GA.
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(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 (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 encompasses 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 Group Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina.

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

(2) After the termination of the Augusta Southern National Drag Boat Races 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 annually on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the third week of July from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. edt, except in 1996, the section is effective on July 18–21, 1996 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. edt.

[CGD07–96–021, 61 FR 28504, June 5, 1996]

§ 100.710 Annual Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament; Jacksonville, Florida.
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(a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the waters of the St. Johns River lying between an eastern boundary formed by St. Johns River Lighted Buoy 7 (LLNR (7145) in approximate position 30–23.56N, 081–23.04W, and Lighted Buoy 8 (LLNR 7150) in position 30–24.03N, 081–23.01W, and the western boundary formed by Lighted Buoy 25 (LLNR 7305) in position 30–23.40N, 081–28.26W, and Short Cut Light 26 (LLNR 7130 in position 30–23.46N, 081–28.16W with the northern and southern boundaries formed by the banks of the St. Johns and extended north from the boundary formed by the St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway, Sisters Creek, to Lighted Buoy 83 (LLNR 38330) on the Intracoastal Waterway.

(b) Regulations. Vessels operating in the regulated area must operate at No Wake Speed.

(c) Dates. This section is effective annually during the second full week of July. Coast Guard Group Mayport will issue a Local Notice to Mariners each year announcing future specific times and dates of the event.

[CGD 07–98–033, 63 FR 41719, Aug. 5, 1998; 64 FR 22674, Apr. 27, 1999]

§ 100.713 Annual Harborwalk Boat Race; Sampit River, Georgetown, SC.
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(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated Area. The regulated area is formed by a line from:


33°21.5' N, 079°17.10' W, thence to

33°21.7' N, 079°16.8' W, thence along the shore to

33°21.1' N, 079°16.7' W, thence to

33°21.1' N, 079°16.9' W, thence back to

33°21.5' N, 079°17.10' W.


All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

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

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

(2) After the termination of the Harborwalk Boat Race, 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 in effect from 12 p.m. and terminates at 5:30 p.m. EDT annually during the last Sunday of June.

[CGD07–96–015, 61 FR 29020, June 7, 1996]

§ 100.714 Annual Miami Super Boat Race; Miami Beach, FL.
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(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated Areas. The regulated area includes the race course area, the spectator area, and a buffer zone.

(i) The race course area is formed by a line joining the following points:


25°46.3' N, 080°07.85' W; thence to,

25°46.3' N, 080°06.82' W; thence to,

25°51.3' N, 080°06.2' W; thence to,

25°51.3' N, 080°07.18' W; thence along the shoreline to the starting point.


All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(ii) A spectator area is established in the regulated area for spectator traffic and is defined by a line joining the following points, beginning from:


25°51.3' N, 080°06.15' W; thence to,

25°51.3' N, 080°05.85' W; thence to,

25°46.3' N, 080°06.55' W; thence to,

25°46.3' N, 080°06.77' W; and back to the starting point.


All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(iii) A buffer zone of 300 feet is established between the race course and the spectator area.

(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 Group Miami, Miami Beach, Florida.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the race course area by other than event participants is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. At the completion of scheduled races and departure of participants from the regulated area, traffic may resume normal operations. At the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, between scheduled racing events, traffic may be permitted to resume normal operations.

(2) A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) Spectators not in the designated spectator areas, as defined above, are required to keep clear of the race course area at all times.

(c) Effective Dates. This section is effective at 12 p.m. and terminates at 4 p.m. EDT annually during the second Sunday of June.

[CGD–94–091, 61 FR 27783, June 3, 1996]

§ 100.715 Annual Beaufort Water Festival, Beaufort River, Beaufort, SC.
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(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established on that portion of the Beaufort River, between the Ladys Island swing bridge at 32°25'40" N, 080°40'10" W and a line drawn directly across the Beaufort River at Spanish Point, at 32°24'00" N. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

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

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited, unless otherwise authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) Between scheduled events the Coast Guard Patrol Commander may authorize vessels to resume normal operations.

(3) After termination of the Beaufort Water Festival events, all vessels may resume normal operation at the discretion of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(c) Effective Dates. This section become effective annually from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. EDT, on the last two Saturdays and Sundays of July.

[CGD07–96–020, 61 FR 28502, June 5, 1996]

§ 100.716 Annual Florida Sports Fishing Association Billfish Tournament.
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(a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the waters of Port Canaveral Harbor. The regulated area is bound on the west by the easternmost State Road 401 bascule bridge, position 28–24–33 N, 080–37–55 W, and on the east by the line drawn between Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Light #12 (LLNR 8955), position 28–24–38 N, 080–34–59 W, and Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Lighted Buoy #13 (LLNR 8960), position 28–24–33 N, 080–34–59 W. The southern boundary will be a line drawn from Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Lighted Buoy #13 to the Cape Canaveral southern jetty, position 28–24–29 N, 080–35–18 W, then following the southern shoreline of Cape Canaveral Harbor to the easternmost State Road 401 bascule bridge. The northern boundary will be a line extending from Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Light #12, following the northern shoreline of Cape Canaveral Harbor, but excluding all navigable waters north of a line drawn across the mouth of the East Basin, Middle Basin, and West Basin.

(b) Special local regulations. A “No Wake Zone” is established in the regulated area.

(c) Effective dates. The Commander, Coast Guard Group Mayport will publish the effective times and dates during which the regulations in this section will be effective in the Seventh Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners.

[CGD7 92–16, 57 FR 23302, June 3, 1992]

§ 100.717 Annual Fort Myers Beach Offshore Grand Prix; Fort Myers, FL.
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(a) Regulated Area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn from the start/finish position, at the Fort Myers Beach pier (26°28.07' N, 81°58.30' W), thence to position 26°26.08' N, 81°55.29' W, thence to position 26°24.76' N, 81°54.68' W, thence to position 26°23.74' N, 81°55.10' W, thence to position 26°23.91' N, 81°55.40' W, thence to position 26°24.94' N, 81°55.24' W, thence to position 26°26.93' N, 81°58.53' W, thence to position 26°27.32' N, 81°58.16' W, thence back to the start/finish position, at the Fort Myers Beach pier (26°28.07, 81°58.30' W). All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) No vessel may anchor shoreward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. edt.

(2) Spectator craft will be permitted to anchor seaward of the seaside boundaries of the regulated area, in the spectator area formed by a line drawn from the position 29°26.54' N, 81°58.12' W, thence to position 28°25.06' N, 81°55.42' W, thence to position 26°24.45' N, 81°55.50' W, thence to position 26°26.54' N, 81°58.30' W, thence back to position 29°26.54' N, 81°58.12' W, and in the spectator area formed by a line drawn from the position 26°25.06' N, 81°54.18' W, thence to position 26°23.47' N, 81°54.00' W, thence to position 25°24.05' N, 81°54.47' W, thence back to position 26°25.06' N, 81°54.18' W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(3) All vessel traffic, not involved with the Fort Myers Beach Offshore Grand Prix, exiting Matanzas Pass between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. will exit the marked channel at Matanzas Pass Channel daybeacon #3 (26°25.9' N, 82°58.2' W, LLNR 16365) and #4 (26°26.1' N, 82°57.8' W, LLNR 16370), and shall proceed in a southwesterly direction seaward of the spectator area defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(4) All vessel traffic, not involved with the Fort Myers Beach Offshore Grand Prix, exiting Big Carlos Pass between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. edt will exit the pass in a southwesterly direction seaward of the spectator area defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section, taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation with the spectator craft until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(5) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this regulation. Spectator vessels shall stay seaward of the seaside legs of the racecourse at all times in the spectator areas defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

(c) Effective dates: This section is effective each day from 11 a.m. through 3 p.m. EDT annually during the third Saturday and Sunday of May.

[CGD07–96–005, 61 FR 28503, June 5, 1996, as amended by CGD07–97–010, 62 FR 26745, May 15, 1997]

§ 100.718 Annual Suncoast Kilo Run; Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, FL.
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(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established in Sarasota Bat with the northwest corner point at Whale Key, position 27°23'53" N, 82°37'46" W, extending to the northeast corner point at Bayshore Gardens Channel, position 27°25'11" N, 82°35'45" W, extending to the southeast corner point at Whitaker Bayou, position 27°21'22" N, 82°33'14" W, and then to the southwest corner point at Quick Point, position 27°20'18" N, 82°34'36" W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations.

(1) In accordance with these regulations, the regulated area is designated as a “no wake” zone. Spectator craft are permitted into the area, but are prohibited from entering the race course areas described in (b)(2) of this section.

(2) Inside the “no wake” zone are two designated areas surrounding the primary and alternate race courses. Primary course “A” is bounded by a line connecting the northeast corner point at position 27°22'10" N, 82°36'09" W, a southeast corner point at position 27°21'31" N, 82°35'37" W, a southwest corner point at position 27°21'27" N, 82°35'48" W, and a northwest corner point at position 27°22'05" N, 82°36'16" W. Alternate course “B” is bounded by a line connecting the northeast corner point at position 27°23'11" N, 82°34'31" W, a southeast corner point at position 27°22'35" N, 82°34'03" W, a southwest corner point at position 27°22'31" N, 82°34'08" W, and a northwest corner point at position 27°23'09" N, 82°34'38" W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(3) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this regulation.

(c) Effective date. This section is effective at 8 a.m. and terminates at 1 p.m. EDT, annually during the first Friday of July.

[CGD07–96–008, 61 FR 32334, June 24, 1996]

§ 100.719 Annual Suncoast Offshore Challenge; Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, FL.
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(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established by a line drawn from the start/finish position 27°19.15' N, 82°35.90' W, thence to position 27°18.81' N, 82°34.90' W, thence to position 27°18.21' N, 82°34.48' W, thence to position 27°16.43' N, 82°34.99' W, thence to position 27°15.70' N, 82°34.29' W, thence to position 27°15.86' N, 82°33.44' W, thence to position 27°14.73'10' N, 82°32.37' W, thence to position 27°14.62' N, 82°32.54' W, thence to position 27°14.94' N, 82°35.25' W, thence to position 27°20.03' N, 82°37.38' W, thence to position 27°20.32' N, 82°37.16' W, thence back to the start/finish position. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) No anchoring will be permitted seaward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area out to three nautical miles from shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT, annually on the first Saturday of July.

(2) Anchoring for spectators will be permitted shoreward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area.

(3) All vessel traffic, not involved with the Suncoast Offshore Challenge, exiting New Pass between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT shall exist at New Pass Channel daybeacon #3 (27°26.46' N, 82°41.7' W, LLNR 18100) and #4 (27°26.4' N, 82°41.68' W, LLNR 18105), and shall proceed in a northerly direction shoreward of spectator craft taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(4) Big Sarasota Pass will be closed to all inbound and outbound vessel traffic, other than spectator craft, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

(5) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this regulation. Spectator vessels shall stay clear of race area at all times.

(c) Effective date. This section is effective at 10 a.m. and terminates at 4 p.m. EDT, annually during the first Saturday of July.

[CGD07–96–008, 61 FR 32334, June 24, 1996]

§ 100.720 Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix; Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, FL.
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(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is established by a line drawn from the start/finish position 27°19.15' N, 82°35.90' W, thence to position 27°18.91' N, 82°34.90' W, thence to position 27°18.81' N, 82°34.48' W, thence to position 27°16.43' N, 82°34.99' W, thence to position 27°15.70' N, 82°34.29' W, thence to position 27°15.86' N, 82°33.44' W, thence to position 27°14.73' N, 82°32.37' W, thence to position 27°14.62' N, 82°32.54' W, thence to position 27°14.93' N, 82°35.25' W, thence to position 27°20.03' N, 82°37.38' W, thence to position 27°20.32' N, 82°37.16' W, thence back to the start/finish position. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) No anchoring will be permitted seaward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area out to three nautical miles from shore, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

(2) Anchoring for spectators will be permitted shoreward of the shoreside boundaries of the regulated area.

(3) All vessel traffic not involved with the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix, exiting New Pass between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. EDT shall exit at New Pass Channel daybeacon #3 (27°26.46' N, 82°41.7' W, LLNR 18100) and #4 (27°26.4' N, 82°41.68' W, LLNR 18105), and shall proceed in a northerly direction shoreward of spectator craft taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(4) Big Sarasota Pass will be closed to all inbound and outbound vessel traffic, other than spectator craft, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT.

(5) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this regulation. Spectator craft will stay clear of race area at all times.

(c) Effective date. This section is effective at 10 a.m. and terminates at 4 p.m. EDT, annually during the first Sunday of July.

[CGD07–96–008, 61 FR 32335, June 24, 1996]

§ 100.721 Charleston Christmas Parade of Boats, Charleston Harbor, SC.
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(a) Definitions. (1) Regulated Area. A regulated area includes the area 500 yards ahead of the lead parade vessel, 100 yards astern of the last parade vessel, and 50 yards to either side of all parade vessels along the parade route described in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(2) Parade Route. The parade will organize in the Middle Ground, north of Charleston South Channel. The parade will proceed north along the west edge of Commercial Anchorage A, entering Rebellion Reach in the vicinity of Charleston HBR N Chan LB 2 (Light List Number 2505) at approximate position 32°46.3' N, 079°53.3' W, thence proceeding up Folly Shutes, and Horse Reach to approximately two-tenths of a nautical mile north of USS Yorktown at position 32°47.7' N, 079°54.7' W, thence across Hog Island Reach near Charleston Harbor N. Channel LB 11 (Light List Number 2529) at approximate position 32°47.6' N, 079°55.1' W, entering Town Creek Lower reach near Town Creek Chan LB2 (Light List Number 2715) at approximate position 32°47.7' N, 079°55.5' W thence south to 32°45.7' N, 079°55.3' W (approximately one half nautical mile southeast of Battery Point), thence up the Ashley River, and continuing to the finishing point at City Marina (32°46.6' N, 079°57.2' W). All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.

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

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than authorized parade participants or official patrol vessels is prohibited, unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol Commander.

(2) After termination of the Christmas Parade of Boats and departure of parade participants from the regulated area, all vessels may resume normal operations.

(c) Effective Date: These regulations are effective from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., EST, on December 7, 1996, December 13, 1997, December 12, 1998, December 4, 1999, and December 9, 2000.

[CGD07–96–048, 61 FR 59023, Nov. 20, 1996, as amended by CGD 07–00–107, 65 FR 67265, Nov. 9, 2000]

§ 100.722 Annual Key West Super Boat Race; Key West, FL.
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(a) Definitions—(1) Regulated area. All navigable waters within a line drawn through the following points:


24–33.65, 081–48.47W; thence to,

24–33.95N, 081–48.30W; thence to,

24–34.05N, 081–48.45W; thence to,

24–33.58N, 081–48.70W; thence to,

24–31.18N, 081–51.10W; thence to,

24–31.18N, 081–48.88W; thence to,

24–32.94N, 081–48.82W.


All coordinates reference use datum: NAD 1983.

(2) Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the United States Coast Guard who has been designated by Coast Guard Group Key West, Florida.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area, by other than event participants, is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the patrol commander.

(2) A succession of not less than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non-event participating vessel to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of a red distress flare from a patrol vessel will be a signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(c) Effective Dates. This section is effective at 10 a.m. and terminates at 4 p.m. annually on the second Wednesday and Saturday in November.

[CGD07–96–049, 61 FR 64993, Dec. 10, 1996]

§ 100.723 Annual Holiday Boat Parade of the Palm Beaches; Palm Beach, FL.
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(a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established to include the Port of Palm Beach Turning Basin and the Intracoastal Waterway extending south from Lake Worth South LT 1 (LLNR 42170) to Lake Worth South Daybeacon 23 (LLNR 42300).

(b) Special Local Regulations.

(1) While the parade is transiting, nonparticipating vessels will be prohibited from approaching within 1000 feet ahead of the lead vessel in the parade to 1000 feet astern of the last participating vessel in the parade or within 50 feet on either side of the parade unless authorized by the patrol commander. After the passage of the parade participants all vessels may resume normal operations.

(2) A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non-participating vessel to stop immediately. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(c) Effective Date. These regulations are effective annually on the second Saturday of December, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. est.

[CGD07–053, 61 FR 64995, Dec. 10, 1996]

§ 100.724 Annual Augusta Invitational Rowing Regatta; Savannah River, Augusta, GA.
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(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 Group 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]

§ 100.728 Special Local Regulations; Hurricane Offshore Classic, St. Petersburg, FL.
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(a) Regulated area. The regulated area is formed by a line drawn from position 27°46.9" N, 082°37.45" W (onshore at North Shore Park) east southeast to position 27°46.39" N, 082°32.65" W; thence due south to position 27°44.67" N, 082°32.65" W; thence due west to position 27°44.67" N, 082°37.45" W (onshore just south of Lassing Park). All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited unless authorized by the patrol commander designated by Coast Guard Group St. Petersburg, Florida.

(2) Spectator craft will be permitted near the race area, but will be required to stay clear of the race lanes. Anchoring for spectator craft is permitted north of the northern straightaway and south of the southern straightaway, but only in the designated spectator area between 27°46.62N, 082°37.00W to 27°46.80N, 082°34.72W and 27°46.52N, 082°37.00W to 27°46.70N, 082°34.72W for the northern area and 27°46.25N, 082°37.00W to 27°45.90N, 082°34.72W and 27°46.15N, 082°37.00W to 27°45.80N, 082°34.72W for the southern area. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83. No anchoring will be permitted west of turns 1 and 4 nor west of turns 2 and 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT.

(3) All vessel traffic, not involved in the Hurricane Offshore Classic, entering or exiting the Vinoy Basin between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. EDT must transit around the racecourse, taking action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse. All vessel traffic, not involved with the Hurricane Offshore Classic, transiting the area off Coffeepot Bayou, The Pier, and Bayboro Harbor should exercise extra caution and take action to avoid a close-quarters situation until finally past and clear of the racecourse.

(4) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this section. Spectator vessels will at all times stay in the spectator areas defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

(c) Effective Dates: This regulation is effective annually at 10 a.m. and terminates at 6 p.m. EDT on the third Saturday and Sunday of August.

[CGD07–97–031, 62 FR 43641, Aug. 15, 1997]

§ 100.729 Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL.
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(a) Regulated area. A regulated area is established for the Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida. The regulated area encompasses all waters within the following points:



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Latitude Longitude
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25°43[min]24[sec] N................... 080°12[min]30[sec] W
25°43[min]24[sec] N................... 080°10[min]30[sec] W
25°33[min]00[sec] N................... 080°11[min]30[sec] W
25°33[min]00[sec] N................... 080°15[min]54[sec] W
25°40[min]00[sec] N................... 080°15[min]00[sec] W
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(b) Definitions. Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Station Miami Beach.

(c) Special Local Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by non-participant persons or vessels is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(2) At the completion of scheduled races and exhibitions, and departure of participants from the regulated area, the Coast Guard Patrol Commander may permit traffic to resume normal operations.

(3) Between scheduled racing events, the Coast Guard Patrol Commander may permit traffic to resume normal operations for a limited time.

(4) A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a Coast Guard patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision.

(d) Enforcement periods. This rule will be enforced from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the second weekend in October (Columbus Day weekend).

[CGD07–04–120, 69 FR 61444, Oct. 19, 2004]

§ 100.730 Annual Miami Super Boat Race; Miami Beach, Florida
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(a) Regulated area. (1) A regulated area is established by a line joining the following points: 25–46.3N, 080–07.85W; thence to, 25–46.3N, 080–06.82W; thence to, 25–51.3N, 080–06.20W; thence to, 25–51.3N, 080–07.18W; thence along the shoreline to the starting point. All coordinate referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(2) A spectator area is established in the vicinity of the regulated area for spectator traffic and is defined by a line joining the following points, beginning from: 25–51.3N, 080–06.15W; thence to, 25–51.3N, 080–05.85W; thence to, 25–46.3N, 080–06.55W; thence to, 25–46.3N, 080–06.77W; and back to the starting point. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(3) A buffer zone of 300 feet separates the race course and the spectator areas.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol Commander. At the completion of scheduled races and departure of participants from the regulated area, traffic may resume normal operations. Traffic may be permitted to resume normal operations between scheduled racing events, at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.

(2) A succession of not fewer than five short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) Spectators are required to maintain a safe distance from the race course at all times.

(c) Dates: These regulations become effective annually at 12 p.m. and terminate at 4 p.m. EDT on the third Sunday in April.

[CGD07 98–003, 63 FR 15091, Mar. 30, 1998]

§ 100.731 Special local regulations; annual Ft. Lauderdale Air & Sea Show, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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(a) Regulated area. The following is a regulated area: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean west of a line drawn from 26–10.32N, 080–05.9W to 26–06.36N, 080–05.58W. All coordinates referenced use Datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) All vessels, with the exception of event participants, are prohibited from entering the regulated area without the specific permission of the patrol commander.

(2) All vessels shall immediately follow any specific instructions given by event patrol craft and exercise extreme caution while operating in or near the regulated area. A succession of not fewer than five short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any non-participating vessel to stop immediately. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) After the termination of the Air and Sea Show event for each respective day, all vessels may resume normal operations.

(c) Dates. These regulations become effective annually on the first Friday, Saturday and Sunday of May, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT on Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on Saturday and Sunday.

[CGD07–98–004, 63 FR 15090, Mar. 30, 1998]

§ 100.732 Annual River Race Augusta; Savannah River, Augusta GA.
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(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 Group 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]

§ 100.733 Annual Deerfield Beach Super Boat Race; Deerfield Beach, Florida.
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(a) Regulated Areas. (1) A regulated area is established by a line joining the following points:


Corner point 1: 26 17.7'N–080 04.4'W

Corner point 2: 26 19.7'N–080 03.9'W

Corner point 3: 26 15.7'N–080 04.4'W

Corner point 4: 26 15.7'N–080 04.9'W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD: 83.


(2) A spectator area is established in the vicinity of the regulated area for spectator traffic and is defined by a line joining the following points:


Corner point 1: 26 15.7'N–080 03.9'W

Corner point 2: 26 15.7'N–080 04.1'W

Corner point 3: 26 19.7'N–080 03.7'W

Corner point 4: 26 19.7'N–080 03.5'W. All coordinates reference Datum NAD: 83.


(3) A buffer zone of 406 yards separates the racecourse and the spectator fleet.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area by other than event participants is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the Patrol Commander. After the completion of scheduled races and the departure of participants from the regulated area, traffic may resume normal operations. At the discretion of the Patrol Commander, traffic may be permitted to resume normal operations between scheduled racing events.

(2) A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision. The display of an orange distress smoke signal from a patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to stop immediately.

(3) Spectators are required to maintain a safe distance from the racecourse at all times.

(c) Effective Date. This section becomes effective annually on the third Sunday of July at 12 p.m. and terminates at 4:30 p.m. EDT.

[CGD07–98–024, 63 FR 34814, June 26, 1998]

§ 100.734 Annual Gasparilla Marine Parade; Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, FL
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(a) Regulated Area. A regulated area is established consisting of all waters of Hillsborough Bay and its tributaries north of a line drawn along latitude 27–51.30N. The regulated area includes the following in their entirety: Hillsborough Cut “D” Channel, Sparkman Channel, Ybor Channel, Seddon Channel and the Hillsborough River south of the John F. Kennedy Bridge. Coordinates Reference Datum: NAD 1983.

(b) Special Local Regulations. (1) Entry into the regulated area is prohibited to all commercial marine traffic from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST on the first Saturday in February.

(2) The regulated area is an idle speed, “no wake” zone.

(3) All vessels within the regulated area shall stay clear of and give way to all vessels in parade formation in the Gasparilla Marine Parade.

(4) 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.

(5) Jet skis and vessels without mechanical propulsion are prohibited from the parade route.

(6) Northbound vessels in excess of 80 feet in length without mooring arrangements made prior to the first Saturday in February, are prohibited from entering Seddon Channel unless the vessel is officially entered in the Gasparilla Marine Parade. All northbound vessels in excess of 80 feet without prior mooring arrangements not officially entered in the Gasparilla Marine Parade, must use the alternate route through Sparkman Channel.

(c) Dates. This section becomes effective annually at 9 a.m. and terminates at 2:30 p.m. EST on the first Saturday in February.

[CGD 07–98–041, 64 FR 3841, Jan. 26, 1999]

§ 100.735 Winterfest Boat Parade, Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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(a) Regulated areas—(1) Staging area. The staging area consists of all waters of the Port Everglades turning basin, including the North and South extensions, all waters of the Bar Cut west of a line from position 26°05.668' N, 080°06.491' W, to position 26°05.557' N, 080°06.491' W, and all waters of the ICW, bank to bank, from Dania Sound Light 35 (LLNR 47575) to the Port Everglades turning basin.

(2) Parade route. The parade route consists of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), bank to bank, from a line drawn across the ICW at the 17th Street Causeway Bridge between position 26°06.098' N, 080°07.179' W and position 26°06.092' N, 080°07.085' W, to Pompano Beach Daybeacon 74 (LLNR 47230).

(3) Viewing area. The viewing area consists of all waters of the ICW east of the centerline of the charted channel from the Sunrise Boulevard Bridge (26°08.281' N, 080°06.482' W) past Hugh Taylor Birch State Park to position 26°09.0' N, 080°06.3' W at the north end of Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

(4) Judging area. The judging area consists of an area of the ICW, bank to bank, from a point on the northwest side of the 17th Street Causeway Bridge in position 26°06.098' N, 080°07.179' W, north to position 26°06.131' N, 080°07.19' W, then east to position 26°06.131' N, 080°07.10' W, then back south to position 26°06.092' N, 080°07.085' W at the northeast side of the 17th Street Causeway Bridge.

(b) Special local regulations—(1) Staging area. Non-participant vessels are prohibited from entering or anchoring in the staging area, unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may allow vessels to enter the staging area when the last participant vessel has departed the staging area. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander will notify the public via Marine Safety Radio Broadcast on VHF Marine Band Radio, Channel 16 (157. MHz) if vessels are allowed to enter the staging area.

(2) Parade route. During the parade transit, non-participant vessels are prohibited from approaching within 175 yards ahead of the lead vessel and 175 yards astern of the last participating vessel in the parade, and within 15 yards either side of the parade unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(3) Viewing and judging areas. Vessels are prohibited from entering or anchoring in the viewing and judging areas unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.

(4) 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 Group Miami, Florida and is also the designated representative of the Captain of the Port of Miami for purposes of enforcing security zones in Port Everglades during this event.

(c) Dates. This section is effective from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m. annually, on the first Saturday falling between December 13 and 19, inclusive.

[CGD07–02–122, 67 FR 76988, Dec. 16, 2002]

§ 100.736 Annual Fort Myers Beach air show; Fort Myers Beach, FL.
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(a)(1) Regulated Area. The regulated area is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°28'08" N, 81°59'15" W south to point 2: 26°27'37" N, 81°59'39" W east to point 3: 26°25'45" N, 81°55'34" W north to point 4: 26°26'14" N, 81°55'22" W and west along the contour of the shore to point 5: 26°27'52" N, 81°58'04" W to original point 1: 26°28'08" N, 81°59'15" W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(2) Air Box Area. The air box area is contained within the regulated area and is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°27'34" N, 81°58'22" W south to point 2: 26°27'07" N, 81°58'39" W east to point 3: 26°26'15" N, 81°56'36" W north to point 4: 26°26'42" N, 81°56'22" W and west to original point 1: 26°27'34" N, 81°58'22" W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Vessels and persons are prohibited from entering the air box area defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(2) No vessel may anchor/moor or transit within the regulated area defined in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, with the exception of vessel transit permitted in the marked channel as set forth in paragraph (b)(3) of this section.

(3) Vessels entering and exiting Matanzas Pass Channel will be allowed to transit using the marked channel only at Matanzas Pass Channel day beacon #3 (26°25'54" N, 82°58'12" W, LLNR 16365) and #4 (26°26'06" N, 82°57'48" W, LLNR 16370) but may not linger within the regulated area. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(c) Dates. This section will be enforced annually on the second consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of May from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

[CGD07–05–012, 70 FR 29197, May 20, 2005]

§ 100.740 Annual Offshore Super Series Boat Race; Fort Myers Beach, FL.
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(a) Regulated area. (1) The regulated area is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°27'43"N, 81°58'22"W south to point 2: 26°27'05"N, 81°58'37"W east to point 3: 26°25'39"N, 81°55'46"W north to point 4: 26°26'14"N, 81°55'22"W and west to original point 1: 26°27'43"N, 81°58'22"W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(2) The spectator line is formed by the following coordinates; point 1: 26°26'53"N, 81°58'27"W east to point 2: 26°25'32"N, 81°53'57"W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 83.

(b) Special local regulations. (1) Non-participant vessels and persons are prohibited from entering the regulated area as defined in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.

(2) All vessel entering and exiting Matanzas Pass Channel shall proceed cautiously and take early action to avoid close-quarters situations until finally past and clear of the regulated area.

(3) Anchoring is only permitted seaward of the spectator line as defined in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(c) Enforcement Dates. This section will be enforced annually from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on the second consecutive Saturday and Sunday of June.

[CGD 07–05–019, 70 FR 34659, June 15, 2005]

§ 100.801 Annual Marine Events in the Eighth Coast Guard District.
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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 local notices to mariners. Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15.

(a) The Coast Guard will patrol the event area under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHz) by the call sign “PATCOM.”

(b) All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol vessels” consist of any Coast Guard, state or local law enforcement and sponsor provided vessels assigned or approved by the Commander, Eighth Coast Guard District, to patrol the event.

(c) Spectator vessels desiring to transit the regulated area may do so only with prior approval of the Patrol Commander and when so directed by that officer and will be operated at a no wake speed in a manner which will not endanger participants in the event or any other craft.

(d) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for entry by or through an official patrol vessel.

(e) The Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel shall come to an immediate stop and comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(f) Any spectator vessel may anchor outside the regulated area specified in Table 1 of this section, but may not anchor in, block, or loiter in a navigable channel.

(g) The Patrol Commander may terminate the event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property.

(h) The Patrol Commander will terminate enforcement of the special regulations at the conclusion of the event.


Table 1 of §100.801—Eighth Coast Guard District Table of Annual Marine Events

I. GROUP UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER

1. Riverfest Power Boat Grand Prix

Sponsor: Twin City Power Boat Association

Date: 1 Day—2nd Saturday in June

Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 980.0–981.0, Little Falls, MN

2. W.A.M.S.O. Ball Fireworks

Sponsor: St. Paul Parks and Recreation

Date: 1 Day—1st or 2nd Saturday in June

Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 839.1–839.7, St. Paul, MN

3. Winona Downtown Arts & River Festival

Sponsor: Winona Downtown Cooperative

Date: 2 Days—2nd or 3rd Weekend in June

Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 725.0–726.0, Winona, MN

4. La Crosse Riverfest

Sponsor: Riverfest, Inc.

Date: 5 Days—Last Week of June or 1st Week of July

Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 698.0–699.0, La Crosse, WI

5. Fair St. Louis

Sponsor: Fair St. Louis Committee

Date: 3 Days—1st Week in July

Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 179.2–180.0, St. Louis, MO

6. Fourth of July River Front Blast

Sponsor: Alton Exposition Commission

Date: 1 Day—1st Week in July

Regulated Area: River Front Park, Upper Mississippi River miles 202.5–203.5, Alton, IL

7. Steamboat days

Sponsor: Winona Area Jaycees

Date: 3 Days—1st Weekend in July

Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 725.0–726.0, Winona, MN

8. Independence Day Celebration

Sponsor: Marquette American Legion

Date: 2 Days—1st Week in July

Regulated Area: Upper Mississippi River miles 634.5–634.7, Marquette, IA

9. City of Redwing 4th of July Fireworks

Sponsor: City of Redwing (continued)