[Federal Register: November 13, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 218)]
[Proposed Rules]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Coast Guard
33 CFR Part 100
[Docket No. CGD07-07-102]
RIN 1625-AA08
Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events in the Seventh
Coast Guard District
AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS.
ACTION: Notice of proposed rulemaking.
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SUMMARY: The Coast Guard proposes to create special local regulations
to regulate recurring marine events in the Seventh Coast Guard
District. These regulations will apply to all permitted events listed
on the table attached to the regulation, and include events such as
regattas, parades, and fireworks displays. These regulations are being
proposed to reduce the Coast Guard's administrative workload and
expedite public notification of events.
DATES: Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or
before December 13, 2007.
ADDRESSES: You may mail comments and related material to Commander,
U.S. Coast Guard Seventh District (dpi), 909 SE 1st Ave, Miami, FL
33131-3050. The Seventh District Prevention Division maintains the
public docket for this rulemaking. Comments and material received from
the public, as well as documents indicated in this preamble as being
available in the docket, will become part of this docket and will be
available for inspection or copying at the Brickell Plaza Federal
Building, Miami, FL, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, except Federal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LT Clint Smith, U.S. Coast Guard
District Seven Prevention Division, (305) 415-6860.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Request for Comments
We encourage you to participate in this rulemaking by submitting
comments and related material. If you do so, please include your name
and address, identify the docket number for this rulemaking CGD07-07-
102, indicate the specific section of this document to which each
comment applies, and give the reason for each comment. Please submit
all comments and related material in an unbound format, no larger than
8\1/2\ by 11 inches, suitable for copying. If you would like to know
they reached us, please enclose a stamped, self-addressed postcard or
envelope. We will consider all comments and material received during
the comment period. We may change this proposed rule in view of them.
Public Meeting
We do not now plan to hold a public meeting. But you may submit a
request for a meeting by writing to the U.S. Coast Guard District Seven
Prevention Division at the address under ADDRESSES explaining why one
would be beneficial. If we determine that one would aid this
rulemaking, we will hold one at a time and place announced by a later
notice in the Federal Register.
Background and Purpose
Marine events are frequently held on the navigable waters within
the boundary of the Seventh Coast Guard District. These include events
such as sailing regattas, holiday parades, and fireworks displays.
Currently, there are over 250 annually recurring marine events and many
other non-recurring events within the district. In the past, the Coast
Guard regulated these events by creating individual special local
regulations on a case by case basis. Most of these events required only
the establishment of a regulated area and assignment of a patrol
commander to ensure safety. Issuing individual, annual special local
regulations has created a significant administrative burden on the
Coast Guard. In 2005, the Coast Guard created over 60 temporary
regulations for marine events in the Seventh District. That number rose
to over 110 in 2006 and is expected to rise even higher in 2007.
Additionally, for the majority of these events, the Coast Guard
does not receive notification of the event, or important details of the
event are not finalized by event organizers, with sufficient time to
publish a notice of proposed rulemaking and final rule before the event
date. The Coast Guard must therefore create temporary final rules that
sometimes are not completed until only days before the event. This
results in delayed notification to the public, potentially placing the
public and event participants at risk.
This proposed rule will significantly relieve the administrative
burden on the Coast Guard, and at the same time allow the sponsor of
the event and the Coast Guard to notify the public of these events in a
timely manner. The public will be provided with notice of events
through the table attached to this regulation. This table lists each
recurring event that may be regulated by the Coast Guard, and indicates
the
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sponsor, as well as the date and location of the event. Because the
dates and location of these events may change slightly from year to
year, the specific information on each event, including the exact
dates, specific areas, and description of the regulated area, will be
provided to the public through a Local Notice to Mariners published
before the event, as well as through Broadcast Notice to Mariners. This
table will be updated by the Coast Guard periodically to add new
recurring events, remove events that no longer occur, and update listed
events to ensure accurate information is provided.
Discussion of Proposed Rule
This proposed rule will apply to each event listed in the attached
table to this rule. Events listed in the table are events that recur
annually in the Seventh Coast Guard District. The table provides the
event name and sponsor, as well as an approximate date and location of
the event. The specific date and regulated area for each event will be
provided in a Local Notice to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners
prior to each event. Some events listed in the table currently have
permanent regulations published in 33 CFR part 100, and these
regulations will be removed.
For each event listed in the table, an event patrol, with a Patrol
Commander in charge may be assigned. The Patrol Commander may 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. 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.
Only event sponsors, designated participants, and official patrol
vessels are allowed to enter a regulated area. All persons and vessels
not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official
patrol vessels are considered spectators. Spectators may not enter the
regulated area and may be confined to a designated spectator area to
view the event. 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.
Regulatory Evaluation
This proposed rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under
section 3(f) of Executive Order 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review,
and does not require an assessment of potential costs and benefits
under section 6(a)(3) of that Order. The Office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that Order.
We expect the economic impact of this proposed rule to be so
minimal that a full Regulatory Evaluation is unnecessary.
Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601-612), we have
considered whether this proposed rule would have a significant economic
impact on a substantial number of small entities. The term ``small
entities'' comprises small businesses, not-for-profit organizations
that are independently owned and operated and are not dominant in their
fields, and governmental jurisdictions with populations of less than
50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed
rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial
number of small entities. This proposed rule would affect the following
entities, some of which might be small entities: The owners or
operators of vessels intending to transit or anchor in the areas where
marine events are being held. This proposed regulation will not have a
significant impact on a substantial number of small entities because it
will only be enforced on marine events that have been permitted by the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port will ensure
that small entities are able to operate in the areas where events are
occurring. Additionally, in most cases, vessels will be able to safety
transit around the regulated area at all times, and, with the
permission of the Patrol Commander, vessels may transit through the
regulated area.
If you think that your business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction qualifies as a small entity and that this rule would have
a significant economic impact on it, please submit a comment (see
ADDRESSES) explaining why you think it qualifies and how and to what
degree this rule would economically affect it.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104-121), we want to assist small
entities in understanding this proposed rule so that they can better
evaluate its effects on them and participate in the rulemaking. If the
rule would affect your small business, organization, or governmental
jurisdiction and you have questions concerning its provisions or
options for compliance, please contact the person listed under FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The Coast Guard will not retaliate against
small entities that question or complain about this rule or any policy
or action of the Coast Guard.
Collection of Information
This proposed rule would call for no new collection of information
under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3520.).
Federalism
A rule has implications for federalism under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct effect on State or local
governments and would either preempt State law or impose a substantial
direct cost of compliance on them. We have analyzed this proposed rule
under that Order and have determined that it does not have implications
for federalism.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
The Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1531-1538)
requires Federal agencies to assess the effects of their discretionary
regulatory actions. In particular, the Act addresses actions that may
result in the expenditure by a State, local, or tribal government, in
the aggregate, or by the private sector of $100,000,000 or more in any
one year. Though this proposed rule would not result in such an
expenditure, we do discuss the effects of this rule elsewhere in this
preamble.
Taking of Private Property
This proposed rule would not effect a taking of private property or
otherwise have taking implications under Executive Order 12630,
Governmental Actions and Interference with Constitutionally Protected
Property Rights.
Civil Justice Reform
This proposed rule meets applicable standards in sections 3(a) and
3(b)(2) of Executive Order 12988, Civil Justice Reform, to minimize
litigation, eliminate ambiguity, and reduce burden.
Protection of Children
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13045,
Protection of Children from Environmental Health Risks and Safety
Risks. This rule is not an economically
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significant rule and would not create an environmental risk to health
or risk to safety that might disproportionately affect children.
Indian Tribal Governments
This proposed rule does not have tribal implications under
Executive Order 13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments, because it would not have a substantial direct effect on
one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the Federal
Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
Energy Effects
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Executive Order 13211,
Actions Concerning Regulations That Significantly Affect Energy Supply,
Distribution, or Use. We have determined that it is not a ``significant
energy action'' under that order because it is not a ``significant
regulatory action'' under Executive Order 12866 and is not likely to
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy. The Administrator of the Office of Information and
Regulatory Affairs has not designated it as a significant energy
action. Therefore, it does not require a Statement of Energy Effects
under Executive Order 13211.
Technical Standards
The National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act (NTTAA) (15
U.S.C. 272 note) directs agencies to use voluntary consensus standards
in their regulatory activities unless the agency provides Congress,
through the Office of Management and Budget, with an explanation of why
using these standards would be inconsistent with applicable law or
otherwise impractical. Voluntary consensus standards are technical
standards (e.g., specifications of materials, performance, design, or
operation; test methods; sampling procedures; and related management
systems practices) that are developed or adopted by voluntary consensus
standards bodies.
This proposed rule does not use technical standards. Therefore, we
did not consider the use of voluntary consensus standards.
Environment
We have analyzed this proposed rule under Commandant Instruction
M16475.lD and Department of Homeland Security Management Directive
5100.1, which guide the Coast Guard in complying with the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA)(42 U.S.C. 4321-4370f), and have
made a preliminary determination that there are no factors in this case
that would limit the use of a categorical exclusion under section 2.B.2
of the Instruction. Therefore, we believe that this rule should be
categorically excluded, under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(h), of the
Instruction, from further environmental documentation. This proposed
rule fits the category of paragraph 34(h) because it proposes to create
special local regulations for regattas and marine parades.
Under figure 2-1, paragraph (34)(h), of the Instruction, an
``Environmental Analysis Check List'' is not required for this rule.
Comments on this section will be considered before we make the final
decision on whether to categorically exclude this rule from further
environmental review.
List of Subjects in 33 CFR Part 100
Marine safety, Navigation (water), Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Waterways.
For the reasons discussed in the preamble, the Coast Guard proposes
to amend 33 CFR part 100 as follows:
PART 100--REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES
1. The authority citation for part 100 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1233.
Sec. Sec. 100.709, 100.710, 100.714, 100.715, 100.716, 100.721,
100.722, 100.723, 100.730, 100.731, 100.733, and 100.735 [Removed]
2. Remove the following sections from this part: Sec. Sec.
100.709, 100.710, 100.714, 100.715, 100.716, 100.721, 100.722, 100.723,
100.730, 100.731, 100.733, and 100.735.
3. Add a new Sec. 100.701 to read as follows:
Sec. 100.701 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in the Seventh
Coast Guard District.
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
and/or a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register.
(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.
(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.
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(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
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Date Event Sponsor Location
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COTP Zone Miami
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January--1st weekend............... Levin Memorial Regatta Biscayne Bay Star Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical
Fleet. miles 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]39'6''N,
080[deg]13'30''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
January--1st weekend............... Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale Yacht Club. Atlantic Ocean .5 nautical
Boomerang Regatta. mile 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
Sailing Race. Olympic Sailing inside of an area from the
Center. Rickenbacker Causeway
southwest to Snapper Creek
Canal south to Latitude
25[deg]32'00''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 Snipe Coconut Grove Sailing Biscayne Bay, 1 mile
Class Regatta. Club. offshore from 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]41'42''N,
080[deg]13'00''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
March--1st week, Monday-Friday..... Bacardi Cup........... Biscayne Bay Star All waters within 1.5
Fleet. nautical miles of the
following center point:
25[deg]38'16''N latitude;
080[deg]13'14''W
longitude, in southern
Biscayne Bay, Miami,
Florida.
March--2nd weekend, Saturday and Lightenings Coral Reef Yacht Club. Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical
Sunday. Midwinter's. miles 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]39'6''N,
080[deg]13'5'' W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
March--2nd weekend................. Don Q Rum Snipe Class Coconut Grove Sailing Biscayne Bay, 1 mile
Regatta. Club. offshore from 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]41'42''N,
080[deg]13'00''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
March--2nd weekend, Saturday and Coral Cup............. Coconut Grove Sailing Biscayne Bay, 1 mile
Sunday. Club. offshore from 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]41'42''N,
080[deg]13'00''W.
March--last weekend................ Shake-A-Leg Mid Winter Shake-A-Leg Foundation All waters of Biscayne Bay,
Regatta. from the Rickenbacker
Causeway south to Latitude
25[deg]32'00''N, Miami,
Florida no closer than 500
ft from each vessel.
April--2nd or 3rd weekend.......... Miami to Key Largo Miami Yacht Club Youth Biscayne Bay and
Race. Sailing Foundation. Intracoastal 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--2nd weekend................. Florida State Coconut Grove Sailing Biscayne Bay, 1 mile
Optimists Club. offshore from the Coconut
Championship Regatta. Grove Sailing Club,
Coconut Grove, Florida;
all waters from the
surface to the bottom for
a radius of 1NM centered
around position
25[deg]41'42''N,
080[deg]13'00''W.
April--2nd weekend, Saturday and Fort Lauderdale Air/ Super Boat Atlantic Ocean offshore
Sunday. Sea Show Super Boat International Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Grand Prix. Productions, Inc. within an 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 Grand Super Boat Offshore Miami Beach,
Prix. International Florida, including the
Productions, Inc. area within a line joining
the following points:
25[deg]46'18''N,
080[deg]07'51''W; thence
to, 25[deg]46'18''N,
080[deg]06'49''W; thence
to, 25[deg]51'18''N,
080[deg]06'12''W; thence
to, 25[deg]51'18''N,
080[deg]07'11''W; thence
along the shoreline to the
starting point.
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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 1000 ft
centered around position
26[deg]42'34''N,
080[deg]02'47''W.
April--last weekend................ Vero Beach Yacht Club Blessing of the Fleet. North Fork and St Lucie
Blessing of the Fleet. River, Florida no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
April, May, and June--1st weekend.. Hollywood Super Boat Super Boat Atlantic Ocean offshore
Grand Prix. International Hallandale Beach, Florida
Productions, Inc. in an area 400 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 Sailing Biscayne Bay, 1 mile
Club. offshore from 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]41'42''N,
080[deg]13'00''W.
May--1st weekend................... Fort Lauderdale Air & Fort Lauderdale Parks Atlantic Ocean offshore
Sea Show. and Recreation. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
within an 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
Squadron Safe Boat Squadron. Bay, Florida.
Parade.
May--last weekend.................. Goombay Regatta....... Coconut Grove Sailing Biscayne Bay, 1 mile
Club. offshore from 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]41'42''N,
080[deg]13'8''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
July 4th........................... American Legion Fourth Add-Fire Fireworks, Biscayne Bay, approx 400 ft
of July. Inc. offshore of Legion Picnic
Island, Miami, Florida in
approx position
25[deg]50'02''N,
080[deg]10'24''W.
July 4th........................... Fort Lauderdale Fourth Colonial Fireworks.... \1/2\ NM offshore at Las
of July. Olas Blvd., Fort
Lauderdale, Florida.
July 4th........................... Fort Lauderdale Yacht Colonial Fireworks.... Intracoastal Waterway in
Club Fourth of July. front of the Fort
Lauderdale Yacht Club,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
July 4th........................... City of Stuart Fourth Creative Fireworks Co. Intracoastal Waterway in
of July. front of Stuart City Hall,
Stuart, Florida.
July 4th........................... Bayfront Park Fourth Firepower Displays.... All waters within a 1680
of July. foot radius around
approximate position
25[deg]46'30''N,
080[deg]10'54''W, in
Biscayne Bay, FL.
July 4th........................... Coral Reef Yacht Club Firepower Displays.... 700 ft offshore from
Fourth of July. Vizcaya in Biscayne Bay,
Miami, Florida.
July 4th........................... Fisher's Island Fourth Firepower Displays.... Offshore 840 ft from Fisher
of July. Island, Florida.
July 4th........................... Miami Beach Fourth of Firepower Displays.... 840 ft offshore from
July. Atlantic Heights, Miami
Beach, Florida.
July 4th........................... Village of Key Firepower Displays.... 1500 ft offshore from Key
Biscayne Fourth of Biscayne in Biscayne Bay,
July. Miami, Florida.
July 4th........................... Viscayans Fourth of Firepower Displays.... 700 ft offshore from
July. Viscaya in Biscayne Bay,
Miami, Florida.
July 4th........................... Delray Beach Fourth of Fireworks by Grucci, Atlantic Ocean, 1,000 ft
July. Inc. offshore from Delray
Beach, Florida; all waters
from the surface to the
bottom for a radius of 840
feet centered around
position 26[deg]27'41''N,
080[deg]03'11''W.
July 4th........................... Boynton Beach Fourth Melrose South All waters from the surface
of July. Pyrotechnics. to the bottom, for 840 ft
out in all directions from
approximate position
26[deg]32'52''N,
080[deg]02'54''W.
July 4th........................... City of Hollywood Melrose South Atlantic Ocean, 1,000 ft
Fourth of July. Pyrotechnics. offshore from Hollywood,
Florida; all waters from
the surface to the bottom
for a radius of 840 feet
centered around position
26[deg]01'19''N,
080[deg]06'39''W.
July 4th........................... Riviera Beach Fourth Sparktacular Fireworks All waters within a 1400
of July. foot diameter around
approximate position
26[deg]42'26''N,
080[deg]02'28''W.
July 4th........................... Town of Lantana Fourth Zambelli Fireworks.... All waters within an 840
of July. foot diameter in
approximate position
26[deg]35'13''N,
080[deg]02'50''W.
July 4th........................... West Palm Beach Fourth Zambelli Fireworks.... All waters within a 1400
of July. foot diameter of
approximate position
26[deg]42'26''N,
080[deg]02'28''W.
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July--1st weekend.................. Commodore's Cup Coconut Grove Sailing Biscayne Bay, 1 mile
Regatta. Club. offshore from 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]41'42''N,
080[deg]13'00''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
July--2nd weekend.................. Dania Beach / Super Boat Waters offshore of
Hollywood Super Boat International Hollywood Beach within an
Race. Productions, Inc. area located 300 yards
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 Regatta, Southern Biscayne Bay
Inc. inside of an 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
October--1st weekend............... Deerfield Beach Super Super Boat Atlantic Ocean within an
Boat National International area 500 yards wide
Championship. Productions, Inc. approximately 500 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 Challenge. Cystic Fibrosis All waters of Biscayne Bay
Foundation. from Lummus Island Cut to
the Rickenbacker Causeway,
Miami, Florida.
November--2nd weekend, Saturday and Keely Perpetual Trophy Biscayne Bay Yacht Biscayne Bay within an area
Sunday. Regatta. Club. from 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
Trophy Regatta. Club. from 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 Sailing Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical
Championship. Club. miles 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]39'6'';N,
080[deg]13'30''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
November--2nd weekend.............. 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
Inc. foot radius around a barge
in position
25[deg]46'30''N,
080[deg]10'54''W.
December 31st...................... Fisher Island New Add-Fire Fireworks, 1000 ft offshore east of
Years. Inc. Fisher Island, Florida.
December 31st...................... Hillsboro New Years Add-Fire Fireworks, 100 yds north of Hillsboro
Fireworks. Inc. Inlet, Florida.
December 31st...................... Indian Riverside Park Add-Fire Fireworks, 1200 ft east of Indian
New Years. Inc. Riverside Park, Jensen
Beach, Florida.
December 31st...................... Greater Miami New Firepower Displays.... 1200 ft offshore from
Years. Bayfront Park, Miami
Harbor, Miami, Florida.
December 31st...................... 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
Parade. Parade Committee. Pompano Beach, Florida,
from Lake Santa Barbara to
Hillsboro Blvd Bridge.
December--1st weekend.............. Commodore's Cup....... Biscayne Bay Star Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical
Fleet. miles 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]39'6''N,
080[deg]13'30''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
December--1st weekend.............. Kiwanis of Little Firepower Displays.... 1200 ft offshore from
Havana Christmas. Virginia Key, south of
Seaquarium, Miami,
Florida.
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December--1st weekend.............. Holiday Boat Parade of Marine Industrial Port of Palm Beach Turning
the Palm Beaches. Association of Palm Basin and the Intracoastal
Beach County. Waterway extending south
from Lake Worth South LT 1
(LLNR 42170) to Lake Worth
South Daybeacon 23 (LLNR
42300).
December--1st weekend.............. Martin County Marine Industries All waters of the North and
Christmas Boat Parade. Association. South Forks of the St
Lucie River in 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
Winterfest Boat Intracoastal Waterway from
Parade. the Port Everglades
turning basin to the
Pompano Beach Daybeacon 74
(LLNR 47230).
December--2nd weekend.............. Piana Cup Regatta..... Biscayne Bay Yacht Biscayne Bay, 2.3 nautical
Club. miles 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]39'54''N,
080[deg]13'12''W no closer
than 500 feet from each
vessel.
December--2nd weekend.............. Boynton/Delray Beach Kiwanis Club Delray Intracoastal Waterway from
Christmas Boat Parade. Beach. marker 46 in
Boynton Beach, Florida to
C-15 Canal in Delray
Beach, Florida.
December--2nd weekend.............. St Lucie Christmas Marine Industrial All waters of the
Boat Parade. Association. Intracoastal 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.
December--2nd weekend.............. Miami Outboard Club Miami Outboard Club... Biscayne Bay from the Miami
Christmas Boat Parade. Outboard Club on Watson
Island 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.
December--2nd weekend.............. Boca Raton Holiday City of Boca Raton.... Moving zone in New River
Boat Parade. and 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 Club. Southern Biscayne Bay
Sailing Regatta. inside of an area from the
Rickenbacker Causeway
southwest to Snapper Creek
Canal south to latitude
25[deg]32'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 Sailing Coconut Grove Sailing Southern Biscayne Bay
Club Orange Bowl Club. inside of an area from the
Regatta. Rickenbacker Causeway
southwest to Snapper Creek
Canal south to latitude
25[deg]32'N east to
Soldier Key and northwest
to Rickenbacker Causeway,
Miami, Florida no closer
than 500 ft from each
vessel.
Monthly--last weekend, Saturday and Biscayne Bay Racing Biscayne Bay Yacht Southern Biscayne Bay
Sunday. Association Full Moon Racing Association. inside of an area from the
Regatta. Rickenbacker Causeway
southwest to Snapper Creek
Canal south to latitude
25[deg]32'00''N east to
Soldier Key and northwest
to Rickenbacker Causeway,
Miami, Florida no closer
than 500 ft from each
vessel.
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COTP Zone Key West
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January 1st........................ Blessing of the Fleet. Islamorada Charter From Whale Harbor Channel
Boat Assn. to Whale Harbor Bridge,
Islamorada, Florida.
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January through April--last Monday Wreckers Cup Races.... Schooner Wharf Bar.... Key West Harbor to Sand
or Tuesday. Key, Florida (Gulf of
Mexico side).
January--3rd week, Monday-Friday... Yachting Key West Race Premiere Racing, Inc.. Inside the reef on either
Week. side of main ship channel,
Key West Harbor Entrance,
Key West, Florida.
February--1st Saturday............. The Bogey............. Florida Bay Outfitters Blackwater Sound (entire
sound), Key Largo,
Florida.
February--1st Sunday............... The Bacall............ Florida Bay Outfitters Blackwater Sound (entire
sound), Key Largo,
Florida.
April--3rd weekend, Saturday-Sunday Miami to Key Largo MYC Youth Sailing Biscayne Bay and
Sailboat Race. Foundation, Inc. Intracoastal 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
Parade and Battle. Republic. 150 yards 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
Grand Prix.. International Channel, encompassing both
Productions, Inc. the Gulf of Mexico side
and the Atlantic Ocean
side of the Seven Mile
Bridge.
June--2nd weekend.................. FKCC Swim around Key Florida Keys Community Begin at Smather's Beach
West. College. and swim 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
Sunday. Racing Series (SEORS). City, Florida.
November--2nd week, Wednesday- Key West World Super Boat In the Atlantic Ocean, off
Sunday. Championship. International the tip of Key West, on
Productions, Inc. the waters of the 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,
Sunday. Championships. Council. Florida; 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
Christmas Boat Parade. harbor), Marathon,
Florida.
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 Parade. Key Largo Boat Parade. From Channel Marker 41 on
Dusenbury Creek in
Blackwater Sound to tip of
Stillwright Point in
Blackwater Sound, Key
Largo, Florida.
December--3rd Saturday............. Key West Lighted Boat Schooner Wharf Bar.... All waters between
Parade. Christmas Tree Island and
Coast Guard Station thru
Key West Harbor to Mallory
Square, approximately 35
yards from shore.
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COTP Zone San Juan
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May--first Sunday.................. Half Ironman Triathlon Project St. Croix, Inc St. Croix (Christiansted
Harbor), U.S.V.I.: In the
following position: PT1 on
the shoreline at Kings
Wharf at posn
17[deg]44'51''N,
064[deg]42'16''W, thence
north to PT2 at the
southwest corner of
Protestant Cay in posn
17[deg]44'56''N,
064[deg]42'12''W, then
east along the shoreline
to PT3 at the southeast
corner of Protestant Cay
in posn 17[deg]44'56''N,
064[deg]42'08''W, thence
northeast to PT4 at
Christiansted Harbor
Channel Round Reef
Northeast Junction Lighted
Buoy RR in posn
17[deg]45'24''N,
064[deg]41'45''W, thence
southeast to PT 5 at
Christiansted Schooner
Channel Lighted Buoy 5 in
posn 17[deg]45'18''N,
064[deg]41'43''W, thence
south to PT6 at
Christiansted Harbor
Channel Buoy 15 in posn
17[deg]44'56''N,
064[deg]41'56''W, thence
to PT7 on the shoreline
north of Fort
Christiansvaem in posn
17[deg]44'51''N,
064[deg]42'05''W, thence
west along the shoreline
to PT1.
July 4th........................... Fireworks Display..... St. John Festival & St. John (West of Cruz Bay/
Cul., Org. Northeast of Steven Cay),
U.S.V.I. all waters from
the surface to the bottom
for a radius of 200 yards
centered around position
18[deg]19'55''N,
064[deg]48'06''W.
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July--3rd week, Sunday............. San Juan Harbor Swim.. Municipality of Catano San Juan Harbor, Puerto
Rico PT1: La Puntilla
Final, Coast Guard Base at
posn 18[deg]27'33''N,
066[deg]07'00''W, then
south to PT2: Catano Ferry
Pier at posn
18[deg]26'36''N,
066[deg]07'00''W, then
east along the Catano
shoreline to PT3: Punta
Catano at posn
18[deg]26'40''N,
066[deg]06'48''W, then
north to PT4: Pier 1 San
Juan at posn
18[deg]27'40''N,
066[deg]06'49''W, then
back along the shoreline
to origin at PT1.
December 31st...................... Fireworks St. Thomas, Mr. Victor Laurenza, St. Thomas (Great Bay
Great Bay. Pyrotecnico, New area), U.S.V.I.; all
Castle, PA. waters from the surface to
the bottom for a radius of
600 feet centered around
position 18[deg]19'14''N,
064[deg]50'18''W.
December--1st week................. Christmas Boat Parade. St. Croix Christmas St. Croix (Christiansted
Boat Committee. Harbor), U.S.V.I.; 200
yards off-shore around
Prostestant Cay beginning
in posn 17[deg]45'56''N,
064[deg]42'16''W, around
the cay and back to the
beginning position.
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COTP Zone Charleston
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May--Morning Slack Tide on the 3rd Lowcountry Splash..... Logan Rutledge........ Cooper River/Charleston
and 4th Saturday. Harbor, South Carolina,
including the waters of
the Wando River, Cooper
River, and Charleston
Harbor from Hobcaw Yacht
Club, in approximate
position 32[deg]49'32''N,
079[deg]53'81''W, south
along the coast of Mt.
Pleasant, S.C., to
Charleston Harbor Marina,
approximate position
32[deg]47'20''N,
079[deg]54'64''W, and
extending out 150 yards
from shore.
June--2nd week..................... Beaufort Water City of Beaufort...... Beaufort, South Carolina,
Festival. between the Lady's Island
swing bridge and Spanish
Point.
June-August--every Tuesday......... Shelter Cove Fireworks Greenwood Development Shelter Cove, Hilton Head,
Corp. South Carolina extending a
radius of 600 feet from
approximate position
32[deg]11'10''N,
080[deg]43'54''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]11'10''N,
080[deg]43'54''W.
July 4th........................... Patriots Point Patriots Point........ Charleston Harbor, South
Fireworks. Carolina, extending a
radius of 1000 feet from
approximate position
32[deg]47'01''N,
079[deg]53'8''W.
July 4th........................... Skull Creek Fireworks. Hudson Seafood........ Skull Creek, Hilton Head,
South Carolina extending a
radius of 1000 feet from
the approximate position
32[deg]13'57''N,
080[deg]45'06''W.
July 4th........................... City of North City of North Cooper River, Charleston,
Charleston Fireworks. Charleston. South Carolina extending a
radius of 1000 feet from
approximate position
32[deg]51'57''N,
079[deg]57'35''W.
July 4th........................... Market Street City of Charleston.... Charleston harbor, South
Fireworks. Carolina extending a
radius of 1000 feet from
center approximate
position 32[deg]54'01''N,
080[deg]08'05''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
Christmas Parade of Carolina, from Anchorage A
Boats. through Shutes Folly,
Horse Reach, Hog Island
Reach, Town Creek Lower
Reach, Ashley River, and
finishing at City Marina.
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COTP Zone St. Petersburg
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January--3rd Saturday.............. Gasparilla Children's Event Makers.......... Hillsborough Bay within a
Parade Fireworks. 500 yard radius of the
fireworks barge located in
approximate position
27[deg]55'04''N,
082[deg]29'08''W.
January--3rd Saturday.............. Gasparilla Children's Air Boss and Hillsborough Bay north of
Parade Air show. Consulting. an imaginary line drawn at
27[deg]55'N, west of Davis
Islands, and south of the
Davis Island Bridge.
January--last Saturday............. Gasparilla Boat Parade YE Mystic Krewe of Tampa Bay, Florida,
Gasparilla. including all waters of
Hillsborough Bay and its
tributaries north of a
line drawn along latitude
27[deg]51'18''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
Sunday. and City of St. Petersburg FL, all waters
Petersburg. within 100 ft of the
seawall.
March--last Friday, Saturday, and St Pete Grand Prix Air Honda Motor Company St Petersburg FL, within
Sunday. show. and City of St. two NM of the Albert
Petersburg. Whitted Airport.
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April--last Sunday................. St Anthony's Triathlon St Anthony's Health St Petersburg within one NM
Care. of Spa Beach.
July 4th........................... Freedom Swim.......... None.................. Peace River FL within two
NM of the U.S. 41 Bridge.
July 4th and January 1st........... Ybor Fireworks Display Tampa Bay Attractions Ybor Turning Basin within a
Association or 120 yard radius of the
various private fireworks barge in approx.
entities. position 27[deg]56'29''N,
082[deg]26'43''W.
July 4th and January 1st........... Clearwater fireworks City of Clearwater.... Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
displays. in the vicinity of
Clearwater within a 500
yard radius of the
fireworks barge located in
approximate position
26[deg]58'01''N,
082[deg]48'15''W.
July 4th and January 1st........... Marco Island fireworks City of Marco Island.. Gulf of Mexico in the
displays. vicinity of Marco Island
within a 300 yard radius
of the fireworks barge
located in approximate
position 25[deg]54'36''N,
081[deg]45'06''W.
July 4th and January 1st........... Venice fireworks City of Venice........ Gulf of Mexico in the
displays. vicinity of Venice Inlet
within a 200 yard radius
of the fireworks barge
located in approximate
position 27[deg]06'44''N,
082[deg]28'09''W.
July 4th and January 1st........... Beach House Restaurant Beach House Restaurant Gulf of Mexico in the
fireworks displays. vicinity of Bradenton
Beach within a 200 yard
radius of the fireworks
barge located in
approximate position
27[deg]27'59''N,
082[deg]41'58''W.
July 4th and January 1st........... Ft Myers fireworks City of Ft Myers...... Caloosahatchee River within
displays. a 300 yard radius of the
fireworks barge located in
approximate position
26[deg]38'45''N
081[deg]52'50''W.
July--1st Sunday................... Suncoast Offshore Suncoast Foundation Gulf of Mexico in the
Grand Prix. for the Handicapped. vicinity of Sarasota, from
New Pass to Siesta Beach
out to eight NM.
September--3rd Friday, Saturday, Homosassa Raft Race... Citrus 95 FM radio.... Homosassa River between
and Sunday. Private Green Dayboard 81
east to private Red
Dayboard 2.
October--2nd Friday, Saturday, and St Petersburg Airfest. City of St Petersburg. St Petersburg, within two
Sunday. NM of the Albert Whitted
Airport.
November--3rd Thursday, Friday, and Ironman World City of Clearwater & Gulf of Mexico within two
Saturday. Championship Ironman North America. NM of Clearwater Beach FL.
Triathlon.
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COTP Zone Savannah
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May--2nd weekend, Sunday........... Blessing of the Fleet-- Knights of the Brunswick River from the
Brunswick. Columbus--Brunswick. start of the east branch
of the Brunswick River
(East Brunswick River) to
the Golden Isles Parkway
Bridge.
May--2nd or 3rd weekend............ Grand Prix of Augusta. Champboat Series, LLC. Savannah River, Augusta,
Georgia, 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]04'56''N,
081[deg]05'02''W.
July--3rd full weekend............. Augusta Southern Augusta Southern Savannah River, Augusta,
Nationals Drag Boat Nationals. Georgia, from the U.S.
Races. Highway 1 (Fifth 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, LLC. Savannah River, Savannah
November--1st weekend. Savannah. 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 and Savannah. Riverfront, Georgia,
Fireworks. Talmadge 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]04'56''N,
081[deg]05'02''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]04'56''N,
081[deg]05'02''W.
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COTP Zone Jacksonville
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February--1st weekend, Friday- Clay County Super Reynolds Park Yacht Reynolds Park Yacht Club
Monday. Celebration. Club. (entire club), Green Cove
Springs.
February--last Saturday............ El Cheapo Sheepshead Jacksonville Offshore Mayport/Jacksonville Boat
Tournament. Sport Fishing Club. Ramp; 500 feet seaward of
the boat ramp.
March--1st Saturday................ Jacksonville Stanton Rowing Ortega River Race Course,
Invitational (Rowing Foundation (may vary). Jacksonville; between
Race). Timuquana and Roosevelt
Bridges.
March--1st Saturday................ 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 Fleet-- City of Jacksonville St. Johns River, downtown
Jacksonville. Office of Special Jacksonville in the
Events. vicinity of Jacksonville
Landing between the Main
Street Bridge and Acosta
Bride.
March or April--Palm Sunday........ Blessing of the Fleet-- City of St. Augustine. St. Augustine Municipal
St. Augustine. Marina (entire marina).
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April--1st full weekend, Saturday Mount Dora Yacht Club Mount Dora Yacht Club. Lake Dora, Mount Doran--500
and Sunday. Sailing Regatta. ft. off Grantham Point.
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
Redfish Roundup. Union. Marker 88 on the St.
John's River.
May--1st Friday.................... Isle of Eight Flags City of Fernandina Fernandina Harbor Marina
Shrimp Festival Beach. (entire 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-
Festival and Festival. yard radius around
Fireworks. approximate position
29[deg]38'37''N,
081[deg]37'50''W.
May--4th weekend................... Memorial Day RiverFest City of Green Cove All waters within a 500-
Springs. yard radius around
approximate position
29[deg] 59'39''N,
081[deg]40'33''W.
May--last full week, Monday--Friday Bluewater Invitational Northeast Florida There is a no-wake zone in
Tournament. Marlin Association. effect from the St.
Augustine City Marina out
to the end of the St.
Augustine Jettys 6 a.m.-8
a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
during the above days.
May--last full weekend, Friday-- Blue Crab Festival Ski Downtown Palatka, Inc. St. Johns River, South of
Sunday. Shows. & Palatka Blue Crab Memorial Bridge, Palatka.
Festival, Inc.
June--1st Saturday................. Florida Sport Fishing Florida Sport Fishing From Sunrise Marina to the
Association Offshore Association. end of Port Canaveral
Fishing Tournament. Inlet.
June--1st weekend, Friday-Sunday... Jetty Park Ocean Fleet 45 Space Coast Jetty Park, Port Canaveral;
Regatta. Catamaran all waters within a 1000-
Association, Inc. yard radius around
approximate position
28[deg]24'21''N,
080[deg]33'33''W.
June--2nd weekend, Friday-Sunday... St. Augustine King King Buster Classic, St. Augustine Municipal
Buster Classic 400. Inc. Marina (entire marina)
June--4th Saturday................. Veterans Day City of New Smyrna All waters within a 500-
Celebration, Parade Beach. yard radius around
and Fireworks Display. approximate position
29[deg]03'N, 080[deg]55'W.
June--4th weekend, Thursday- Tournament of Nassau Sport Fishing Fernandina Harbor Marina
Saturday. Champions Kingfish Association. (entire marina),
Tournament. Fernandina Beach.
June--2nd weekend, Saturday and Kingfish Challenge.... Ancient City Game Fish There is a no-wake zone in
Sunday. Association. effect from the St.
Augustine City Marina out
to the end of the St.
Augustine Jettys 6 a.m.-8
a.m. and 3 p.m.-5 p.m.
July 4th........................... Cocoa 4th of July City of Cocoa......... All waters within a 500-
Fireworks. yard radius around
approximate position
28[deg]20'22''N,
080[deg]31'27''W.
July 4th........................... Daytona Beach Daytona Beach All waters within a 500-
Boardwalk Association Boardwalk Association. yard radius around at
July 4th Fireworks. approximate position
29[deg] 13'34''N,
081[deg]00'33''W.
July 4th........................... Edgewater Fire Rescue Edgewater Fire Rescue All waters within a 500-
Association Annual Association. yard radius around the
Fireworks Celebration. pier at Kennedy Memorial
Park, Edgewater, FL.
July 4th........................... Fernandina Beach 4th City of Fernandina All waters within a 500-
of July Fireworks. Beach/ Fernandina yard radius around
Harbor Marina. approximate position
30[deg]40'17''N,
081[deg]27'56''W.
July 4th........................... Fireworks Display for City of Palatka/ All waters within a 500-
Independence Day Downtown Palatka. yard rad