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Location: Lake Michigan, Ludington Harbor, MI, within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site located at the Loomis Street Boat Launch, in approximate position 43°57'16" N 086°27'42" W.
Muskegon Summer Celebration Fireworks
Sponsor: The Muskegon Summer Celebration.
Date: 4th of July Holiday.
Location: That portion of Muskegon Lake, in the vicinity of Heritage Landing, within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site, located in approximate position 43°13'52" N 086°15'48" W.
Impact on Special Anchorage Area regulations: Regulations for that portion of the Muskegon Lake East Special Anchorage Area, as described in 33 CFR 110.81(b), which are overlapped by this regulation, are suspended during this event. The remaining area of the Muskegon Lake East Special Anchorage Area not impacted by this regulation remains available for anchoring during this event.
South Haven 4th of July Fireworks
Sponsor: South Haven Jaycees.
Date: 4th of July Holiday.
Location: Lake Michigan, Black River, South Haven, MI within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site located on the North Pier, in approximate position 42°24'08" N 086°17'03" W. Datum: NAD 1902.
Tulip Time Fireworks and Water Ski Show
Sponsor: Holland Tulip Time Festival Inc.
Date: 1st weekend of May.
Location: That portion of Lake Macatawa, Holland Harbor, east of a north-south line, from shore to shore, at position 086°08' W.
Tulip Time Water Ski Show
Sponsor: Holland Tulip Time Festival Inc.
Date: 2nd weekend of May.
Location: That portion of Lake Macatawa, Holland Harbor, east of a north-south line, from shore to shore, at position 086°08' W.
Van Andel Fireworks Show
Sponsor: Amway Corporation, Ada, MI.
Date: 4th of July Holiday.
Location: Lake Michigan, Holland Harbor, MI, South Pier, within a 1000 foot radius of the fireworks launching site located in approximate position 42°46'21" N 086°12'48" W.
Venetian Festival Fireworks Display
Sponsor: Venetian Festival on the St. Joseph River Inc.
Date: 3rd weekend of July
Location: St. Joseph River, within a 1,000-foot radius of the fireworks launching site, located at the St. Joseph South Pier, in approximate position 42°06'48" N 086°29'15" W.
Waves of Thunder Offshore Spectacular
Sponsor: Michigan Offshore Powerboat Racing Association
Date: 3rd weekend of June
Location: That portion of Lake Michigan, from the South Pierhead Light (LLNR 18520) south along the shoreline to:
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Latitude Longitude
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42°19[min] N..................... 086°19.3[min] W, thence to
42°19.5[min] N................... 086°19.8[min] W, thence to
42°23.9[min] N................... 086°18.7[min] W, thence to
42°23.9[min] N................... 086°17[min] W.
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West Michigan Offshore Powerboat Challenge
Sponsor: Michigan Offshore Powerplant Racing Association
Date: 1st or 2nd weekend of September
Location: That portion of Lake Michigan from:
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Latitude Longitude
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43°03.4[min] N................... 086°15.3[min] W (Grand Haven
South Pierhead Entrance Light,
LLNR 18965), thence along the
breakwater and shoreline to
42°54.8[min] N................... 086°13[min] W, thence to
42°54.8[min] N................... 086°15.7[min] W, thence to
43°03.4[min] N................... 086°15.7[min] W, thence to
43°03.4[min] N................... 086°15.3[min] W (Grand Haven
South Pierhead Entrance Light,
LLNR 18965).
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Chicago Air and Water Show
Sponsor: Chicago Park District
Date: 3rd or 4th weekend of August
Location: That portion of Lake Michigan from 41°55'54" N at the shoreline, then east to a point at 41°55'54" N 87°37'12" W, thence southeast to a point at 41°54' N 87°36' W, then a line drawn southwestward to the northeast corner of the Central District Filtration Plant Breakwall, thence due west to shore.
Festa Italiana
Sponsor: The Italian Community Center
Date: 3rd weekend of July
Location: The uncharted lagoon or basin in Milwaukee Harbor north of the mouth of the Milwaukee River and directly adjacent to the Summerfest grounds, enclosed by shore on the west and a “comma” shaped man-made rock wall on the east. The construction of the lagoon is such that a small “basin” has been created with one entrance located at the northwest end, thus, there is no “thru traffic”.
Milwaukee Summerfest
Sponsor: Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
Date: Last week of June through 2nd weekend of July
Location: the unchartered lagoon or basin in Milwaukee Harbor north of the mouth of the Milwaukee River and directly adjacent to the Summerfest grounds, enclosed by shore on the west and a “comma” shaped man-made rock wall on the east. The construction of the lagoon is such that a small “basin” has been created with one entrance located at the northwest end, thus, there is no “thru traffic”. Four special buoys will be set by the sponsor to delineate the entrance to the lagoon.
Racine on the Lakefront Airshow
Sponsor: Rotary Club of Racine
Date: 2nd weekend of June
Location: That portion of Racine Harbor, Lake Michigan bounded by the following corner points:
Southeast Corner—42°41.95' N 87°45.5' W
Southwest Corner—42°41.95' N 87°47.2' W
Northwest Corner—42°45.6' N 87°46.2' W
Northeast Corner—42°45.6' N 87°45.5' W
[CGD 09–88–01, 54 FR 29547, July 13, 1989, as amended by CGD 09–93–025, 58 FR 40738, July 30, 1993; CGD 09–95–029, 61 FR 5681, Feb. 14, 1996; USCG–2000–7223, 65 FR 40056, June 29, 2000; USCG–2001–9286, 66 FR 33640, June 25, 2001]
§ 100.902 Macomb Daily Offshore Classic, Lake St. Clair, St. Clair Shores, MI.
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(a) Race course. Location: That portion of Lake St. Clair enclosed by:
Latitude Longitude
42°34.2[min] 082°48.3[min] W, to
N
42°33.8[min] 082°47.5[min] W, to
N
42°31.2[min] 082°49.7[min] W, to
N
42°31.5[min] 082°50.5[min] W, thence
N to
42°34.2[min] 082°48.3[min] W.
N
Datum: NAD 1983.
(b) No entry zone. Location: That portion of Lake St. Clair, on the outside of the race course area from Point Huron southwest to:
Latitude Longitude
42°32.9[min] 082°47.8[min] W, thence
N to
42°33.9[min] 082°50.3[min] W, thence
N northeast along the
shoreline to Point Huron.
Datum: NAD 1983.
(c) Regulation: No vessel may enter the “No Entry Zone” or “Race Course” without prior approval of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The “No Entry Zone” will include all of the L'anse Creuse Bay area.
(d) Caution area—(1) Location: That portion of Lake St. Clair, on the outside of the race course area from a west-northwest line between:
Latitude Longitude
42°32.9[min] 082°47.8[min] W, and
N
42°33.9[min] 082°50.3[min] W,
N southwest along the
shoreline to:
42°31.5[min] 082°52.3[min] W, thence
N to
42°30.5[min] 082°49.6[min] W, thence
N to
42°32.9[min] 082°47.8[min] W.
N
Datum: NAD 1983.
(2) Regulation: All vessels transiting the “Caution Area” will be operated at bare steerageway, keeping the vessel's wake at a minimum, and exercise a high degree of caution.
(e) Vessel spectator areas: Two Vessel Spectator Areas will be established by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, on the east and west side of the race course.
(1) Location: That portion of Lake St. Clair, rectangular in shape, enclosed by:
Western Spectator Area:
Latitude Longitude
42°33.6[min] 082°49.5[min] W, to
N
42°33.4[min] 082°49.1[min] W, to
N
42°31.8[min] 082°50.8[min] W, to
N
42°32.0[min] 082°51.2[min] W, thence
N to
42°33.6[min] 082°49.5[min] W.
N
Eastern Spectator Area:
Latitude Longitude
42°32.9[min] 082°47.6[min] W, to
N
42°32.7[min] 082°47.2[min] W, to
N
42°30.9[min] 082°48.4[min] W, to
N
42°31.2[min] 082°48.8[min] W, thence
N to
42°32.9[min] 082°47.6[min] W.
N
Datum: NAD 1983.
(2) Regulation: Vessels will be permitted to anchor to watch the race. All vessels transiting the “Vessel Spectator Areas” will be operated at bare steerageway, keeping the vessel's wake at a minimum, and exercise a high degree of caution.
(f) Patrol Commander—(1) The Coast Guard will patrol the regulated areas under the direction of a designated Coast Guard Patrol Commander (Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Clair Shores, MI). The Patrol Commander may be contacted on channel 16 (156.8 MHZ) by the call sign “Coast Guard Patrol Commander”.
(2) The Patrol Commander may direct the anchoring, mooring, or movement of any boat or vessel within the regulated area. A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Any vessel so signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the Patrol Commander. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(3) The Patrol Commander may establish vessel size and speed limitations, and operating conditions.
(4) The Patrol Commander may restrict vessel operation within the regulated area to vessels having particular operating characteristics.
(5) The Patrol Commander may terminate the marine event or the operation of any vessel at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life, limb and property.
(g) General regulations18490 applicable to all areas—Commercial vessels desiring to transit the regulated areas shall provide prior notification to the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Any vessel traffic desiring to transit the regulated areas may do so only with prior approval of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Vessels in the regulated areas shall comply with the directions of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
(h) Effective date: These regulations will become effective from 11 A.M. (EDST) until 2 P.M. (EDST), on May 20, 1995, unless otherwise terminated by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Station St. Clair Shores, MI), and thereafter annually on the third weekend in May, at the same prescribed times unless otherwise specified in the Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners.
[CGD09–93–009, 60 FR 29757, June 6, 1995]
§ 100.1101 Southern California annual marine events.
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(a) Special local regulations will be established for the events listed in Table 1. Further information on exact dates, times, details concerning the number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list contact: Commander (Pow), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50–6, Alameda, CA 94501–5100.
(b) Special local regulations. All persons and/or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, public, state or local law enforcement and/or sponsor provided vessels assigned and/or approved, by Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District to patrol each event.
(1) No spectators shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times, unless cleared for such entry by or through an official patrol vessel.
(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a spectator shall come to an immediate stop. Vessels shall comply with all directions given, failure to do so may result in a citation.
(3) The Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, and as his or her representative may terminate the event at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. He or she may be reached on VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”.
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Del Rey to Puerto Vallarta Race
Sponsor: Del Rey Yacht Club
Date: February
Location: Santa Monica Bay, that portion bounded by the following coordinates: Lat 33 degrees 56'23" N, Long 118 degrees 28'20" W, Lat 33 degrees 56'23" N, Long 118 degrees 28'55" W, Lat 33 degrees 56'55" N, Long 118 degrees 28'55" W, Lat 33 degrees 56'55" N, Long 118 degrees 28'20" W. This area is for the start of the race only.
San Diego Crew Classic
Sponsor: San Diego Crew Classic
Date: April
Location: Mission Bay, that portion bounded by Enchanted Cove, Fiesta Island, Pacific Passage and DeAnza Point.
Newport to Ensenada Race
Sponsor: Newport Ocean Sailing Association
Date: Late April
Location: That portion of the Pacific Ocean off Newport, bounded by the following coordinates; Lat 33 degrees 35.3' N, Long 117 degrees 53.3' W; Lat 33 degrees 34.9' N, Long 117 degrees 53.3' W; Lat 33 degrees 34.9' N, Long 117 degrees 54.5' W; Lat 33 degrees 35.3' N, Long 117 degrees 54.5' W. This area is for the start of the race only.
California Cup
Sponsor: California Yacht Club
Date: Late May (4 day event)
Location: Santa Monica Bay, that portion bounded by the following coordinates; Lat 34 degrees 01.4' N, Long 118 degrees 31.8' W; Lat 33 degrees 59.7' N, Long 118 degrees 37.9' W; Lat 33 degrees 59.2' N, Long 118 degrees 37.7' W; Lat 33 degrees 59.5' N, Long 118 degrees 33.4' W; Lat 33 degrees 57.0' N, Long 118 degrees 30.9' W; Lat 33 degrees 57.2' N, Long 118 degrees 30.1' W.
Coronado 4th of July Demonstration, Fireworks and Rehearsals
Sponsor: Citizens Committee Coronado 4th of July
Date: 4 July (& 3 days of rehearsals prior to)
Location: Glorietta Bay, Coronado, the following portions: (1) Demonstration Area—from the tip of the marina, Lat 32 degrees 40'43.5" N, Long 117 degrees 10'20.5" W; northeast to Lat 32 degrees 40'48.5" N, Long 117 degrees 10'10.5" W; east along the shoreline to Lat 32 degrees 40'43.5" N, Long 117 degrees 10'00" W; east to Lat 32 degrees 40'46" N, Long 117 degrees 09'58" W; south to Lat 32 degrees 40'41" N, Long 117 degrees 09'56.5" W; east to Lat 32 degrees 40'41" N, Long 117 degrees 09'49" W; northeast to Lat 32 degrees 40'54" N, Long 117 degrees 09'30" W (Navy Restricted Area); thence southwest along shoreline to the initial point. (2) Fireworks Display Area—from Lat 32 degrees 40'41" N, Long 117 degrees 09'56.5" W; south to Lat 32 degrees 40'33" N, Long 117 degrees 09'56.5" W; northeast to Lat 32 degrees 40'41" N, Long 117 degrees 09'49" W; thence west to the initial point.
Los Angeles to Honolulu Yacht Race (Transpac)
Sponsor: Transpacific Yacht Club
Date: 4 July (biennially)
Location: San Pedro Channel, that portion between Point Fermin and Portugese Bend bounded between the following coordinates: Lat 33 degrees, 42.6'N; Long 118 degrees, 19.5'W; Lat 33 degrees, 41.7'N; Long 118 degrees, 19.5'W; Lat 33 degrees, 41.7'N; Long 118 degrees, 21.2'W; Lat 33 degrees, 43.3'N; Long 118 degrees, 21.2'W. This area is for the start of the race only.
Thunderboat Regatta
Sponsor: Thunderboats Unlimited of San Diego
Date: Late September (4 day event)
Location: Fiesta Bay, Mission Bay, that portion bounded by the following coordinates: starting at Lat 32 degrees 47'32" N, Long 117 degrees 13'00" W, thence due west to Long 117 degrees 13.25" W, thence along the eastern shoreline of Crown Point to the Vacation Isle Bridge, thence south along the bridge to Vacation Isle, thence along the eastern shoreline of Vacation Isle to Lat 32 degrees 46'18" N, Long 117 degrees 14'01" W, thence southeasterly to Lat 32 degrees 46'14" N, Long 117 degrees 13'43" W, thence along the western shoreline of Fiesta Island to Lat 32 degrees 47'20" N, Long 117 degrees 13'00" W, thence due north to the starting point.
Head of Harbor Regatta
Sponsor: University of Southern California, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Date: November
Location: Los Angeles Harbor, that portion between Berth 191 and the Ford/Heim Bridges.
Symphony of Lights Boat Parade
Sponsor: Huntington Harbor Philharmonic Society
Date: Early weekend in December
Location: Entire Huntington Harbor Area
Long Beach Festival of 1000 Lights
Sponsor: Shoreline Village Administration
Date: Early December
Location: Long Beach Harbor, that portion bounded by Shoreline Downtown Marina, the Queens Way Bridge and the Queen Mary;
Marina Del Rey Christmas Boat Parade
Sponsor: Pioneer Skippers Boat Owners Association
Date: Early December
Location: Marina del Rey Harbor, Main and entrance channels
Los Angeles Christmas Afloat Parade
Sponsor: Los Angles Harbor Department
Date: Early December
Location: Los Angeles Harbor, that portion between the Vincent Thomas Bridge and Reservation Point.
Newport Harbor Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Sponsor: Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce
Date: Week prior to Christmas (7 day event)
Location: Entire Newport Harbor Area
Mission Bay Parade of Lights
Sponsor: Mission Bay Yacht Club
Date: Late December
Location: Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Sail Bay and Fiesta Bay.
San Diego Christmas Boat Parade of Lights
Sponsor: Greater Shelter Island Association
Date: Late December
Location: San Diego Harbor, the northern portion of the main channel from Seaport Village to the Shelter Island Yacht Basin.
City Of Long Beach 4th Of July Fireworks
Sponsor: City of Long Beach
Date: 4 July
Location: A 500 foot radius around a barge located between Belmont Pier and Oil Island White, Long Beach Harbor, CA.
International Catalina Ski Race
Sponsor: Long Beach Boat & Ski Club
Date: Second Sunday in August
Location: From the Queen Mary at Long Beach, CA to Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island and return. Regulated Area: A 1,000 yard corridor from Queens Gate (Long Beach Harbor entrance), directly north to the Long Beach Downtown Marina breakwall.
US National Waterski Racing Championship
Sponsor: U.S. National Waterski Racing Association
Date: First Friday of October every year, lasting a total of 3 days (including the first Friday of October).
Location: Mission Bay, San Diego, California, from Government Island south to Ski Beach.
[CGD11 86–01, 51 FR 17184, May 9, 1986, as amended by CGD11 86–01, 51 FR 22806, June 23, 1986; CGD11–97–008; 63 FR 16688, Apr. 6, 1998; USCG–2003–15404, 68 FR 37740, June 25, 2003]
§ 100.1102 Marine Events on the Colorado River, between Davis Dam (Bullhead City, Arizona) and Headgate Dam (Parker, Arizona).
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(a) General. Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local agencies and/or other interested parties and to provide the sponsor the best support to ensure the safety of life and property. A Coast Guard-National Park Service agreement exists for both the Glen Canyon and Lake Mead National Recreational Areas; applicants shall contact the cognizant authority for approval of events in these areas.
(b) The following Special Local Regulations will be issued for the events listed in Table 1. Further information on exact dates, times, and details concerning number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas will be published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list, contact: Commander (pow), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50–6, Alameda, CA 94501–5100.
(c) Special local regulations. All persons and/or vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, public, state, local law enforcement, and/or sponsor provided vessels assigned and/or approved by Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, to patrol each event.
(1) No spectators shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated area during the effective dates and times unless cleared for such entry by or through an official patrol vessel.
(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a spectator shall come to an immediate stop. Vessels shall comply with all directions given. Failure to do so may result in a citation.
(3) The Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District. As the Commander's representative, the Patrol Commander may terminate the event at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. The Patrol Commander may be reached on VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”.
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National Jet Boat Association Regatta
Sponsor: National Jet Boat Association
Date: 3 weekend events between February and June; 3 weekend events between September and December
Where: that portion of Lake Moovalya, Parker, Arizona between Headgate Dam and 1.5 miles north.
Parker Enduro
Sponsor: Parker Area Chamber of Commerce
Date: Early weekend in March
Where: that portion of Lake Moovalya, Parker, Arizona between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam).
Bullhead City Boat Drags
Sponsor: Sunshine Promotions
Date: 2 to 4 weekend events between March and October
Where: that portion of the Colorado River starting from the entrance of Riviera Marina, Riviera, Arizona to 2200 feet north.
Laughlin Classic
Sponsor: Laughlin Chamber of Commerce
Date: Weekend in May or June
Where: that portion of the Colorado River at Laughlin, Nevada, from the Pioneer Hotel to the Edgewater Hotel.
Laughlin Aquamoto Sports Challenge and Expo
Sponsor: Baja Promotions
Dates: The last Thursday of May every year, lasting a total of 4 days, ending on Sunday, per the following schedule: 1.) the first day of the event, the last Thursday of May each year, from 3 p.m. PDT to 5 p.m. PDT, 2.) the second day of the event, Friday, from 8 a.m. PDT to 2 p.m. PDT, and from 3:30 p.m. PDT to 6 p.m. PDT, 3.) the third day of the event, Saturday, from 8 a.m. PDT to 1:30 p.m. PDT, and from 4 p.m. PDT to 5 p.m. PDT; and, 4.) the fourth and final day of the event, Sunday, from 9 a.m. PDT to 1:30 p.m. PDT, from 3 p.m. PDT to 4 p.m. PDT, and from 6 p.m. PDT to 7 p.m. PDT.
Where: That portion of the Colorado River near Laughlin, Nevada, from Davis Dam to Harrah's Hotel and Casino.
Parker Thanksgiving Regatta
Sponsor: Southern California Speedboat Club
Date: Four-day event during Thanksgiving
Where: that portion of Lake Moovalya, Parker, Arizona between the northern and southern boundries of La Paz County Park.
Lake Havasu Waterski Shows
Sponsor: Lake Havasu Waterski Club
Date: Various 2 hour weekend shows throughout the year
Where: that portion of the Bridgewater Channel, Lake Havasu, Arizona, 200 yards north and south of the London Bridge.
Lake Havasu Classic
Sponsor: Havasu Sports Federation
Date: 5 day event during Thanksgiving weekend
Where: that portion of Thompson Bay, Lake Havasu, Arizona starting approximately 100 yards on bearing of 130' T off Spectator Point, thence due north approximately 2200 yards, thence due west approximately 2400 yards, thence back to the starting point.
Campbell Boat Owners Association Regatta
Sponsor: Campbell Boat Owners Association
Date: Weekend in September
Where: that portion of Thompson Bay, Lake Havasu, Arizona starting approximately 100 yards on bearing of 130' T off Spectator Point, thence due north approximately 2200 yards, thence due west approximately 2400 yards, thence back to the starting point.
Parker International Waterski Marathon
Sponsor: Parker International Waterski Association.
Dates: Annually, commencing on the second full weekend of March every year, and lasting a total of 2 days, from 8 a.m. (PST) until 5 p.m. (PST) each day.
Location: The entire water area of the Colorado River beginning at Bluewater Marina in Parker, AZ, and extending approximately 10 miles to La Paz County Park.
[CGD11– 86–1102, 51 FR 28706, Aug. 11, 1986, as amended by CGD11–97–004, 63 FR 3037, Jan. 21, 1998; USCG–1998–3799, 63 FR 35526, June 30, 1998; CGD11–98–001, 63 FR 37491, July 13, 1998]
§ 100.1103 Northern California annual marine events.
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(a) General. Special local regulations are established for the events listed in table 1 of this section. Further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list contact: Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50–6, Alameda, CA 94501–5100.
Note to Paragraph (a): Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an application each year as required by 33 CFR Part 100, Subpart A, to Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco, Yerba Buerna Island, San Francisco, CA 94130–9309.
(b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or with Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, other Federal, state or local law enforcement, and any public or sponsor-provided vessels assigned or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco, to patrol each event.
(1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels, in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times, unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.
(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.
(3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer or petty officer to act as the Group Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Group Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM”.
(4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.
Table 1 to § 100.1103
[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
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San Francisco Grand Prix
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Sponsor................................... Pacific Offshore Powerboat
Racing Association.
Event Description......................... Professional High-speed
powerboat race.
Date...................................... Saturday or Sunday in April.
Location.................................. San Francisco Waterfront to
South Tower of Golden Gate
Bridge.
Regulated Area............................ 37°-49[min]-10[sec] N,
122°-24[min]-07[sec] W;
thence to
37°-48[min]-50[sec] N,
122°-24[min]-07[sec] W;
thence to
37°-48[min]-56[sec] N,
122°-28[min]-48[sec] W;
thence to
37°-48[min]-48[sec] N,
122°-28[min]-48[sec] W;
thence returning to the
point of origin.
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Blessing of the Fleet
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Sponsor................................... Corinthian Yacht Club.
Event Description......................... Boat parade during which
vessels pass by a pre-
designated platform or
vessel.
Location.................................. Raccoon Strait.
Regulated Area............................ The area between a line
drawn from Bluff Point on
the southeastern side of
Tiburon Peninsula to Point
Campbell on the northern
edge of Angel Island, and a
line drawn from Peninsula
Point on the southern edge
of Tiburon Peninsula to
Point Stuart on the western
edge of Angel Island.
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Opening Day on San Francisco Bay
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Sponsor................................... Pacific inter-Club Yacht
Association and Corinthian
Yacht Club.
Event Description......................... Boat parade during which
vessels pass by a pre-
designated platform or
vessel.
Date...................................... Sunday in April.
Location.................................. San Francisco waterfront,
Crissy Field to Pier 35.
Regulated Area............................ The area defined by a line
drawn from Fort Point
(37°48.66N,
122°28.64W); thence
easterly approximately
5,000 yards to a point
located at 37°49.15N,
122°25.61W; thence
easterly to the Blossom
Rock Bell Buoy
(37°49.10N,
122°24.20W); thence
westerly to the Northeast
corner of Pier 35; thence
returning along the
shoreline to the point of
origin.
Special Requirements. All
vessels entering the
regulated area shall follow
the parade route
established by the sponsor
and be capable of
maintaining an approximate
speed of 6 knots.
Commercial Vessel Traffic
Allowances. The parade will
be interrupted, as
necessary, to permit the
passage of commercial
vessel traffic. Commercial
traffic must cross the
parade route at a no-wake
speed and perpendicular to
the parade route.
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Race the Straits Offshore Grand Prix Festival
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Sponsor................................... Pacific Offshore Powerboat
Racing Association.
Event Description......................... Professional high-speed
powerboat race.
Date...................................... Sunday in July.
Location.................................. Carquinez Strait and San
Pablo Strait.
Regulated Area............................ 38°02[min]12[sec] N,
122°08[min]31[sec] W
thence to
38°02[min]38[sec] N,
122°10[min]00[sec] W
thence to
38°03[min]20[sec] N,
122°10[min]20[sec] W
thence to
38°03[min]48[sec] N,
122°13[min]32[sec] W
thence to
38°03[min]36[sec] N,
122°17[min]37[sec] W
thence to
38°03[min]19[sec] N,
122°17[min]34[sec] W
thence to
38°03[min]35[sec] N,
122°13[min]32[sec] W
thence to
38°03[min]24[sec] N,
122°12[min]01[sec] W
thence to
38°02[min]58[sec] N,
122°10[min]58[sec] W
thence to
38°01[min]55[sec] N,
122°09[min]47[sec] W
thence to
38°01[min]58[sec] N,
122°08[min]31[sec] W
thence returning to the
point of origin.
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Delta Thunder Powerboat Race
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Sponsor................................... Pacific Offshore Power
Racing Association.
Event Description......................... Professional high-speed
powerboat race.
Date...................................... Sunday in September.
Location.................................. Off Pittsburgh, CA in the
waters around Winter Island
and Brown Island.
Regulated Area............................ The water area of Suisun Bay
commencing at Simmons Point
on Chipps Island; thence
southwesterly to Stake
Point on the southern shore
of Suisun Bay; thence
easterly following the
southern shoreline of
Suisun Bay and New York
Slough to New York Slough
Buoy 13; thence north-
northwesterly to the
Northwestern corner of
Fraser Shoal; thence
northwesterly to the
western tip of Chain
Island; thence west-
northwesterly to the
northeast tip of Van Sickle
Island; thence following
the shoreline of Van Sickle
Island and Chipps Island
and returning to the point
of origin.
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Festival of the Sea
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Sponsor................................... San Francisco Maritime
National Historical Park.
Event Description......................... Tugboat Race.
Date...................................... Sunday in September.
Location.................................. From Crissy Field to Aquatic
Park.
Regulated Area............................ San Francisco Bay
approximately 500 yards
offshore of Golden Gate
Yacht club, Gas house Cove,
and extending east to Pier
45. All mariners may
proceed with caution but
must keep at least 500 foot
distance from the competing
tugboats.
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[CGD11–99–007, 64 FR 39029, July 21, 1999]
§ 100.1105 San Francisco Bay Navy Fleetweek Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstration.
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(a) Effective Periods. This section is effective during the U.S. Navy/City of San Francisco Fleetweek Parade of Navy Ships and Navy Blue Angels and other airshow activities held annually in early October, from Thursday through Saturday (with a possible Sunday Blue Angels Flight Demonstration if weather prevents a Saturday performance). Annual notice of the specific effective dates and times of these regulations will be published by the Coast Guard in the Local Notice to Mariners and in the Federal Register. To be placed on the Local Notice to Mariners mailing list contact: Commander (oan), Eleventh Coast Guard District, 400 Oceangate Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90822–5399.
(b) Regulated Areas: The following areas are designated “regulated areas” during the Navy Parade of Ships and Blue Angels' Flight activities.
(1) Regulated Area “Alpha” for Navy Parade of Ships. The waters of San Francisco Bay bounded by a line connecting the following points:
37°48[min]40[sec] N 122°28[min]38[sec] W
37°49[min]10[sec] N 122°28[min]41[sec] W
37°49[min]31[sec] N 122°25[min]18[sec] W
37°49[min]06[sec] N 122°24[min]08[sec] W
37°47[min]53[sec] N 122°22[min]42[sec] W
37°46[min]00[sec] N 122°22[min]00[sec] W
37°46[min]00[sec] N 122°23[min]07[sec] W
and thence along the shore to the point of beginning.
(2) Regulated Area “Bravo” for U.S. Navy Blue Angels Activities. The waters of San Francisco Bay bounded by a line connecting the following points:
37°48[min]27.5[sec] N 122°24[min]04[sec] W
37°49[min]31[sec] N 122°24[min]18[sec] W
37°49[min]00[sec] N 122°27[min]52[sec] W
37°48[min]19[sec] N 122°27[min]40[sec] W
and thence along the pierheads and bulwarks to the point of beginning.
Datum: NAD 83
(c) Regulations: All persons and/or vessels not authorized as participants or official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard, public, state or local law enforcement vessels assigned and/or approved by Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco to patrol the Fleetweek event.
(1) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, in regulated area “Alpha” no person or vessel may enter or remain within 500 yards ahead of the lead Navy parade vessel, within 200 yards astern of the last parade vessel, and within 200 yards on either side of all parade vessels. No person or vessel shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the through transit of ship parade participants or official patrol vessels in regulated area “Alpha.”
(2) Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, no person or vessel may enter or remain within regulated area “Bravo.”
(3) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a person or vessel shall come to an immediate stop. Persons or vessels shall comply with all directions given.
(4) The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the Commander, Coast Guard Group San Francisco, California. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated areas.
[CGD11–89–15, 54 FR 39998, Sept. 29, 1989, as amended by CGD11–91–11, 56 FR 51332, Oct. 11, 1991; CGD11–93–009, 58 FR 51242, Oct. 1, 1993]
§ 100.1301 Seattle seafair unlimited hydroplane race.
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(a) This section is in effect annually during the last week in July and the first two weeks of August from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, as published in the Local Notice of Mariners. The event will be one week or less in duration. The specific dates during this time frame will be published in the Local Notice to Mariners.
(b) The area where the Coast Guard will restrict general navigation by this regulation during the hours it is in effect is: The waters of Lake Washington bounded by the Interstate 90 (Mercer Island /Lacey V. Murrow) Bridge, the western shore of Lake Washington, and the east/west line drawn tangent to Bailey Peninsula and along the shoreline of Mercer Island.
(c) The area described in paragraph (b) of this section has been divided into two zones. The zones are separated by a line perpendicular from the I–90 Bridge to the northwest corner of the East log boom and a line extending from the southeast corner of the East log boom to the southeast corner of the hydroplane race course and then to the northerly tip of Ohlers Island in Andrews Bay. The western zone is designated Zone I, the eastern zone, Zone II. (Refer to NOAA Chart 18447).
(d) The Coast Guard will maintain a patrol consisting of Coast Guard vessels, assisted by Auxiliary Coast Guard vessels, in Zone II. The Coast Guard patrol of this area is under the direction of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (the “Patrol Commander”). The Patrol Commander is empowered to control the movement of vessels on the racecourse and in the adjoining waters during the periods this regulation is in effect. The Patrol Commander may be assisted by other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
(e) Only authorized vessels may be allowed to enter Zone I during the hours this regulation is in effect. Vessels in the vicinity of Zone I shall maneuver and anchor as directed by Coast Guard Officers or Petty Officers.
(f) During the times in which the regulation is in effect, swimming, wading, or otherwise entering the water in Zone I by any person is prohibited while hydroplane boats are on the racecourse. At other times in Zone I, any person entering the water from the shoreline shall remain west of the swim line, denoted by buoys, and any person entering the water from the log boom shall remain within ten (10) feet of the log boom.
(g) During the times in which the regulation is in effect, any person swimming or otherwise entering the water in Zone II shall remain within ten (10) feet of a vessel.
(h) During the times this regulation is in effect, rafting to a log boom will be limited to groups of three vessels.
(i) During the times this regulation is in effect, up to six (6) vessels may raft together in Zone II if none of the vessels are secured to a log boom.
(j) During the times this regulation is in effect, only vessels authorized by the Patrol Commander, other law enforcement agencies or event sponsors shall be permitted to tow other watercraft or inflatable devices.
(k) Vessels proceeding in either Zone I or Zone II during the hours this regulation is in effect shall do so only at speeds which will create minimum wake, seven (07) miles per hour or less. This maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.
(l) Upon completion of the daily racing activities, all vessels leaving either Zone I or Zone II shall proceed at speeds of seven (07) miles per hour or less. The maximum speed may be reduced at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.
(m) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from vessels patrolling the areas under the direction of the Patrol Commander shall serve as signal to stop. Vessels signaled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The Coast Guard may be assisted by other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as official Seafair event craft.
[CGD13–01–004, 66 FR 34822, July 2, 2001]
§ 100.1302 Annual Clarkston, Washington, Limited Hydroplane Races.
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(a) On Friday and Saturday, 5 and 6 July 1985, this regulation will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. On Sunday, 7 July 1985, this regulation will be in effect from 8:00 a.m. until one hour after the conclusion of the last race. This section will be effective thereafter annually on the first Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in July as published in the Local Notices to Mariners.
(b) The Coast Guard will restrict general navigation and anchorage by this regulation during the hours it is in effect on the waters of the Snake River at Clarkston, Washington from the area west of the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers, to the area east of the Red Wolf Crossing Bridge.
(c) When deemed appropriate, the Coast Guard may establish a patrol consisting of active and auxiliary Coast Guard personnel and vessels in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section. The patrol shall be under the direction of a Coast Guard officer or petty officer designated as Coast Guard Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander is empowered to forbid and control the movement of vessels and persons in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section.
(d) The Patrol Commander may authorize vessels to be underway in the area described in paragraph (b) of this section during the hours this regulation is in effect. All vessels permitted to be underway in the controlled area (other than racing or official vessels) shall do so only at speeds which will create minimum wake consistent with maintaining steerageway, and not to exceed seven (7) miles per hour. This speed limit may be adjusted at the discretion of the Patrol Commander to enhance the level of safety.
(e) A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle, siren, or horn from vessels patrolling the area under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard Patrol Commander shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signalled shall stop and shall comply with the orders of the patrol vessel personnel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. (continued)