(a) Regulated Area. The regulated area is established by a line drawn from the start line position 27[deg]18.40[min] N, 82[deg]35.36[min] W, thence to turn 1 position 27[deg]16.74[min] N, 82[deg]34.92[min] W, thence to turn 2 position 27[deg]18.20[min] N, 82[deg]34.51[min] W, thence to turn 3 position 27[deg]18.67[min] N, 82[deg]35.09[min] W, thence to turn 4 position 27[deg]18.66[min] N, 82[deg]35.45[min] W, thence to the finish line position 27[deg]18.64[min] N, 82[deg]35.00[min] W. All coordinates referenced use datum: NAD 1983.
(b) Special local regulations. (1) Spectator craft will be permitted to anchor shoreward of the shoreside boundaries, in the spectator area 500 yards from the regulated area between position 27[deg]18.02[min] N, 82[deg]34.42[min] W and position 27[deg]16.85[min] N, 82[deg]34.67[min] W.
(1) Spectator craft will be permitted to anchor shoreward of the shoreside boundaries, in the spectator area 500 yards from the regulated area between position 27[deg]18.02[min] N, 82[deg]34.42[min] W and position 27[deg]16.85[min] N, 82[deg]34.67[min] W.
(2) Spectator craft will be permitted to anchor seaward of the seaside boundaries, in the spectator area 500 yards from the regulated area between position 27[deg]18.54[min] N, 82[deg]35.56[min] W and position 27[deg]16.64[min] N, 82[deg]35.07[min] W.
(3) All vessel traffic not involved with the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix shall enter and exit Sarasota Bay via Big Sarasota Pass and stay well clear of the racecourse.
(4) New Pass will be closed to all inbound and outbound vessel traffic at the COLREGS Demarcation Line. Vessels are allowed to utilize New Pass to access all areas inland of the Demarcation Line via Sarasota Bay. It may be opened at the discretion of the Patrol Commander.
(5) Entry into the regulated area shall be in accordance with this regulation.
(c) Effective Date. This rule is effective annually during the first Sunday of July from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [USCG-2013-0789, 79 FR 43935, July 29, 2014]