The following regulations apply to the marine events listed in Table 1 of this section. These regulations will be effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in Table 1. Annual notice of the exact dates and times of the effective period of the regulation with respect to each event, the geographical area, and details concerning the nature of the event and the number of participants and type(s) of vessels involved will also be published in the local notice to mariners and broadcast over VHF.
(a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
Patrol Commander. A Patrol Commander is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector Commander to enforce these regulations.
Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.
(b) Event Patrol. The Coast Guard may assign an event patrol, as described in Sec. 100.40 of this part, to each regulated event listed in the table. Additionally, a Patrol Commander may be assigned to oversee the patrol. The event patrol and Patrol Commander may be contacted on VHF Channel 16.
(c) Special Local Regulations. (1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(1) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in these areas shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.
(2) The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the event, at any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life or property.
(3) Only event sponsor designated participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the regulated area.
(4) Spectators are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area. Spectators may contact the Coast Guard Patrol Commander to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, spectators must pass directly through the regulated area at safe speed and without loitering.
(d) Contact Information. Questions about marine events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Captain of the Port zone, please see subpart 3.35 of this chapter.
(1) Captain of the Port Charleston, South Carolina: (843) 724-7616.
(2) Captain of the Port Savannah, Georgia: (912) 652-4353.
(3) Captain of the Port Jacksonville, Florida: (904) 247-7318.
(4) Captain of the Port Miami, Florida: (305) 535-8701.
(5) Captain of the Port Key West, Florida: (305) 292-8779.
(6) Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg, Florida: (727) 824-7506.
(7) Captain of the Port San Juan, Puerto Rico: (787) 289-2041.
(e) Application for Marine Events. The application requirements of Sec. 100.15 of this part apply to all events listed in Table 1. For information on applying for a marine event, contact the Captain of the Port for the area in which the event will occur, at the phone numbers listed above.
Table 1 to Sec. 100.701----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Date Event Sponsor Location----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COTP Zone Miami----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------January--1st weekend............. Levin Memorial Biscayne Bay Star Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical miles
Regatta. Fleet. offshore from the Coral Bay,
Florida; All waters from the
surface to the bottom for a
radius of 1.7NM centered around
position 25[deg]39[min]6[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]30[sec] W no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.
Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale Yacht Atlantic Ocean .5 nautical mile
Boomerang Regatta. Club. offshore from .5 nautical mile
south of the Port Everglades
Channel to 4 nautical miles south
of the Port Everglades offshore
of West Lake, Port Everglades,
Florida no closer than 500 feet
from each vessel.January--3rd weekend............. Rolex Miami Olympic U.S. Sailing & U.S. Southern Biscayne Bay inside of an
Sailing Race. Olympic Sailing area from the Rickenbacker
Center. Causeway southwest to Snapper
Creek Canal south to Latitude
25[deg]32[min]00[sec] N east to
Soldier Key and northeast to a
position approximately 1 nautical
mile east of Cape Florida,
northwest to Rickenbacker
Causeway, Miami, Florida no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.February--1st weekend............ Commodore Rasco Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 1 mile offshore from
Snipe Class Regatta. Sailing Club. the Coconut Grove Sailing Club,
Coconut Grove, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1NM
centered around position
25[deg]41[min]42[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]00[sec] W no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.March--1st week, Monday-Friday... Bacardi Cup......... Biscayne Bay Star All waters within 1.5 nautical
Fleet. miles of the following center
point: 25[deg]38[min]16[sec] N
Latitude; 080[deg]13[min]14[sec]
W Longitude, in southern Biscayne
Bay, Miami, Florida.March--2nd weekend, Saturday and Lightenings Coral Reef Yacht Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical miles
Sunday. Midwinter's. Club. offshore from the Coral Bay,
Florida; All waters from the
surface to the bottom for a
radius of 1.7NM centered around
position 25[deg]39[min]6[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]5[sec] W no closer
than 500 feet from each vessel.March--2nd weekend............... Don Q Rum Snipe Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 1 mile offshore from
Class Regatta. Sailing Club. the Coconut Grove Sailing Club,
Coconut Grove, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1NM
centered around position
25[deg]41[min]42[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]00[sec] W no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.March--2nd weekend, Saturday and Coral Cup........... Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 1 mile offshore from
Sunday. Sailing Club. the Coconut Grove Sailing Club,
Coconut Grove, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1NM
centered around position
25[deg]41[min]42[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]00[sec] W.March--last weekend.............. Shake-A-Leg Mid Shake-A-Leg All waters of Biscayne Bay, from
Winter Regatta. Foundation. the Rickenbacker Causeway south
to Latitude 25[deg]32[min]00[sec]
N, Miami, Florida no closer than
500 ft from each vessel.April--2nd or 3rd weekend........ Miami to Key Largo Miami Yacht Club Biscayne Bay and Intracoastal
Race. Youth Sailing Waterway from the Rickenbacker
Foundation. Causeway in Miami, Florida to Key
Biscayne to Cape Florida to
Soldier Key to Sands Key to
Elliot Key to Two Stacks to Card
Sound to Barnes Sound to
Blackwater Sound in Key Largo,
Florida no closer than 500 feet
from each vessel.April--2nd weekend............... Florida State Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 1 mile offshore from
Optimists Sailing Club. the Coconut Grove Sailing Club,
Championship Coconut Grove, Florida; All
Regatta. waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1NM
centered around position
25[deg]41[min]42[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]00[sec] W.April--2nd weekend, Saturday and Fort Lauderdale Air/ Super Boat Atlantic Ocean offshore Fort
Sunday. Sea Show Super Boat International Lauderdale, Florida within an
Grand Prix. Productions, Inc. area 500 yards wide 300 yards
offshore from 1,500 yards north
of the Port Everglades Channel
north for 4 nautical miles (600
yards north of the Oakland Park
Beach Blvd).April--3rd weekend............... Miami Super Boat Super Boat Offshore Miami Beach, Florida,
Grand Prix. International including the area within a line
Productions, Inc. joining the following points:
25[deg]46[min]18[sec] N,
080[deg]07[min]51[sec] W; thence
to, 25[deg]46[min]18[sec] N,
080[deg]06[min]49[sec] W; thence
to, 25[deg]51[min]18[sec] N,
080[deg]06[min]12[sec] W; thence
to, 25[deg]51[min]18[sec] N,
080[deg]07[min]11[sec] W; thence
along the shoreline to the
starting point.April--last Saturday............. Sunfest Fireworks... Pyro Shows, Inc.... Intracoastal Waterway in West Palm
Beach between Banyon St and
Lakeview; All waters from the
surface to the bottom for a
radius of 1000ft centered around
position Ave in position
26[deg]42[min]34[sec] N,
080[deg]02[min]47[sec] W.
Vero Beach Yacht Blessing of the North Fork and St Lucie River,
Club Blessing of Fleet. Florida no closer than 500 feet
the Fleet. from each vessel.April, May, and June--1st weekend Hollywood Super Boat Super Boat Atlantic Ocean offshore Hallandale
Grand Prix. International Beach, Florida in an area 400
Productions, Inc. yards wide approximately 200
yards offshore from the
Hallandale Beach tank to
approximately 1 nautical mile
south of the Dania Town Canal.May--1st weekend................. C-Gull Cup.......... Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 1 mile offshore from
Sailing Club. the Coconut Grove Sailing Club,
Coconut Grove, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1NM
centered around position
25[deg]41[min]42[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]00[sec] W.
Fort Lauderdale Air Fort Lauderdale Atlantic Ocean offshore Fort
& Sea Show. Parks and Lauderdale, Florida within an
Recreation. area 500 yards wide 300 yards
offshore from 1,500 yards north
of the Port Everglades Channel
north for 4 nautical miles (600
yards north of the Oakland Park
Beach Blvd).May--3rd weekend................. Pompano Beach Power Pompano Beach Power 14th St Bridge to Sunrise Bay,
Squadron Safe Boat Squadron. Florida.
Parade.May--last weekend................ Goombay Regatta..... Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 1 mile offshore from
Sailing Club. the Coconut Grove Sailing Club,
Coconut Grove, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1NM
centered around position
25[deg]41[min]42[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]8[sec] W no closer
than 500 feet from each vessel.July 4th......................... American Legion Add-Fire Fireworks, Biscayne Bay, approx 400 ft
Fourth of July. Inc.. offshore of Legion Picnic Island,
Miami, Florida in approx position
25[deg]50[min]02[sec] N,
080[deg]10[min]24[sec] W.
Fort Lauderdale Colonial Fireworks. \1/2\ NM offshore at Las Olas
Fourth of July. Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Fort Lauderdale Colonial Fireworks. Intracoastal Waterway in front of
Yacht Club Fourth the Fort Lauderdale Yacht Club,
of July. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
City of Stuart Creative Fireworks Intracoastal Waterway in front of
Fourth of July. Co.. Stuart City Hall, Stuart,
Florida.
Bayfront Park Fourth Firepower Displays. All waters within a 1680 foot
of July. radius around approximate
position 25[deg]46[min]30[sec] N,
080[deg]10[min]54[sec] W, in
Biscayne Bay, FL.
Coral Reef Yacht Firepower Displays. 700 ft offshore from Vizcaya in
Club Fourth of July. Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida.
Fisher's Island Firepower Displays. Offshore 840 ft from Fisher
Fourth of July. Island, Florida.
Miami Beach Fourth Firepower Displays. 840 ft offshore from Atlantic
of July. Heights, Miami Beach, Florida.
Village of Key Firepower Displays. 1500 ft offshore from Key Biscayne
Biscayne Fourth of in Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida.
July.
Viscayans Fourth of Firepower Displays. 700 ft offshore from Viscaya in
July. Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida.
Delray Beach Fourth Fireworks by Atlantic Ocean, 1,000 ft offshore
of July. Grucci, Inc. from Delray Beach, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 840 feet
centered around position
26[deg]27[min]41[sec] N,
080[deg]03[min]11[sec] W.
Boynton Beach Fourth Melrose South All waters from the surface to the
of July. Pyrotechnics. bottom, for 840 ft out in all
directions from approximate
position 26[deg]32[min]52[sec] N,
080[deg]02[min]54[sec] W.
City of Hollywood Melrose South Atlantic Ocean, 1,000 ft offshore
Fourth of July. Pyrotechnics. from Hollywood, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 840 feet
centered around position
26[deg]01[min]19[sec] N,
080[deg]06[min]39[sec] W
Riviera Beach Fourth Sparktacular All waters within a 1400 foot
of July. Fireworks. diameter around approximate
position 26[deg]42[min]26[sec] N,
080[deg]02[min]28[sec] W.
Town of Lantana Zambelli Fireworks. All waters within an 840 foot
Fourth of July. diameter in approximate position
26[deg]35[min]13[sec] N,
080[deg]02[min]50[sec] W.
West Palm Beach Zambelli Fireworks. All waters within a 1400 foot
Fourth of July. diameter of approximate position
26[deg]42[min]26[sec] N,
080[deg]02[min]28[sec] W.July--1st weekend................ Commodore's Cup Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 1 mile offshore from
Regatta. Sailing Club. the Coconut Grove Sailing Club,
Coconut Grove, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1NM
centered around position
25[deg]41[min]42[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]00[sec] W no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.July--2nd weekend................ Dania Beach / Super Boat Waters offshore of Hollywood Beach
Hollywood Super International within an area located 300 yards
Boat Race. Productions, Inc. offshore from North Lake north to
Dania Cutoff Canal going offshore
aproximately 650 yards.August--3rd weekend.............. Conch Cup Regatta... Miami Yacht Club... Biscayne Bay from the Rickenbacker
Causeway south in the
Intracoastal Waterway to the Cape
Florida Channel, east around Key
Biscayne and north to the Miami
Channel entrance, Miami, Florida
no closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.
October--1st weekend............. Columbus Day Regatta Columbus Day Southern Biscayne Bay inside of an
Regatta, Inc. area from 1 nautical mile south
of the Rickenbacker Causeway and
1 nautical mile east of Deering
Channel southwest to Snapper
Creek Canal south to a point half
between Soldier Key and Lewis Cut
west to the chain of islands
south of Soldier Key and north to
1 nautical mile south of
Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami,
Florida.
Deerfield Beach Super Boat Atlantic Ocean within an area 500
Super Boat National International yards wide approximately 500
Championship. Productions, Inc. yards offshore Deerfield Beach,
FL from 2 miles north of
Hillsboro Inlet to .5 mile south
of Boca Raton Inlet.October--2nd weekend............. Miami Kayak Cystic Fibrosis All waters of Biscayne Bay from
Challenge. Foundation. Lummus Island Cut to the
Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami,
Florida.November--2nd weekend, Saturday Keely Perpetual Biscayne Bay Yacht Biscayne Bay within an area from
and Sunday. Trophy Regatta. Club. the Dinner Key Channel to
Biscayne National Park Marker
``B'' to Cutter Channel Mark
``2'' to Biscayne National Park
Marker ``C'' to West Featherbead
Bank Channel Marker ``3'' to West
Featherbed Bank Channel Marker
``5'' to Elliot Key Biscayne
National Park Anchorage, Miami,
Florida no closer than 500 feet
from each vessel.November--2nd or 3rd weekend..... Matheson Perpetual Biscayne Bay Yacht Biscayne Bay within an area from
Trophy Regatta. Club. the Dinner Key Channel to
Biscayne National Park Marker
``B'' to Cutter Channel Mark
``2'' to Biscayne National Park
Marker ``C'' to West Featherbead
Bank Channel Marker ``3'' to West
Featherbed Bank Channel Marker
``5`` to Elliot Key Biscayne
National Park Anchorage, Miami,
Florida no closer than 500 feet
from each vessel.November--2nd weekend............ PHRF SE Florida Coconut Grove Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical miles
Championship. Sailing Club. offshore from the Coral Bay,
Florida; All waters from the
surface to the bottom for a
radius of 1.7NM centered around
position 25[deg]39[min]6[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]30[sec] W no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.
Viscayan's Ball..... Firepower Displays. 1200 ft offshore from Virginia
Key, South of Seaquarium, Miami,
Florida.December 31st.................... Bayside New Years... Add-Fire Fireworks, All waters within a 1680 foot
Inc. radius around a barge in position
25[deg]46[min]30[sec] N,
080[deg]10[min]54[sec] W.
Fisher Island New Add-Fire Fireworks, 1000 ft offshore east of Fisher
Years. Inc. Island, Florida.
Hillsboro New Years Add-Fire Fireworks, 100 yds North of Hillsboro Inlet,
Fireworks. Inc. Florida.
Indian Riverside Add-Fire Fireworks, 1200 ft east of Indian Riverside
Park New Years. Inc. Park, Jensen Beach, Florida.
Greater Miami New Firepower Displays. 1200 ft offshore from Bayfront
Years. Park, Miami Harbor, Miami,
Florida.
Viscayan's New Years Firepower Displays. 840 ft offshore from Viscaya,
Miami, Florida.December--3rd weekend............ Pompano Beach Boat Pompano Beach Boat Intracoastal Waterway in Pompano
Parade. Parade Committee. Beach, Florida, from Lake Santa
Barbara to Hillsboro Blvd Bridge.December--1st weekend............ Commodore's Cup..... Biscayne Bay Star Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical miles
Fleet. offshore from the Coral Bay,
Florida; All waters from the
surface to the bottom for a
radius of 1.7NM centered around
position 25[deg]39[min]6[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]30[sec] W no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.
Kiwanis of Little Firepower Displays. 1200 ft offshore from Virginia
Havana Christmas. Key, South of Seaquarium, Miami,
Florida.
Holiday Boat Parade Marine Industrial Port of Palm Beach Turning Basin
of the Palm Beaches. Association of and the Intracoastal Waterway
Palm Beach County. extending south from Lake Worth
South LT 1 (LLNR 42170) to Lake
Worth South Daybeacon 23 (LLNR
42300).
Martin County Marine Industries All waters of the North and South
Christmas Boat Association. Fork's of the St Lucie River in
Parade. Stuart, Florida, starting on the
north side of the State Road 60
Bridge going south to Hutchinson
Island and circling back north to
the State Road 60 Bridge and
ending past the City of Stuart
Municipal Marina.December--2nd or 3rd weekend..... Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest, Inc.... All waters of the Intracoastal
Winterfest Boat Waterway from the Port Everglades
Parade. turning basin to the Pompano
Beach Daybeacon 74 (LLNR 47230).December--2nd weekend............ Piana Cup Regatta... Biscayne Bay Yacht Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical miles
Club. offshore from the Matheson
Hammock County Park, Florida; All
waters from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 1.5NM
centered around position
25[deg]39[min]54[sec] N,
080[deg]13[min]12[sec] W no
closer than 500 feet from each
vessel.
Boynton / Delray Kiwanis Club Delray Intracoastal Waterway from marker
Beach Christmas Beach. 46 in Boynton Beach, Florida to
Boat Parade. C-15 Canal in Delray Beach,
Florida
St Lucie Christmas Marine Industrial All waters of the Intracoastal
Boat Parade. Association. Waterway and Taylor Creek in Fort
Pierce, Florida, starting in the
Fort Pierce turning basin and
inlet area going to Taylor Creek
and the Intracoastal Waterway
between the North Causeway Bridge
and the South Causeway Bridge.
Miami Outboard Club Miami Outboard Club Biscayne Bay from the Miami
Christmas Boat Outboard Club on Watson Island
Parade. starting from in between the
MacArthur Causeway and Palm
Island heading west around Palm
Island and Hibiscus Island,
heading east between Di Lido
Island, heading east around the
monument, south through Meloy
Channel, west in Government Cut
to Bicentennial Park, south to
the Dodge Island Bridge, south in
the Intracoastal Waterway to
Claughton Island, circling back
to the north in the Intracoastal
Waterway to Watson Island, around
the Island on the north side to
Miami Outboard Club no closer
than 500 feet from each vessel.
Boca Raton Holiday City of Boca Raton. Moving zone in New River and
Boat Parade. Intracoastal Waterway, Fort
Lauderdale, Florida; from the C15
Canal in Fort Lauderdale to
Hillsboro Inlet with 500 feet
ahead of the lead parade vessel
and 500 feet astern of the last
participating parade vessel or
within 50 feet on either side of
the parade.December--4th weekend............ Orange Bowl Youth Coral Reef Yacht Southern Biscayne Bay inside of an
Sailing Regatta. Club. area from the Rickenbacker
Causeway southwest to Snapper
Creek Canal south to Latitude
25[deg]32[min] N east to Soldier
Key and northwest to Rickenbacker
Causeway, Miami, Florida no
closer than 500 ft from each
vessel.December--last weekend........... Coconut Grove Coconut Grove Southern Biscayne Bay inside of an
Sailing Club Orange Sailing Club. area from the Rickenbacker
Bowl Regatta. Causeway southwest to Snapper
Creek Canal south to Latitude
25[deg]32[min] N east to Soldier
Key and northwest to Rickenbacker
Causeway, Miami, Florida no
closer than 500 ft from each
vessel.Monthly--last weekend, Saturday Biscayne Bay Racing Biscayne Bay Yacht Southern Biscayne Bay inside of an
and Sunday. Association Full Racing Association. area from the Rickenbacker
Moon Regatta. Causeway southwest to Snapper
Creek Canal south to Latitude
25[deg]32[min]00[sec] N east to
Soldier Key and northwest to
Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami,
Florida no closer than 500 ft
from each vessel.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COTP Zone Key West----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------January 1st...................... Blessing of the Islamorada Charter From Whale Harbor Channel to Whale
Fleet. Boat Assn. Harbor Bridge, Islamorada,
Florida.January through April--last Wreckers Cup Races.. Schooner Wharf Bar. Key West Harbor to Sand Key,
Monday or Tuesday. Florida (Gulf of Mexico side)January--3rd week, Monday-Friday. Yachting Key West Premiere Racing, Inside the reef on either side of
Race Week. Inc. main ship channel, Key West
Harbor Entrance, Key West,
Florida.February--1st Saturday........... The Bogey........... Florida Bay Blackwater Sound (entire sound),
Outfitters. Key Largo, Florida.Februarary--1st Sunday........... The Bacall.......... Florida Bay Blackwater Sound (entire sound),
Outfitters. Key Largo, Florida.April--3rd weekend, Saturday- Miami to Key Largo MYC Youth Sailing Biscayne Bay and Intracoastal
Sunday. Sailboat Race. Foundation, Inc. Waterway from the Rickenbacker
Causeway in Miami, Florida to Key
Biscayne to Cape Florida to
Soldier Key to Sands Key to
Elliot Key to Two Stacks to Card
Sound to Barnes Sound to
Blackwater Sound in Key Largo,
Florida no closer than 500 feet
from each vessel.April--last Friday............... Conch Republic Navy Sponsor: Conch All waters approximately 150 yards
Parade and Battle. Republic. offshore from Ocean Key Sunset
Pier, Mallory Square and the
Hilton Pier within the Key West
Harbor.May--3rd weekend................. Marathon Super Boat Super Boat All waters of Knight Key Channel,
Grand Prix. International encompassing both the Gulf of
Productions, Inc. Mexico side and the Atlantic
Ocean side of the Seven Mile
Bridge.June--2nd weekend................ FKCC Swim around Key Florida Keys Begin at Smather's Beach and swim
West. Community College. the loop around the island back
to the start approximately 50
yards offshore, Key West,
Florida.July--3rd Weekend, Saturday and The Easom Cup....... South Eastern Ocean Caesar's Creek, Everglades City,
Sunday. Racing Series Florida.
(SEORS).
November--2nd week, Wednesday- Key West World Super Boat In the Atlantic Ocean, off the tip
Sunday. Championship. International of Key West, on the waters of the
Productions, Inc. Key West Main Ship Channel, Key
West Turning Basin, and Key West
Harbor Entrance.November--first weekend, Friday- U.S. Wake Board Middle Keys Events Sombrero Beach, Marathon, Florida;
Sunday. Championships. Council. between Sister Creek and Sister
Rock to approximately 500 yards
offshore from Sombrero Beach.December--1st Thursday........... Boot Key Harbor Dockside Marina.... Boot Key Harbor (entire harbor),
Christmas Boat Marathon, Florida.
Parade.December--2nd Sunday............. Key Colony Beach Key Colony Beach Key Colony Beach, Marathon,
Holiday Boat Parade. Community Assn. Florida, between Vaca Cut Bridge
and Long Key Bridge.December--3rd Saturday........... Key Largo Boat Key Largo Boat From Channel Marker 41 on
Parade. Parade. Dusenbury Creek in Blackwater
Sound to tip of Stillwright Point
in Blackwater Sound, Key Largo,
Florida.December--3rd Saturday........... Key West Lighted Schooner Wharf Bar. All waters between Christmas Tree
Boat Parade. Island and Coast Guard Station
thru Key West Harbor to Mallory
Square, approximately 35 yards
from shore.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COTP Zone San Juan----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May--first Sunday................ Half Ironman Sponsor: Project St. Croix (Christiansted Harbor),
Triathlon. St. Croix, Inc. U.S.V.I.: In the following
position: PT1 on the shoreline at
Kings Wharf at posn
17[deg]44[min]51[sec] N
064[deg]42[min]16[sec] W, thence
north to PT2 at the southwest
corner of Protestant Cay in posn
17[deg]44[min]56[sec] N,
064[deg]42[min]12[sec] W, then
east along the shoreline to PT3
at the southeast corner of
Protestant Cay in posn
17[deg]44[min]56[sec] N,
064[deg]42[min]08[sec] W, thence
northeast to PT4 at Christiansted
Harbor Channel Round Reef
Northeast Junction Lighted Buoy
RR in posn 17[deg]45[min]24[sec]
N, 064[deg]41[min]45[sec] W,
thence southeast to PT 5 at
Christiansted Schooner Channel
Lighted Buoy 5 in posn
17[deg]45[min]18[sec] N,
064[deg]41[min]43[sec] W, thence
south to PT6 at Christiansted
Harbor Channel Buoy 15 in posn
17[deg]44[min]56[sec] N,
064[deg]41[min]56[sec] W, thence
to PT7 on the shoreline north of
Fort Christiansvaem in posn
17[deg]44[min]51[sec] N,
064[deg]42[min]05[sec] W, thence
west along the shoreline to PT1.July 4th......................... Fireworks Display... Sponsor: St. John St. John (West of Cruz Bay/
Festival & Cul., Northeast of Steven Cay),
Org. U.S.V.I. All waters from the
surface to the bottom for a
radius of 200 yards centered
around position
18[deg]19[min]55[sec] N,
064[deg]48[min]06[sec] W.July--3rd week, Sunday........... San Juan Harbor Swim Sponsor: San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico PT1:
Municipality of La Puntilla Final, Coast Guard
Catano. Base at posn
18[deg]27[min]33[sec] N,
066[deg]07[min]00[sec] W, then
south to PT2: Catano Ferry Pier
at posn 18[deg]26[min]36[sec] N,
066[deg]07[min]00[sec] W, then
east along the Catano shoreline
to PT3: Punta Catano at posn
18[deg]26[min]40[sec] N,
066[deg]06[min]48[sec] W, then
north to PT4: Pier 1 San Juan at
posn 18[deg]27[min]40[sec] N,
066[deg]06[min]49[sec] W, then
back along the shoreline to
origin at PT1.December 31st.................... Fireworks St. Sponsor: Mr. Victor St. Thomas (Great Bay area),
Thomas, Great Bay. Laurenza, U.S.V.I.; All waters from the
Pyrotecnico, New surface to the bottom for a
Castle, PA. radius of 600 feet centered
around position
18[deg]19[min]14[sec] N,
064[deg]50[min]18[sec] W.December--1st week............... Christmas Boat Sponsor: St. Croix St. Croix (Christiansted Harbor),
Parade. Christmas Boat U.S.V.I.; 200 yards off-shore
Committee. around Prostestant Cay beginning
in posn 17[deg]45[min]56[sec] N
064[deg]42[min]16[sec] W, around
the cay and back to the beginning
position.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COTP Zone Charleston----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May--Morning Slack Tide on the Lowcountry Splash... Logan Rutledge..... Cooper River/Charleston Harbor,
3rd and 4th Saturday. South Carolina, including the
waters of the Wando River, Cooper
River, and Charleston Harbor from
Hobcaw Yacht Club, in approximate
position 32[deg]49[min]32[sec] N,
079[deg]53[min]81[sec] W, South
along the coast of Mt. Pleasant,
S.C., to Charleston Harbor
Marina, approximate position
32[deg]47[min]20[sec] N,
079[deg]54[min]64[sec] W, and
extending out 150 yards from
shore.June--2nd week................... Beaufort Water City of Beaufort... Beaufort, South Carolina, between
Festival. the Lady's Island swing bridge
and Spanish Point.June-August--every Tuesday....... Shelter Cove Greenwood Shelter Cove, Hilton Head, South
Fireworks. Development Corp. Carolina extending a radius of
600 feet from approximate
position 32[deg]11[min]10[sec] N,
080[deg]43[min]54[sec] W.
July 4th......................... Sea pines resort 4th Seapines Plantation Harbortowne, Hilton Head,
of July. Calibogue Sound, South Carolina
extending a radius of 600 feet
from approximate position
32[deg]11[min]10[sec] N,
080[deg]43[min]54[sec] W.
Patriots Point Patriots Point..... Charleston Harbor, South Carolina,
Fireworks. extending a radius of 1000 feet
from approximate position
32[deg]47[min]01[sec] N,
079[deg]53[min]8[sec] W.
Skull Creek Hudson Seafood..... Skull Creek, Hilton Head, South
Fireworks. Carolina extending a radius of
1000 feet from the approximate
position 32[deg]13[min]57[sec] N,
080[deg]45[min]06[sec] W.
City of North City of North Cooper River, Charleston, South
Charleston Charleston. Carolina extending a radius of
Fireworks. 1000 feet from approximate
position 32[deg]51[min]57[sec] N,
079[deg]57[min]35[sec] W.
Market Street City of Charleston. Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
Fireworks. extending a radius of 1000 feet
from center approximate position
32[deg]54[min]01[sec] N,
080[deg]08[min]05[sec] W.November--2nd week............... Head of the South... Augusta Rowing club Upper Savannah River MM199 to
MM196, Georgia.December--2nd week............... Charleston Harbor City of Charleston. Charleston Harbor, South Carolina,
Christmas Parade of from Anchorage A through Shutes
Boats. Folly, Horse Reach, Hog Island
Reach, Town Creek Lower Reach,
Ashley River, and finishing at
City Marina.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COTP Zone St. Petersburg----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------January--3rd Saturday............ Gasparilla Event Makers....... Hillsborough Bay within a 500 yard
Children's Parade radius of the fireworks barge
Fireworks. located in approximate position
27[deg]55[min]04[sec] N,
082[deg]29[min]08[sec] W.
Gasparilla Air Boss and Hillsborough Bay north of an
Children's Parade Consulting. imaginary line drawn at
Air show. 27[deg]55[min] N, west of Davis
Islands, and south of the Davis
Island Bridge.January--last Saturday........... Gasparilla Boat YE Mystic Krewe of Tampa Bay, Florida, including all
Parade. Gasparilla. waters of Hillsborough Bay and
its tributaries north of a line
drawn along latitude
27[deg]51[min]18[sec] N.
Hillsborough Cut ``D'' Channel,
Sparkman Channel, Ybor Channel,
Seddon Channel and the
Hillsborough River south of the
John F. Kennedy Bridge.March--last Friday, Saturday, and Honda Grand Prix.... Honda Motor Company Demons Landing St. Petersburg FL,
Sunday. and City of St. All waters within 100 ft of the
Petersburg. seawall.
St. Pete Grand Prix Honda Motor Company St. Petersburg FL, within two NM
Air show. and City of St. of the Albert Whitted Airport.
Petersburg.April--last Sunday............... St. Anthony's St. Anthony's St. Petersburg within one NM of
Triathlon. Health Care. Spa Beach.July 4th......................... Freedom Swim........ None............... Peace River FL within two NM of
the U.S. 41 BridgeJuly 4th and January 1st......... Ybor Fireworks Tampa Bay Ybor Turning Basin within a 120
Display. Attractions yard radius of the fireworks
Association or barge in approx. position
various private 27[deg]56[min]29[sec] N,
entities. 082[deg]26[min]43[sec] W.
Clearwater fireworks City of Clearwater. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway in the
displays. vicinity of Clearwater within a
500 yard radius of the fireworks
barge located in approximate
position 26[deg]58[min]01[sec] N,
082[deg]48[min]15[sec] W.
Marco Island City of Marco Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of
fireworks displays. Island. Marco Island within a 300 yard
radius of the fireworks barge
located in approximate position
25[deg]54[min]36[sec] N,
081[deg]45[min]06[sec] W.
Venice fireworks City of Venice..... Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of
displays. Venice Inlet within a 200 yard
radius of the fireworks barge
located in approximate position
27[deg]06[min]44[sec] N,
082[deg]28[min]09[sec] W.
Beach House Beach House Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of
Restaurant Restaurant. Bradenton Beach within a 200 yard
fireworks displays. radius of the fireworks barge
located in approximate position
27[deg]27[min]59[sec] N,
082[deg]41[min]58[sec] W.
Ft Myers fireworks City of Ft Myers... Caloosahatchee River within a 300
displays. yard radius of the fireworks
barge located in approximate
position 26[deg]38[min]45[sec] N,
081[deg]52[min]50[sec] W.July--1st Sunday................. Suncoast Offshore Suncoast Foundation Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of
Grand Prix. for the Sarasota, from New Pass to Siesta
Handicapped. Beach out to eight NM.September--3rd Friday, Saturday, Homosassa Raft Race. Citrus 95 FM radio. Homosassa River Between Private
and Sunday. Green Dayboard 81 east to private
Red Dayboard 2.October--2nd Friday, Saturday, St Petersburg City of St St Petersburg, within two NM of
and Sunday. Airfest. Petersburg. the Albert Whitted Airport.
November--3rd Thursday, Friday, Ironman World City of Clearwater Gulf of Mexico within two NM of
and Saturday. Championship & Ironman North Clearwater Beach FL.
Triathlon. America.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COTP Zone Savannah----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------May--2nd weekend, Sunday......... Blessing of the Knights of Brunswick River from the start of
Fleet--Brunswick. Columbus--Brunswic the East branch of the Brunswick
k. River (East Brunswick River) to
the Golden Isles Parkway Bridge.May--2nd or 3rd weekend.......... Grand Prix of Champboat Series, Savannah River, Augusta, Georgia,
Augusta. LLC. from the U.S. Highway 1 (Fifth
Street) Bridge at mile 199.45 to
Eliot's Fish Camp at mile 197.July 4th......................... Fourth of July Savannah Waterfront Savannah River, Savannah
Fireworks. Association. Riverfront, Georgia, 500 feet
around fireworks launch point
centered at approximate position
32[deg]04[min]56[sec] N,
081[deg]05[min]02[sec] W.July--3rd full weekend........... Augusta Southern Augusta Southern Savannah River, Augusta, Georgia,
Nationals Drag Boat Nationals. from the U.S. Highway 1 (Fifth
Races. Street) Bridge at mile 199.45 to
Eliot's Fish Camp at mile 197.October--3rd or 4th weekend or Champboat Races of Champboat Series, Savannah River, Savannah
November--1st weekend. Savannah. LLC. Riverfront, Georgia, Talmadge
bridge to a line drawn at 146
degrees true from dayboard 62.November--1st Saturday after Savannah Harbor Boat Westin Resort, Savannah River, Savannah
Thanksgiving Day. Parade of Lights Savannah. Riverfront, Georgia, Talmadge
and Fireworks. bridge to a line drawn at 146
degrees true from dayboard 62.December 31st.................... New Years Eve Savannah Waterfront Savannah River, Savannah
Fireworks. Association. Riverfront, Georgia, 500 feet
around fireworks launch point
centered at approximate position
32[deg]04[min]56[sec] N,
081[deg]05[min]02[sec] W.Monthly--first Friday............ First Friday of the Savannah Waterfront Savannah River, Savannah
Month Fireworks. Association. Riverfront, Georgia, 500 feet
around fireworks launch point
centered at approximate position
32[deg]04[min]56[sec] N,
081[deg]05[min]02[sec] W.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
COTP Zone Jacksonville----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------February--1st weekend, Friday- Clay County Super Reynolds Park Yacht Reynolds Park Yacht Club (entire
Monday. Celebration. Club. club), Green Cove Springs.February--last Saturday.......... El Cheapo Sheepshead Jacksonville Mayport/Jacksonville Boat Ramp;
Tournament. Offshore Sport 500 feet seaward of the boat
Fishing Club. ramp.March--1st Saturday.............. Jacksonville Stanton Rowing Ortega River Race Course,
Invitational Foundation (May Jacksonville; between Timuquana
(Rowing Race). vary). and Roosevelt Bridges.
Stanton Invitational Stanton Rowing Ortega River Race Course,
(Rowing Race). Foundation. Jacksonville; between Timuquana
and Roosevelt Bridges.March or April--Palm Sunday...... Blessing of the City of St. Johns River, Downtown
Fleet--Jacksonville. Jacksonville Jacksonville in the vicinity of
Office of Special Jacksonville Landing between the
Events. Main Street Bridge and Acosta
Bridge.
Blessing of the City of St. St. Augustine Municipal Marina
Fleet--St. Augustine. (entire marina).
Augustine.April--1st Full Weekend, Saturday Mount Dora Yacht Mount Dora Yacht Lake Dora, Mount Doran--500 ft.
and Sunday. Club Sailing Club. off Grantham Point.
Regatta.April--3rd Saturday.............. Jacksonville City Stanton Rowing Ortega River Race Course,
Championships. Foundation. Jacksonville; between Timuquana
and Roosevelt Bridges.April--3rd weekend............... Florida Times Union The Florida Times- Sister's Creek Marina to Marker 88
Redfish Roundup. Union. on the St. John's River.May--1st Friday.................. Isle of Eight Flags City of Fernandina Fernandina Harbor Marina (entire
Shrimp Festival Beach. marina).
Pirate Landing and
Fireworks.May--1st Saturday................ Mug Race............ The Rudder Club of St. Johns River; Palatka to
Jacksonville, Inc. Buckman Bridge.May--4th Friday.................. Palatka Blue Crab Palatka Blue Crab All waters within a 500-yard
Festival and Festival. radius around approximate
Fireworks. position 29[deg]38[min]37[sec] N,
081[deg]37[min]50[sec] W.May--4th weekend................. Memorial Day City of Green Cove All waters within a 500-yard
RiverFest. Springs. radius around approximate
position 29[deg]59'39[sec] N,
081[deg]40[min]33[sec] W.
May--last full week, Monday- Bluewater Northeast Florida There is a no-wake zone in effect
Friday. Invitational Marlin Association. from the St. Augustine City
Tournament. Marina out to the end of the St.
Augustine Jetty's 6:00AM-8:00AM
and 3:00PM-5:00PM during the
above days.May--last full weekend, Friday- Blue Crab Festival Downtown Palatka, St. Johns River, South of Memorial
Sunday. Ski Shows. Inc. & Palatka Bridge, Palatka.
Blue Crab
Festival, Inc.June--1st Saturday of............ Florida Sport Florida Sport From Sunrise Marina to the end of
Fishing Association Fishing Port Canaveral Inlet.
Offshore Fishing Association.
Tournament.June--1st weekend, Friday-Sunday. Jetty Park Ocean Fleet 45 Space Jetty Park, Port Canaveral; All
Regatta. Coast Catamaran waters within a 1000-yard radius
Association, Inc. around approximate position
28[deg]24[min]21[sec] N,
080[deg]33[min]33[sec] W.June--2nd weekend, Friday-Sunday. St. Augustine King King Buster St. Augustine Municipal Marina
Buster Classic 400. Classic, Inc. (entire marina).June--4th Saturday............... Veterans Day City of New Smyrna All waters within a 500-yard
Celebration, Parade Beach. radius around approximate
and Fireworks position 29[deg]03[min] N,
Display. 080[deg]55[min] W.June--4th weekend, Thursday- Tournament of Nassau Sport Fernandina Harbor Marina (entire
Saturday. Champions Kingfish Fishing marina), Fernandina Beach.
Tournament. Association.June--2nd weekend, Saturday and Kingfish Challenge.. Ancient City Game There is a no-wake zone in effect
Sunday. Fish Association. from the St. Augustine City
Marina out to the end of the St.
Augustine Jetty's 6:00AM-8:00AM
and 3:00PM-5:00PM.July 4th......................... Cocoa 4th of July City of Cocoa...... All waters within a 500-yard
Fireworks. radius around approximate
position 28[deg]20[min]22[sec] N,
080[deg]31[min]27[sec] W.
Daytona Beach Daytona Beach All waters within a 500-yard
Boardwalk Boardwalk radius around at approximate
Association July Association. position 29[deg]13[min]34[sec] N,
4th Fireworks. 081[deg]00[min]33[sec] W.
Edgewater Fire Edgewater Fire All waters within a 500-yard
Rescue Association Rescue Association. radius around the pier at Kennedy
Annual Fireworks Memorial Park, Edgewater, FL.
Celebration.
Fernandina Beach 4th City of Fernandina All waters within a 500-yard
of July Fireworks. Beach / Fernandina radius around approximate
Harbor Marina. position 30[deg]40[min]17[sec] N,
081[deg]27[min]56[sec] W.
Fireworks Display City of Palatka/ All waters within a 500-yard
for Independence Downtown Palatka. radius around approximate
Day Celebration position 29[deg]38[min]37[sec] N,
(Palatka). 081[deg]37[min]51[sec] W.
Flagler Beach July Flagler Beach All waters within a 500-yard
4th Celebration Chamber of radius around (the end of Flagler
Fireworks. Commerce. Beach Pier) approximate position
29[deg]28[min]50[sec] N,
081[deg]07[min]27[sec] W.
Florida Yacht Club Florida Yacht Club All waters within a 500-yard
and Timuquana and Timuquana radius around approximate
Country Club Country Club. position 30[deg]15[min]00[sec] N,
Fireworks Display. 081[deg]41[min]17[sec] W.
Kissimmee July 4th City of Kissimmee All waters within a 500-yard
Celebration Parks and radius around approximate
Fireworks. Recreation. position 28[deg]17[min]08[sec] N,
081[deg]24[min]08[sec] W.
Kiwanis Club of St. Kiwanis Club of St. St. Marys River, St. Marys, GA;
Marys Annual Fourth Marys Georgia. All waters within a 500-yard
of July Festival radius around approximate
Fireworks. position 30[deg]43[min]7[sec] N,
081[deg]32[min]59[sec] W.
Liberty Fest--4th of City of All waters within a 500-yard
July Celebration Jacksonville Beach. radius around approximate
(Jacksonville position 30[deg]17[min]06[sec] N,
Beach). 081[deg]23[min]16[sec] W.
Mount Dora Old Rotary Club of Lake Dora, Mount Dora--500 ft. off
Fashioned 4th of Mount Dora / Mount Grantham Point.
July Celebration. Dora Firefighter
Association.
Orange Park Town of Orange Park All waters within a 500-yard
Independence Day radius around approximate
Celebration position 30[deg]10[min]20[sec] N,
Fireworks. 081[deg]42[min]20[sec] W.
Ormond Beach City of Ormond All waters within a 500-yard
Independence Day Beach. radius around approximate
Celebration position 29[deg]17.2[min] N,
Fireworks. 081[deg]02.988[min] W.
Patrick Air Force Patrick Air Force All waters within a 500-yard
Base 4th of July Base. radius around approximate
Celebration and position 28[deg]14[min]00[sec] N,
Fireworks. 080[deg]37[min]00[sec] W.
Sanford's July 4th City of Sanford.... All waters within a 500-yard
Celebration radius around the Monroe Harbor
Fireworks. Marina.
St. Augustine July City of St. All waters within a 500-yard
4th Fireworks Augustine. radius around approximate
Display. position 29[deg]53[min]50.84[sec]
N, 081[deg]18[min]30.87[sec] W.July--3rd Saturday............... Halifax Rowing Halifax Rowing Halifax River, Daytona, S. of
Association Summer Association. Memorial Bridge--East Side.
Regatta.July--3rd week................... BellSouth Greater Jacksonville Marine All waters of the St. Johns River,
Jacksonville Charities, Inc. from lighted buoy 10 (LLNR 2190)
Kingfish Tournament. in approximate position
30[deg]24[min]22[sec] N,
081[deg]24[min]59[sec] W to
Lighted Buoy 25 (LLNR 7305).August--2nd week................. Townsend Hawkes Jacksonville 50 ft. offshore from Jacksonville
Ocean Swim. Beaches Kiwanis Beach to Sea Turtle Inn, Atlantic
Club. Beach.December 31st.................... Jacksonville New City of St. Johns River; Westside of Main
Year's Eve Jacksonville Street Bridge.
Fireworks. Office of Special
Events.
St. Augustine Beach City of St. All waters within a 500-yard
New Year's Eve Augustine Beach. radius approximate position
Fireworks. 29[deg]51[min]16[sec] N,
081[deg]15[min]49[sec] W.December--2nd Saturday........... St. Johns River St. Johns River St. Johns River; Whitehair Bridge,
Christmas Boat Christmas Boat Deland to Lake Beresford.
Parade. Parade, Inc.
Christmas Boat Halifax River Yacht Halifax River from Seabreeze
Parade (Daytona Club. Bridge to Halifax Harbor Marina.
Beach / Halifax
River).
Kissimmee Holiday City of Kissimmee Kissimmee Lakefront Park; All
Extravaganza Parks and waters within a 500-yard radius
Fireworks. Recreation. around approximate position
28[deg]17[min]13[sec] N,
081[deg]24[min]13[sec] W.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [USCG-2007-0179, 73 FR 4461, Jan. 25, 2008]