#### § 100.501 Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Fifth Coast Guard District.

(a) *Applicability.* [Paragraphs (a)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(a)) through [(i)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)) of this section apply to the marine events listed in [paragraph (i)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)) of this section. These regulations are effective annually, for the duration of each event listed in [paragraph (i)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)) of this section. Annual notice of the exact times, and dates if there is a range of possible dates, 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 be published in Local Notices to Mariners and via Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio.

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

*Buffer zone* means a neutral area that surrounds the perimeter of the regulated area or a race area within a regulated area. The buffer zone provides separation between a race area and spectator area, or between the regulated area and other vessels that are operating in the vicinity of the regulated area for marine event. The purpose of a buffer zone is to minimize potential collision conflicts between participants, participants and non-participants, or between participants and non-participants with nearby transiting vessels.

*Captain of the Port Representative* or *COTP Representative* means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard designated by name by the Captain of the Port to verify an event's compliance with the conditions of its approved permit.

*Event Patrol Commander* or *Event PATCOM* means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by the respective Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the Port to enforce these regulations.

*Non-participant* means a person or a vessel not registered with the event sponsor either as a participant or an official patrol vessel.

*Official patrol vessel* or *official patrol* means any vessel assigned or approved by the respective Captain of the Port with a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer on board and displaying a Coast Guard ensign, or any state or local law enforcement vessel approved by the Captain of the Port in accordance with current local agreements.

*Participant* means any person or vessel registered with the event sponsor as participating in the event or otherwise designated by the event sponsor as having a function tied to the event.

*Race area* means an area bound by coordinates provided in latitude and longitude within the regulated area, inside of which the actual racing events are held.

*Regulated area* means an area where special local regulations apply to a specific described waterway to include creeks, sounds, bays, rivers, and oceans. Regulated areas include all navigable waters of a specific body of water described with intent to define boundaries where the Coast Guard enforces special local regulations. Boundaries may be described from shoreline to shoreline, reference bridges or other fixed structures, by points and lines defined by latitude and longitude. All coordinates reference Datum: NAD 1983.

*Spectator area* means an area bound by coordinates provided in latitude and longitude within the regulated area that outlines the boundary of an area reserved for non-participant vessels watching the event.

(c) *Patrol of the Marine Event.* The respective COTP may assign one or more official patrol vessels, as described in [§ 100.40](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.40), to each regulated event listed in the table. For each event assigned a patrol vessel, an Event PATCOM will be designated to oversee the patrol. The patrol vessel and the Event PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16. The Event PATCOM may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the marine event, at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of life or property.

(d) *Special local regulations* —

(1) *Controls on vessel movement.* The Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel may forbid and control the movement of all persons and vessels in the regulated area(s). When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, the person or vessel being hailed must immediately comply with all directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(2) *Directions, instructions, and minimum speed necessary.*

(i) The operator of a vessel in the regulated area must stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by an official patrol vessel and then proceed only as directed.

(ii) A person or vessel must comply with all instructions of the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel.

(iii) A vessel operator may request permission to enter and transit through a regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through the regulated area, the vessel must proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the event area.

(3) *Race area.* Only participants and official patrol vessels are allowed to enter the race area.

(4) *Spectator area.* Non-participants are only allowed inside the regulated area if they remain within a designated spectator area or have authorization from the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to transit through the area. A non-participant vessel must be stationary or operate at a safe speed while within the designated spectator area. On scene official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM will direct non-participant vessels to the spectator area. A non-participant must contact the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, the non-participant must pass directly through the regulated area at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake and without loitering.

(5) *Regulated area.* Non-participants are only allowed inside the regulated area to pass through or enter and remain within a designated spectator area. A non-participant must contact the Event PATCOM or an official patrol vessel to request permission to either enter the Spectator Area or pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, the non-participant may enter the spectator area or pass directly through the regulated area as instructed by the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel at minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake and without loitering.

(6) *Postponement or cancellation.* The respective COTP, or Event PATCOM may postpone or cancel a marine event at any time if, in the COTP's sole discretion, the COTP determines that cancellation is necessary for the protection of life or property.

(e) *Contact information.* Questions about marine events should be addressed to the local Coast Guard Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event is occurring. Contact information is listed below. For a description of the geographical area of each Coast Guard Sector—Captain of the Port Zone, please see subpart 3.25 of this chapter.

(1) Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—Captain of the Port Zone, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: (215) 271-4940.

(2) Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—Captain of the Port Zone, Baltimore, Maryland: (410) 576-2525.

(3) Coast Guard Sector Virginia—Captain of the Port Zone, Portsmouth, Virginia: (757) 483-8567.

(4) Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—Captain of the Port Zone, Wilmington, North Carolina: (910) 343-3882.

(f) *Application for marine events.* The application requirements of [§ 100.15](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.15) apply to all marine events listed in [paragraph (i)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)) of this section. For information on applying for a marine event permit, contact the Captain of the Port for the area in which the marine event will occur, at the phone numbers listed above.

(g) *Enforcement periods.* Each year prior to an event the Coast Guard will announce details concerning the event, including the exact date(s) and time(s) of the enforcement period of the special local regulation and the geographical area, in the Local Notices to Mariners and by Broadcast Notice to Mariners over VHF-FM marine band radio. In the case of inclement weather or other just cause found by the respective COTP, the event may be conducted within 30 days before or after the date(s) listed in [paragraph (i)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)) of this section. If the event is held on an alternate date from that listed in paragraph (i) the Coast Guard will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing the exact dates and time of the enforcement period with respect to the special local regulation in addition to announcement in the Local Notices to Mariners and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

(h) *Regulations for specific marine events in [paragraph (i)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)) of this section* —

(1) *USNA Blue Angels Air Show, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone.* Except for an emergency situation, a vessel may not anchor or maintain station within the spectator area without the permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or designated Event PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under [46 CFR chapter I](/on/2024-09-19/title-46/chapter-I), subchapters K and T ([46 CFR 114.110](/on/2024-09-19/title-46/section-114.110), and [175.110](/on/2024-09-19/title-46/section-175.110)). Vessels that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the Severn River spectator area by contacting the City of Annapolis Harbormaster at (410) 263-7973 or email *[harbormaster@annapolis.gov](mailto:harbormaster@annapolis.gov)* to obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 10 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP representative regarding status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by the official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event will restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds at Annapolis Harbor, MD, specifically Middle Ground Anchorage, South Anchorage, and Naval Anchorage for Small Craft, listed at [33 CFR 110.159(a)(1)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-110.159#p-110.159(a)(1)) through [(4)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-110.159#p-110.159(a)(4)).

(2) *Air Show Baltimore, Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone.* Except for an emergency situation, a vessel may not anchor or hold station within the spectator area without the permission of the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or Event PATCOM. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region has designated this spectator area for commercial small passenger vessel use. This area is closed except for commercial small passenger vessels holding a valid Certificate of Inspection regulated under [46 CFR chapter I](/on/2024-09-19/title-46/chapter-I), subchapters K and T ([46 CFR 114.110](/on/2024-09-19/title-46/section-114.110) and [175.110](/on/2024-09-19/title-46/section-175.110)). Vessels that meet the requirements of this section may request access to the Patapsco River spectator area by contacting the Sail Baltimore at (410) 522-7300 or emailing *[info@sailbaltimore.org](mailto:info@sailbaltimore.org)* to obtain a vessel spectator area application. Vessel spectator area applications shall be submitted no later than 10 calendar days prior to the event date. Applicants will be notified by the COTP Maryland-National Capital Region or COTP representative regarding status of applications and further instructions. All vessels shall contact the Event PATCOM on VHF-FM channels 16 or 22A prior to transiting to the spectator area to confirm entry approval. Vessels approved for spectator area access shall follow the instructions issued by on scene official patrol vessels or the Event PATCOM when entering the regulated area. The regulations for this event will restrict access to some of the anchorage grounds listed at [33 CFR 110.158](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-110.158), Baltimore Harbor, MD. Specifically anchorage grounds:

(i) Anchorage No. 1, general anchorage;

(ii) Anchorage No. 2, general anchorage;

(iii) Anchorage No. 3A, general anchorage; and

(iv) Anchorage No. 3B, general anchorage and

(v) Anchorage No. 3C, general anchorage.

(i) *Special Local Regulations—Recurring Events Within the Fifth Coast Guard District by COTP Zone.* All coordinates listed reference Datum NAD 1983. As noted in [paragraph (g)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(g)) of this section, the enforcement period for each of the listed special local regulations is subject to change.

(1) *Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay—COTP Zone.*

Table 1 to Paragraph (i)(1)

| Event | Regulated area | Enforcement period(s)1 | Sponsor |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ocean City Air Show | All navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points; latitude 39°15′57′′ N, longitude 074°35′09′′ W, thence northeast to latitude 39°16′34′′ N, longitude 074°33′54′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 39°16′17′′ N, longitude 074°33′29′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 39°15′40′′ N, longitude 074°34′46′′ W, thence northwest to point of origin, near Ocean City, NJ. | One Sunday in September | Ocean City, NJ. |
| Point Pleasant OPA/NJ Offshore Grand Prix | All navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Point Pleasant Beach, NJ bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 40°06′00′′ N, longitude 074°01′51′′ W, thence east to latitude 40°05′56′′ N, longitude 074°01′16′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 40°03′34′′ N, longitude 074°01′53′′ W, thence west to latitude 40°03′39′′ N, longitude 74°02′37′′ W, thence north parallel to the shoreline to the point of origin. | 1. One Saturday and Sunday in May; or 2. One Saturday and Sunday in June | Offshore Performance Association (OPA) and New Jersey Offshore Racing Association. |
| Thunder Over the Boardwalk Air show | The waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, adjacent to Atlantic City, New Jersey, bounded by a line drawn between the following points: From a point along the shoreline at latitude 39°21′31′′ N, longitude 074°25′04′′ W, thence southeasterly to latitude 39°21′08′′ N, longitude 074°24′48′′ W, thence southwesterly to latitude 39°20′16′′ N, longitude 074°27′17′′ W, thence northwesterly to a point along the shoreline at latitude 39°20′44′′ N, longitude 074°27′31′′ W, thence northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′31′′ N, longitude 074°25′04′′ W. | One consecutive Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in August | Atlantic City Chamber of Commerce. |
| Triathlons in Atlantic City | All navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 39°21′27.47′′ N, longitude 074°27′10.31′′ W, thence northeast to latitude 39°21′33′′ N, longitude 074°26′57′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 39°21′37′′ N, longitude 074°27′03′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 39°21′29.88′′ N, longitude 074°27′14.31′′ W, thence south to latitude 39°21′19′′ N, longitude 074°27′22′′ W, thence east to latitude 39°21′18.14′′ N, longitude 074°27′19.25′′ W, thence north to point of origin, near Atlantic City, NJ. | 1. One Saturday in August; and 2. One Sunday in September | Atlantic City, NJ. |
| Stockton Boat Race | All navigable waters of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway in Atlantic City, NJ within the polygon bounded by the following: Originating on the southwest portion at approximate position latitude 39°20′57′′ N, longitude 074°27′59′′ W; thence northeasterly along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′35′′ N, longitude 074°27′06′′ W; thence east across the mouth of Beach Thorofare to the shoreline at latitude 39°21′41′′ N, longitude 074°26′55′′ W; thence east along the shoreline to latitude 39°21′42′′ N, longitude 074°26′51′′ W; thence southeast across the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway to the shoreline at latitude 39°21′43′′ N, longitude 074°26′41′′ W; thence southwest along the shoreline to approximate position latitude 39°20′55′′ N, longitude 074°27′57′′ W; thence north to the point of origin. | One weekend in March or April | Stockton University. |
| Escape the Cape Swim | All navigable waters of the Delaware Bay in Lower Township, NJ bounded by a line drawn from: Latitude 39°0′57′′ N, longitude 074°56′56′′ W in Villas, NJ, thence west to latitude 39°00′59′′ N, longitude 074°57′15′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°58′08′′ N, longitude 074°58′11′′ W, thence east to latitude 38°58′04′′ N, longitude 074°57′52′′ W in North Cape May, NJ, thence north along the shoreline to the point of origin. | One Saturday or Sunday in June | DelMoSports. |
| Around the Island Paddle | All waters within 50 yards in front of the lead safety vessel preceding the first event participants, to 50 yards behind the safety vessel trailing the last event participants, and 100 yards on either side of participant and safety vessels during the event. The regulated area will move with the safety vessels and participants as they transit the waters east through Cape May Harbor, south through Cape May Inlet, west through the Atlantic Ocean, north through the Delaware Bay, then east through Cape May Canal, and terminate at the Lost Fishermen's Memorial in Cape May Harbor. The regulated area will move at the pace of event patrol vessels and participants. | One Saturday or Sunday in June, July or August | Desatnick Foundation. |
| Manasquan Inlet Intracoastal Tug | All waters of Manasquan Inlet extending 400 feet from either side of the rope located between approximate locations latitude 40°06′09′′ N, longitude 74°02′08′′ W and latitude 40°06′14′′ N, longitude 74°02′08′′ W. | One Saturday or Sunday in September or October | Borough of Manasquan. |
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| 1 As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the **Federal Register,** as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner. | | | |

(2) *Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region—COTP Zone.*

Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(2)

| Event | Regulated area | Enforcement period(s)1 | Sponsor |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Air Show Baltimore | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters of the Patapsco River, within an area bounded by a line connecting position latitude 39°16′00′′ N, longitude 076°36′30′′ W, thence east to latitude 39°16′00′′ N, longitude 076°33′00′′ W, thence south to latitude 39°14′30′′ N, longitude 076°33′00′′ W, thence west to latitude 39°14′30′′ N, longitude 076°36′30′′ W, thence north to point of origin, located between Port Covington and Seagirt Marine Terminal, Baltimore, MD. *Spectator Area:* All navigable waters of Patapsco River located between the northern boundary defined by a line drawn from the vicinity of North Locust Point Marine Terminal, Pier 1 thence east to Canton Industrial area, Pier 5; the south boundary is defined by a line drawn from vicinity of Whetstone Point thence east to Lazaretto Point. This area is located generally where Northwest Harbor, East Channel joins Patapsco River, Fort McHenry Channel, near Fort McHenry National Monument, Baltimore, MD. This area is bound by a line to the north commencing at position latitude 39°16′01′′ N, longitude 076°34′46′′ W, thence east to latitude 39°16′01′′ N, longitude 076°34′09′′ W, and bound by a line to the south commencing at position latitude 39°15′39′′ N, longitude 076°35′23′′ W, thence east to latitude 39°15′26′′ N, longitude 076°34′03′′ W. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in this [paragraph (i)(2)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)(2)). | Biennial, even years: 1. The 2nd Thursday in September, following a Friday, Saturday and Sunday; or 2. The Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Columbus Day (observed); or 3. The Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Columbus Day (observed). | Historic Ships in Baltimore, Inc. |
| Baltimore Dragon Boat Challenge | All navigable waters of Patapsco River, Northwest Harbor, in Baltimore, MD, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°35′00′′ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°35′47′′ W. | 1. June 3rd; or 2. June 4th; or 3. The last Saturday or Sunday in June. | Baltimore Dragon Boat Club. |
| Bay Bridge Paddle | All navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay, adjacent to the shoreline at Sandy Point State Park and between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn from the western shoreline at latitude 39°01′05.23′′ N, longitude 076°23′47.93′′ W; thence eastward to latitude 39°01′02.08′′ N, longitude 076°22′40.24′′ W; thence southeastward to eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′13.70′′ N, longitude 076°19′58.40′′ W; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′17.08′′ N, longitude 076°24′28.36′′ W; thence southward to latitude 38°59′38.36′′ N, longitude 076°23′59.67′′ W; thence eastward to latitude 38°59′26.93′′ N, longitude 076°23′25.53′′ W; thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′40.32′′ N, longitude 076°20′10.45′′ W, located between Sandy Point and Kent Island, MD. | The 1st Saturday or Sunday in June. | ABC Events, Inc. |
| Cambridge Classic Powerboat Race | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters within Choptank River and Hambrooks Bay bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates: Commencing at the shoreline at Long Wharf Park, Cambridge, MD, at position latitude 38°34′30′′ N, longitude 076°04′16′′ W; thence east to latitude 38°34′20′′ N, longitude 076°03′46′′ W; thence northeast across the Choptank River along the Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. (US-50) Memorial Bridge, at mile 15.5, to latitude 38°35′30′′ N, longitude 076°02′52′′ W; thence west along the shoreline to latitude 38°35′38′′ N, longitude 076°03′09′′ W; thence north and west along the shoreline to latitude 38°36′42′′ N, longitude 076°04′15′′ W; thence southwest across the Choptank River to latitude 38°35′31′′ N, longitude 076°04′57′′ W; thence west along the Hambrooks Bay breakwall to latitude 38°35′33′′ N, longitude 076°05′17′′ W; thence south and east along the shoreline to and terminating at the point of origin. The following locations are within the regulated area: | One weekend (a consecutive Saturday and Sunday) in May. | Cambridge Power Boat Regatta Association. |
| | *Race area:* Located within the navigable waters of Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River, between Hambrooks Bar and Great Marsh Point, MD. | | |
| | *Buffer zone:* All navigable waters within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River (with the exception of the Race Area designated by the marine event sponsor) bounded to the north by the breakwall and continuing along a line drawn from the east end of breakwall located at latitude 38°35′27.6′′ N, longitude 076°04′50.1′′ W, thence W. southeast to latitude 38°35′17.7′′ N longitude 076°04′29′′W, thence south to latitude 38°35′01′′ N longitude 076°04′29′′ W, thence west to the shoreline at latitude 38°35′01′′ N, longitude 076°04′41.3′′ W. | | |
| | *Spectator area:* All navigable waters of the Choptank River, eastward and outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall, thence bounded by a line that commences at latitude 38°35′28′′ N, longitude 076°04′50′′ W; thence northeast to latitude 38°35′30′′ N, longitude 076°04′47′′ W; thence southeast to latitude 38°35′23′′ N, longitude 076°04′29′′ W; thence southwest to latitude 38°35′19′′ N, longitude 076°04′31′′ W; thence northwest to and terminating at the point of origin. | | |
| Catholic Charities Dragon Boat Races | The navigable waters of the Patapsco River, within the Inner Harbor, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°36′30′′ W, located at Baltimore, MD. | Biennial, even years: 1. The 1st Saturday in September; or 2. The 2nd Saturday in September. | Associated Catholic Charities, Inc. |
| Chestertown Tea Party Re-enactment | All navigable waters of the Chester River, within a line connecting the following positions: Commencing at latitude 39°12′27′′ N, longitude 076°03′46′′ W, thence south to latitude 39°12′19′′ N, longitude 076°03′53′′ W, thence east to latitude 39°12′16′′ N, longitude 076°03′48′′ W, thence north to latitude 39°12′25′′ N, longitude 076°03′41′′ W, thence west to point of origin latitude 39°12′27′′ N, longitude 076°03′46′′ W, located at Chestertown, MD. | The Saturday before Memorial Day. | Chestertown Tea Party Festival, Inc. |
| Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade | All navigable waters of Spa Creek and the Severn River, shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the east by a line drawn from Triton Light, at latitude 38°58′53.1′′ N, longitude 076°28′34.3′′ W, thence southwest to Horn Point, at 38°58′20.9′′ N, longitude 076°28′27.1′′ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn along 076°30′00′′ W, that crosses the western end of Spa Creek, at Annapolis, MD. | The 2nd Saturday or Sunday in December. | Eastport Yacht Club. |
| Flying Point Park Outboard Regatta | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters of Bush River and Otter Point Creek, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn from the western shoreline of the Bush River at latitude 39°27′15′′ N, longitude 076°14′39′′ W and thence eastward to the eastern shoreline of the Bush River at latitude 39°27′03′′ N, longitude 076°13′57′′ W; and bounded to the south by the Amtrak Railroad Bridge, across the Bush River at mile 6.8, between Perryman, MD and Edgewood, MD. The following locations are within the regulated area: | One weekend (a consecutive Saturday and Sunday) in May. | Carolina Virginia Racing Association. |
| | *Race area:* The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 39°26′33.1′′ N, longitude 076°15′46.8′′ W; thence westerly to latitude 39°26′33.1′′ N, longitude 076°15′49.3′′ W; thence northerly to latitude 39°26′37.1′′ N, longitude 076°15′52.4′′ W; thence northeasterly to latitude 39°26′40.0′′ N, longitude 076°15′52.5′′ W; thence easterly to latitude 39°26′45.9′′ N, longitude 076°15′32.2′′ W; thence southeasterly to latitude 39°26′45.3′′ N, longitude 076°15′30.0′′ W; thence southerly to latitude 39°26′43.8′′ N, longitude 076°15′29.1′′ W; thence southerly to latitude 39°26′42.2′′ N, longitude 076°15′28.9′′ W; thence southwesterly to latitude 39°26′40.8′′ N, longitude 076°15′29.3′′ W; thence westerly terminating at point of origin. | | |
| | *Buffer zone:* The area surrounds the entire race area and is bounded by a line commencing at the shoreline at Flying Point Park at position latitude 39°26′31.9′′ N, longitude 076°15′32.5′′ W; thence westerly to latitude 39°26′30.5′′ N, longitude 076°15′52.7′′ W; thence northerly to latitude 39°26′39.9′′ N, longitude 076°16′00.0′′ W; thence easterly to latitude 39°26′51.6′′ N, longitude 076°15′26.7′′ W; thence southerly to latitude 39°26′37.0′′ N, longitude 076°15′22.5′′ W; thence southerly to latitude 39°26′33.7′′ N, longitude 076°15′22.8′′ W, located at the shoreline at Flying Point Park. | | |
| | *Spectator area:* The designated spectator area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 39°26′39.9′′ N, longitude 076°15′23.3′′ W; thence east to latitude 39°26′39.6′′ N, longitude 076°15′19.4′′ W; thence south to latitude 39°26′36.6′′ N, longitude 076°15′18.7′′ W; thence west to latitude 39°26′37.0′′ N, longitude 076°15′22.5′′ W; thence north to point of origin. | | |
| Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, The | All navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′36.6′′ N, longitude 076°23′55′′ W, thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′14.2′′ N, longitude 076°19′57.3′′ W; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′18.4′′ N, longitude 076°24′28.2′′ W, thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′39.2′′ N, longitude 076°20′8.8′′ W. | The 2nd Sunday in June. | The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, Inc. |
| Maryland Freedom Swim | All navigable waters of the Choptank River, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn from latitude 38°35′14.2′′ N, longitude 076°02′33.0′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°34′08.3′′ N, longitude 076°03′36.2′′ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38°35′32.7′′ N, longitude 076°02′58.3′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°34′24.7′′ N, longitude 076°04′01.3′′ W, located at Cambridge, MD. | 1. The 2nd Saturday or Sunday in May; or 2. The 3rd Saturday or Sunday in May; or 3. The 4th Saturday or Sunday in May; or 4. The last Saturday or Sunday in May. | TCR Event Management. |
| MRE Tug of War, The | The navigable waters of Spa Creek from shoreline to shoreline, extending 400 feet from either side of a rope spanning Spa Creek from a position at latitude 38°58′36′′ N, longitude 076°29′04.7′′ W at Annapolis City Dock, thence to a position at latitude 38°58′25′′ N, longitude 076°28′52.4′′ W, at Eastport, MD shoreline, near the foot of 2nd Street. | 1. The last Saturday in October; or 2. The 1st Saturday in November; or 3. The 2nd Saturday in November. | The Maritime Republic of Eastport. |
| NAS Patuxent River Air Expo | All navigable waters of lower Patuxent River, near Solomons, MD, located between Fishing Point and base of break wall marking the entrance to East Seaplane Basin at Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 14), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°17′39′′ N, longitude 076°25′47′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°17′47′′ N, longitude 076°26′00′′ W, thence northeast to latitude 38°18′09′′ N, longitude 076°25′40′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°18′00′′ N, longitude 076°25′25′′ W, located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. All navigable waters of Chesapeake Bay, located approximately 500 yards north of break wall marking entrance to Chesapeake Bay Basin, Naval Air Station Patuxent River (adjacent to approach for runway 32), within an area bounded by a line commencing near the shoreline at latitude 38°16′53.9′′ N, longitude 076°23′29.2′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°16′40′′ N, longitude 076°23′05′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 38°16′19′′ N, longitude 076°23′25′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°16′30.4′′ N, longitude 076°23′44.9′′ W, located near the shoreline at U.S. Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD. | 1. The Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day (observed); or 2. The Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Memorial Day (observed); or 3. The Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day (observed); or 4. The Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday after Labor Day (observed). | NAS Patuxent River. |
| Ocean City Air Show | All navigable waters of the North Atlantic Ocean within an area bounded by the following coordinates: Commencing at a point near the shoreline in vicinity of 33rd Street, Ocean City, MD, latitude 38°21′48.8′′ N, longitude 075°04′10′′ W, thence eastward to latitude 38°21′32′′ N, longitude 075°03′12′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°19′22.7′′ N, longitude 075°04′09.5′′ W, thence west to latitude 38°19′38.5′′ N, longitude 075°05′05.4′′ W, thence north along the shoreline to point of origin, located adjacent to Ocean City, MD. | 1. The 1st consecutive Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June; or 2. The 2nd consecutive Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June; or 3. The 3rd consecutive Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June. | Town of Ocean City, MD. |
| Ocean City Offshore Grand Prix | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters of North Atlantic Ocean bounded by the following coordinates: Commencing at a point near the shoreline at position latitude 38°21′42′′ N, longitude 075°04′11′′ W; thence east to latitude 38°21′33′′ N, longitude 075°03′10′′ W; thence southwest to latitude 38°19′25′′ N, longitude 075°04′02′′ W; thence west to the shoreline at latitude 38°19′35′′ N, longitude 075°05′02′′ W, at Ocean City, MD. The following locations are within the regulated area: *Race area:* The area is bounded by a line commencing at latitude 38°19′46.85′′ N, longitude 075°04′43.28′′ W, thence east to latitude 38°19′44.23′′ N, longitude 075°04′29.89′′ W, thence north and parallel to the Ocean City, MD shoreline to latitude 38°21′23.24′′ N, longitude 075°03′48.87′′ W, thence west to latitude 38°21′25.12′′ N, longitude 075°04′02.45′′ W, thence south and parallel to the Ocean City, MD shoreline to the point of origin. *Buffer zone:* The area is 500 yards in all directions surrounding the “Race area” and is bounded by a line commencing at a point near the shoreline at latitude 38°19′35′′ N, longitude 075°05′02′′ W, thence east to latitude 38°19′28′′ N, longitude 075°04′17′′ W, thence north and parallel to Ocean City, MD shoreline to latitude 38°21′35′′ N, longitude 075°03′24′′ W, thence west to the shoreline at latitude 38°21′42′′ N, longitude 075°04′11′′ W, thence south along the Ocean City, MD shoreline to the point of origin. *Spectator area:* The area is bounded by a line commencing at latitude 38°19′40′′ N, longitude 075°04′12′′ W, thence east to latitude 38°19′37′′ N, longitude 075°03′59′′ W, thence northeast and parallel to the Ocean City, MD shoreline to latitude 38°21′17′′ N, longitude 075°03′17′′ W, thence west to latitude 38°21′20′′ N, longitude 075°03′31′′ W, thence southwest and parallel to Ocean City, MD shoreline to the point of origin. | 1. The 1st Sunday in May; or 2. The 2nd Sunday in May; or 3. The 2nd Sunday in September; or 4. The 3rd Sunday in September; or 5. The 4th Sunday in September; or 6. The last Sunday in September. | Offshore Powerboat Association. |
| Oxford Funathlon Swim | The navigable waters of the Tred Avon River from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn from latitude 38°42′25′′ N, longitude 076°10′45′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°41′37′′ N, longitude 076°10′26′′ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38°41′58′′ N, longitude 076°11′04′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°41′25′′ N, longitude 076°10′49′′ W, thence east to latitude 38°41′25′′ N, longitude 076°10′30′′ W, located between Bellevue, MD, and Oxford, MD. | 1. The 1st Saturday or Sunday in June; or 2. The 2nd Saturday or Sunday in June; or 3. The 3rd Saturday or Sunday in June. | Charcot Marie Tooth Association and Therapies for Inherited Neuropathies. |
| Rock Hall and Waterman's Triathlon Swims | The navigable waters of Rock Hall Harbor from shoreline to shoreline, bounded by a line drawn from latitude 39°07′58.9′′ N, longitude 076°15′02′′ W, thence southeast and parallel along the harbor breakwall to latitude 39°07′50.1′′ N, longitude 076°14′41.7′′ W, located at Rock Hall, MD. | 1. The Saturday and Sunday after Memorial Day (observed); and 2. The 1st Saturday and Sunday in October. | Kinetic Multisports, LLC. |
| Southern Maryland Boat Club Summer and Fall Regattas | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters of Breton Bay and McIntosh Run, immediately adjacent to Leonardtown, MD shoreline, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded to the east by a line drawn along latitude-38°16′43′′ N, and bounded to the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°38′30′′ W, located at Leonardtown, MD. The following locations are within the regulated area: *Race area:* The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°17′09.78′′ N, longitude 076°38′22.71′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°16′58.62′′ N, , longitude 076°37′50.91′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 38°16′51.89′′ N, longitude 076°37′55.82′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°17′05.44′′ N, longitude 076°38′27.20′′ W, thence northeast to point of origin. | Summer: 1. July 4th; or 2. The last Saturday and Sunday of July; Fall: 1. The 1st Saturday and Sunday in October; or 2. The 2nd Saturday and Sunday in October. | Southern Maryland Boat Club. |
| | *Buffer zone:* The area is approximately 125 yards in all directions surrounding the “Race area” and is bounded by a line commencing at the shoreline west of Leonardtown Wharf Park at position latitude 38°17′13.80′′ N, longitude 076°38′24.72′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°16′58.61′′ N, longitude 076°37′44.29′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 38°16′46.35′′ N, longitude 076°37′52.54′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°16′58.78′′ N, longitude 076°38′26.63′′ W, thence north to latitude 38°17′07.50′′ N, longitude 076°38′30.00′′ W, thence northeast to point of origin. | | |
| | *Spectator areas:* Northeast Spectator Fleet Area: The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°16′59.10′′ N, longitude 076°37′45.60′′ W, thence northeast to latitude 38°17′01.76′′ N, longitude 076°37′43.71′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°16′59.23′′ N, longitude 076°37′37.25′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 38°16′53.32′′ N, longitude 076°37′40.85′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°16′55.48′′ N, longitude 076°37′46.39′′ W, thence northeast to latitude 38°16′58.61′′ N, longitude 076°37′44.29′′ W, thence northwest to point of origin. | | |
| | *Southeast Spectator Fleet Area:* The area is bounded by a line commencing at Buzzard Point at position latitude 38°16′47.20′′ N, longitude 076°37′54.80′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°16′43.30′′ N, longitude 076°37′55.20′′ W, thence east to latitude 38°16′43.20′′ N, longitude 076°37′47.80′′ W, thence north to latitude 38°16′44.80′′ N, longitude 076°37′48.20′′ W, thence northwest to point of origin. | | |
| | *South Spectator Fleet Area:* The area is bounded by a line commencing at position latitude 38°16′55.36′′ N, longitude 076°38′17.26′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°16′50.39′′ N, longitude 076°38′03.69′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°16′48.87′′ N, longitude 076°38′03.68′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°16′53.82′′ N, longitude 076°38′17.28′′ W, thence north to point of origin. | | |
| Thunder on the Choptank | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters within Choptank River and Hambrooks Bay bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates: Commencing at the shoreline at Long Wharf Park, Cambridge, MD, at position latitude 38°34′30′′ N, longitude 076°04′16′′ W; thence east to latitude 38°34′20′′ N, longitude 076°03′46′′ W; thence northeast across the Choptank River along the Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. (US-50) Memorial Bridge, at mile 15.5, to latitude 38°35′30′′ N, longitude 076°02′52′′ W; thence west along the shoreline to latitude 38°35′38′′ N, longitude 076°03′09′′ W; thence north and west along the shoreline to latitude 38°36′42′′ N, longitude 076°04′15′′ W; thence southwest across the Choptank River to latitude 38°35′31′′ N, longitude 076°04′57′′ W; thence west along the Hambrooks Bay breakwall to latitude 38°35′33′′ N, longitude 076°05′17′′ W; thence south and east along the shoreline to and terminating at the point of origin. The following locations are within the regulated area: | 1. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in July; or 2. The 4th Saturday and Sunday in July; or 3. The last Saturday and Sunday in July. | Kent Narrows Racing Association. |
| | *Race Area:* Located within the navigable waters of Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River, between Hambrooks Bar and Great Marsh Point, MD. | | |
| | *Buffer zone:* All navigable waters within Hambrooks Bay and Choptank River (with the exception of the Race Area designated by the marine event sponsor) bound to the north by the breakwall and continuing along a line drawn from the east end of breakwall located at latitude 38°35′27.6′′ N, longitude 076°04′50.1′′ W; thence southeast to latitude 38°35′17.7′′ N, longitude 076°04′29′′ W; thence south to latitude 38°35′01′′ N, longitude 076°04′29′′ W; thence west to the shoreline at latitude 38°35′01′′ N, longitude 076°04′41.3′′ W. | | |
| | *Spectator area:* All navigable waters of the Choptank River, eastward and outside of Hambrooks Bay breakwall, thence bound by line that commences at latitude 38°35′28′′ N, longitude 076°04′50′′ W; thence northeast to latitude 38°35′30′′ N, longitude 076°04′47′′ W; thence southeast to latitude 38°35′23′′ N, longitude 076°04′29′′ W; thence southwest to latitude 38°35′19′′ N, longitude 076°04′31′′ W; thence northwest to and terminating at the point of origin. | | |
| USNA Blue Angels Air Show | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters of the Severn River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn along the U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5′′ N, longitude 076°28′49′′ W, thence southeast to a point 1500 yards ESE of Chinks Point, MD at latitude 38°57′41′′ N, longitude 076°27′36′′ W, thence northeast to Greenbury Point at latitude 38°58′27.7′′ N, longitude 076°27′16.4′′ W. The following location is within the regulated area: | The Tuesday and Wednesday before Memorial Day (observed). | U.S. Naval Academy. |
| | *Spectator area:* All navigable waters of the Severn River bounded by a line commencing at latitude 38°58′38.2′′ N, longitude 076°27′56.9′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 38°58′24.9′′ N, longitude 076°27′47.6′′ W, thence west to latitude 38°58′22.3′′ N, longitude 076°27′54.5′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 38°58′28.3′′ N, longitude 076°28′11′′ W, thence east to point of origin. This area is located generally in the center portion of Middle Ground Anchorage, Severn River, MD. This spectator area is restricted to certain vessels as described in [paragraph (i)(1)](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501#p-100.501(i)(1)) of this section. | | |
| USNA Crew Races | All navigable waters of the Severn River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn from the south shoreline at latitude 39°00′58′′ N, longitude 076°31′32′′ W, thence to the north shoreline at latitude 39°01′11′′ N, longitude 076°31′10′′ W. The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from U.S. Naval Academy Light at latitude 38°58′39.5′′ N, longitude 076°28′49′′ W, thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58′′ N, longitude 076°27′41′′ W. | The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in April; and the 4th Saturday and Sunday in April; and the last Saturday and Sunday in April; and every Saturday and Sunday in May. | U.S. Naval Academy. |
| USNA Safety at Sea Seminar | All navigable waters of the Severn River, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by the Naval Academy (SR-450) Bridge and bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from Triton Light at latitude 38°58′53.0′′ N, longitude 076°28′34.4′′ W, thence easterly to Carr Point, MD at latitude 38°58′58.7′′ N, longitude 076°27′38.9′′ W. | 1. The 4th Saturday in March; or 2. The last Saturday in March; or 3. The 1st Saturday in April. | U.S. Naval Academy. |
| Washington, DC Dragon Boat Festival | All navigable waters of the Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded upstream by the Francis Scott Key Bridge and downstream by the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, located at Georgetown, Washington, DC. | 1. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in May; or 2. The 2nd Saturday and Sunday in June; or 3. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in June. | Taiwan—U.S. Cultural Association. |
| Washington's Crossing: Swim Across the Potomac | All navigable waters of the Potomac River, encompassed by a line connecting the following points, beginning at Jones Point Park, VA, shoreline at latitude 38°47′35′′ N, longitude 077°02′22′′ W, thence east along the northern extent of the Woodrow Wilson Memorial (I-495/I-95) Bridge, at mile 103.8, to the Rosilie Island shoreline at latitude 38°47′36′′ N, longitude 077°01′32′′ W, thence south along the Maryland shoreline to latitude 38°46′52′′ N, longitude 077°01′13′′ W, at National Harbor, MD shoreline, thence west across the Potomac River to the George Washington Memorial Parkway highway overpass and Cameron Run shoreline at latitude 38°47′23′′ N, longitude 077°03′03′′ W, thence north along the Virginia shoreline to the point of origin. | The 1st Sunday in June. | Wave One Swimming. |
| Washington DC Sharkfest Swim | All navigable waters of the Upper Potomac River, within an area bounded by a line connecting the following points: From the Rosilie Island shoreline at latitude 38°47′30.30′′ N, longitude 077°01′26.70′′ W, thence west to latitude 38°47′30.00′′ N, longitude 077°01′37.30′′ W, thence south to latitude 38°47′08.20′′ N, longitude 077°01′37.30′′ W, thence east to latitude 38°47′09.00′′ N, longitude 077°01′09.20′′ W, thence southeast along the pier to latitude 38°47′06.30′′ N, longitude 077°01′02.50′′ W, thence north along the shoreline and west along the southern extent of the Woodrow Wilson (I-95/I-495) Memorial Bridge and south and west along the shoreline to the point of origin, located at National Harbor, MD. | 1. The 3rd Saturday or Sunday in June; or 2. The 4th Saturday or Sunday in June; or 3. The last Saturday or Sunday in June. | Enviro-Sports Productions Inc. |
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| 1 As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the **Federal Register,** as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner. | | | |

(3) *Coast Guard Sector Virginia—COTP Zone.*

Table 3 to Paragraph (i)(3)

| Event | Regulated area | Enforcement1 period(s) | Sponsor |
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| Blackbeard Festival, Battle of Hampton | *Regulated area:* The navigable waters of Sunset Creek and Hampton River shoreline to shoreline bounded to the north by the I-64 Bridge over the Hampton River and bounded to the south by a line drawn from Hampton River Channel Light 16 (LL 10945), located at latitude 37°01′03′′ N, longitude 076°20′24′′ W, thence west across the Hampton River to finger pier at Bluewater Yacht Center, located at latitude 37°01′03′′ N, longitude 076°20′28′′ W. The following locations are within the regulated area: *Spectator areas:* *Area A:* Located in the upper reaches of the Hampton River, bounded to the south by a line drawn from the western shoreline at latitude 37°01′46.6′′ N, longitude 076°20′21.3′′ W, thence east across the river to latitude 37°01′42.6′′ N, longitude 076°20′12.3′′ W, and bounded to the north by the I-64 Bridge over the Hampton River. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys. | 1. Last Friday, Saturday and Sunday in May; or The 1st Friday, Saturday and Sunday in June; and 2. The 3rd Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October; or 4th Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October. | City of Hampton. |
| | *Area B:* Located along the eastern side of the Hampton River channel, south of the route 60/143 bridge and Joy's Marina, and adjacent to the shoreline that fronts the Riverside Health Center. Bounded by the shoreline and a line drawn between the following points: latitude 37°01′27.6′′ N, longitude 076°20′23.1′′ W, thence south to latitude 37°01′22.9′′ N, longitude 076°20′26.1′′ W. The anchorage area will be marked by orange buoys. | | |
| Cock Island Race | The navigable waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the northern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, latitude 36°50′51.6′′ N, longitude 076°18′07.9′′ W and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36°51′00.3′′ N, longitude 076°17′51′′ W; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, at latitude 36°50′50.9′′ N, longitude 076°18′07.7′′ W, to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36°50′33.6′′ N, longitude 076°17′54.1′′ W; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, VA at latitude 36°50′13.2′′ N, longitude 076°17′44.8′′ W, and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8′′ N, longitude 076°17′37.5′′ W; and bounded to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5′′ N, longitude 076°17′14.5′′ W, and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35′′ N, longitude 076°17′10′′ W. | 1. The 2nd Saturday in June; or 2. The 3rd Saturday in June. | Portsmouth Boat Club & City of Portsmouth, VA. |
| Hampton Cup Regatta | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters of Mill Creek, adjacent and north of Fort Monroe, Hampton, VA. The regulated area includes the following areas: *Race area:* All navigable waters within the following boundaries: To the north, a line drawn along latitude 37°01′03′′ N, to the east a line drawn along longitude 076°18′30′′ W, to the south a line drawn parallel with the Fort Monroe shoreline, and west boundary is parallel with the Route 258—East Mercury Boulevard Bridge—causeway. The following locations are within the regulated area: *Buffer zone A:* All navigable waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: Latitude 37°00′43′′ N, longitude 076°18′54′′ W, thence north along the causeway to latitude 37°01′03′′ N, longitude 076°18′52′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 37°01′00′′ N, longitude 076°18′54′′ W, thence south to Route 143 causeway at latitude 37°00′44′′ N, longitude 076°18′58′′ W, thence east along the shoreline to point of origin. | 1. The 1st consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in August; or 2. the 2nd consecutive Friday, Saturday and Sunday in August; and 3. The 4th Saturday and Sunday in September. | Hampton Cup Regatta Boat Club. |
| | *Buffer zone B:* All navigable waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: latitude 37°01′08′′ N, longitude 076°18′49′′ W, thence east to latitude 37°01′08′′ N, longitude 076°18′23′′ W, thence south to latitude 37°00′33′′ N, longitude 076°18′23′′ W, thence west to latitude 37°00′33′′ N, longitude 076°18′30′′ W, thence north to latitude 37°01′03′′ N, longitude 076°18′30′′ W, thence west to latitude 37°01′03′′ N, longitude 076°18′49′′ W, thence north to point of origin. | | |
| | *Spectator area:* All navigable waters bounded by a line connecting the following points: latitude 37°01′08′′ N, longitude 076°18′23′′ W, thence east to latitude 37°01′08′′ N, longitude 076°18′14′′ W, thence south to latitude 37°00′54′′ N, longitude 076°18′14′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 37°00′37′′ N, longitude 076°18′23′′ W, thence north to point of origin. | | |
| Mattaponi Drag Boat Race | *Regulated area:* All navigable waters of Mattaponi River immediately adjacent to Rainbow Acres Campground, King and Queen County, VA. The regulated area includes a section of the Mattaponi River approximately three-quarter mile long and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by a line that runs parallel along longitude 076°52′43′′ W, near the mouth of Mitchell Hill Creek, and bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along longitude 076°53′41′′ W just north of Wakema, VA. The following locations are within the regulated area: | 1. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in June; or 2. The 4th Saturday and Sunday in June. | Mattaponi Volunteer Rescue Squad and Dive Team. |
| | *Buffer zone:* The navigable waters of Mattaponi River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines described in this section. | | |
| | *Spectator area:* The regulated area cannot accommodate spectator vessels due to limitations posed by shallow water and insufficient waters to provide adequate separation between race course and other vessels. Spectators are encouraged to view the race from points along the adjacent shoreline. | | |
| Norfolk Harborfest | The navigable waters of the Elizabeth River and its branches from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the northwest by a line drawn across the Port Norfolk Reach section of the Elizabeth River between the north corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, latitude 36°50′51.6′′ N, longitude 076°18′07.9′′ W, and the north corner of the City of Norfolk Mooring Pier at the foot of Brooks Avenue located at latitude 36°51′00.3′′ N, longitude 076°17′51′′ W; bounded on the southwest by a line drawn from the southern corner of the landing at Hospital Point, Portsmouth, VA, at latitude 36°50′50.9′′ N, longitude 076°18′07.7′′ W, to the northern end of the eastern most pier at the Tidewater Yacht Agency Marina, located at latitude 36°50′33.6′′ N, longitude 076°17′54.1′′ W; bounded to the south by a line drawn across the Lower Reach of the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River, between the Portsmouth Lightship Museum located at the foot of London Boulevard, in Portsmouth, VA at latitude 36°50′13.2′′ N, longitude 076°17′44.8′′ W, and the northwest corner of the Norfolk Shipbuilding & Drydock, Berkley Plant, Pier No. 1, located at latitude 36°50′08.8′′ N, longitude 076°17′37.5′′ W; and to the southeast by the Berkley Bridge which crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River between Berkley at latitude 36°50′21.5′′ N, longitude 076°17′14.5′′ W, and Norfolk at latitude 36°50′35′′ N, longitude 076°17′10′′ W. | 1. The 1st consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June; or 2. The 2nd consecutive Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in June. | Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. |
| Pony Penning Swim | The navigable waters of Assateague Channel from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the east by a line drawn from latitude 37°55′01′′ N, longitude 075°22′40′′ W, thence south to latitude 37°54′50′′ N, longitude 075°22′46′′ W; and to the southwest by a line drawn from latitude 37°54′54′′ N, longitude 075°23′00′′ W, thence east to latitude 37°54′49′′ N, longitude 075°22′49′′ W. | 1. The last Wednesday and following Friday in July; or 2. The 1st Wednesday and following Friday in August. | Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Department. |
| Poquoson Seafood Festival Workboat Races | *Regulated area:* The navigable waters of the Back River, Poquoson, VA. The following locations are within the regulated area: *Race area:* The area is bounded on the north by a line drawn along latitude 37°06′30′′ N, bounded on the south by a line drawn along latitude 37°06′15′′ N, bounded on the east by a line drawn along longitude 076°18′52′′ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn along longitude 076°19′30′′ W. | 1. The last Sunday in September; or 2. The 1st Sunday of October; or 3. The 2nd Sunday of October. | City of Poquoson. |
| | *Buffer zone:* The navigable waters of Back River extending 200 yards outwards from east and west boundary lines, and 100 yards outwards from the north and south boundary lines described in this section. | | |
| | *Spectator area:* Is located along the south boundary line of the buffer zone described in this section and continues to the south for 300 yards. | | |
| Something in the Water | *Regulated Area:* All navigable waters of the North Atlantic Ocean immediately adjacent to Virginia Beach, VA bounded on the south side by a line beginning on the shore line at latitude 36°49′49.20′′ N, longitude 75°58′04.54′′ W, thence easterly to latitude 36°49′49.27′′ N, longitude 75°57′58.49′′ W, just seaward of the Rudee Inlet break-wall, thence northerly to latitude 36°51′34.83′′ N, longitude 75°58′28.82′′ W, adjacent to Neptune's Park at 30th street, thence westerly to the shore line at latitude 36°51′34.83′′ N, longitude 75°58′35′′ W, and thence southerly along the shore line back to the beginning point. | The last Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in April. | Redrock Entertainment Services. |
| | *Buffer zone:* The navigable waters of the North Atlantic Ocean extending 200 yards towards the eastern boundary line described in this section. | | |
| | *Spectator Area:* Spectator craft are not permitted within the regulated area during the enforcement period. The regulated area is established to provide adequate separation between event participants on the beach and prohibit unauthorized waterside entry during the event. | | |
| Virginia Boat Club (VBC) Sprints Regatta on the James River | All navigable waters of the James River in the vicinity of Robious Landing Park, Midlothian, VA. The regulated area includes a section of the James River approximately 1300 yards long and bounded in width by each shoreline, bounded to the east by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38′04′′ W, and bounded to the west by a line that runs parallel along longitude 077°38′54′′ W, north of Robious Landing Park. | 1. The 2nd Saturday or Sunday in June; or 2. The 3rd Saturday or Sunday in June. | Virginia Boat Club Richmond, VA. |
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| 1 As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the **Federal Register,** as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner. | | | |

(4) *Coast Guard Sector North Carolina—COTP Zone.*

Table 4 to Paragraph (i)(4)

| Event | Regulated area | Enforcement1 period(s) | Sponsor |
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| The Crossing | All navigable waters of Lake Gaston, from shoreline to shoreline, directly under the length of Eaton Ferry Bridge (NC State Route 903), commencing at the southern bridge entrance at latitude 36°30′38′′ N, longitude 077°57′53′′ W, and extending to the northern bridge entrance at latitude 36°31′19′′ N, longitude 077°57′33′′ W, and bounded to the west by a line drawn parallel and 100 yards from and the western side of Eaton Ferry Bridge near Littleton, NC. | The 2nd Saturday in August. | Organization to Support the Arts, Infrastructure, and Learning on Lake Gaston, AKA O'SAIL. |
| PPD Ironman North Carolina | All navigable waters of Masonboro Inlet, shoreline to shoreline starting at location latitude 34°11′13′′ N, longitude 077°48′53′′ W, thence north along Banks Channel to latitude 34°12′14′′ N, longitude 077°48′04′′ W, thence west to Motts channel, terminating at Sea Path Marina at latitude 34°12′44′′ N, longitude 077°48′25′′ W, Wrightsville Beach, NC. | 1. The 3rd Friday or Saturday in October; or 2. The 4th Friday or Saturday in October; or 3. The last Friday or Saturday in October. | Ironman, Wilmington, NC. |
| Roanoke River Races | All navigable waters of the Roanoke River in Plymouth, NC, from approximate positions: Latitude 35°52′25′′ N, longitude 076°44′33′′ W, then northwest to latitude 35°52′29′′ N, longitude 076°44′37′′ W, then southwest along the shoreline to latitude 35°52′00′′ N, longitude 076°45′31′′ W, then south to latitude 35°51′56′′ N, longitude 076°45′30′′ W, then northeast along the shoreline to the point of origin, a length of approximately one mile. | 1. The 1st Saturday and Sunday in August; or 2. The 2nd Saturday and Sunday in August; or 3. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in August; or 4. The 4th Saturday and Sunday in August; | Virginia Outlaw Drag Boat Association (VODBA). |
| | | And 1. The 2nd Saturday and Sunday in October; or 2. The 3rd Saturday and Sunday in October; or 3. The 4th Saturday and Sunday in October; or 4. The last Saturday and Sunday in October. | |
| Swim the Loop and Motts Channel Sprint | All navigable waters surrounding Harbor Island, NC including Intracoastal waterway, Lees Cut, Banks Channel and Motts Channel. Enforcement area extends approximately 100 yards from the shoreline of Harbor Island and is bounded by a line connecting the following points; latitude 34°12′55′′ N, longitude 077°48′59′′ W, thence northeast to latitude 34°13′16′′ N, longitude 077°48′39′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06′′ N, longitude 077°48′18′′ W, thence east to latitude 34°13′12′′ N, longitude 077°47′41′′ W, thence southeast to latitude 34°13′06′′ N, longitude 077°47′33′′ W, thence south to latitude 34°12′31′′ N, longitude 077°47′47′′ W, thence southwest to latitude 34°12′11′′ N, longitude 077°48′01′′ W, thence northwest to latitude 34°12′29′′ N, longitude 077°48′29′′ W, thence north to latitude 34°12′44′′ N, longitude 077°48′32′′ W, thence northwest to point of origin. | 1. The 4th Saturday or Sunday in September; or 2. The last Saturday or Sunday in September. | Without Limits Coaching, Inc. |
| Wilmington YMCA Triathlon | All navigable waters of Motts Channel, from shoreline to shoreline and between Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 14 (LLNR 30220), located at latitude 34°12′17.8′′ N, longitude 077°48′09.1′′ W, thence westward to Wrightsville Channel Day beacon 25 (LLNR 30255), located at latitude 34°12′52.1′′ N, longitude 077°48′53.5′′ W. | 1. The 3rd, 4th, or last Saturday in September; or 2. The last Saturday in October; or 3. The 1st or 2nd Saturday in November. | Wilmington, NC, YMCA. |
| Crystal Coast Grand Prix Powerboat Race | All navigable waters of the AICW and Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina from approximate positions: latitude 34°42′55′′ N, longitude 076°43′15′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′56′′ N, longitude 076°42′13′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′57′′ N, longitude 076°41′41′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′57′′ N, longitude 076°41′25′′ W, then south east to latitude 34°42′23′′ N, longitude 076°40′44′′ W, then south to latitude 34°41′59′′ N, longitude 076°40′43′′ W, then north west to latitude 34°42′32′′ N, longitude 076°42′14′′ W, then west to latitude 34°42′32′′ N, longitude 076°43′15′′ W, then north to its point of origin | One consecutive Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday in September | NC East Sports, Inc. |
| | *Race area:* All navigable waters of the AICW and Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, from approximate positions: latitude 34°42′52′′ N, longitude 076°43′16′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′52.2′′ N, longitude 076°42′11.04′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′53.76′′ N, longitude 076°41′38.04′′ W, then southeast to latitude 34°42′10.8′′ N, longitude 076°40′44.4′′ W, then south to latitude 34°42′4.3′′ N, longitude 076°40′48.1′′ W, then northwest to latitude 34°42′47.34′′ N, longitude 076°41′49′′ W, then west to latitude 34°42′50′′ N, longitude 076°43′16′′ W, then north to the point of origin | | |
| | *Spectator area:* All waters of the AICW, North Carolina, from approximate positions: latitude 34°42′42′′ N, longitude 076°43′15′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′41′′ N, longitude 076°42′14′′ W, then south to latitude 34°42′32′′ N, longitude 076°42′14′′ W, then west to latitude 34°42′32′′ N, longitude 076°43′15′′ W, then north to the point of origin | | |
| | *Buffer zone:* All waters of the AICW and Beaufort Inlet, North Carolina, from approximate positions: latitude 34°42′55′′ N, longitude 076°43′15′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′56′′ N, longitude 076°42′13′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′57′′ N, longitude 076°41′41′′ W, then east to latitude 34°42′57′′ N, longitude 076°41′25′′ W, then south east to latitude 34°42′23′′ N, longitude 076°40′44′′ W, then south to latitude 34°41′59′′ N, longitude 076°40′43′′ W, then north west to latitude 34°42′41′′ N, longitude 076°42′05′′ W, then west to latitude 34°42′42′′ N, longitude 076°43′15′′ W, then north to its point of origin. | | |
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| 1 As noted, the enforcement dates and times for each of the listed events in this table are subject to change. In the event of a change, or for enforcement periods listed that do not allow a specific date or dates to be determined, the Captain of the Port will provide notice to the public by publishing a Notice of Enforcement in the **Federal Register,** as well as, issuing a Broadcaster Notice to Mariner. | | | |

[USCG-2020-0332, [86 FR 61696](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/86-FR-61696), Nov. 8, 2021, as amended by USCG-2022-0073, [87 FR 26272](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/87-FR-26272), May 4, 2022; USCG-2023-0510, [88 FR 67949](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/88-FR-67949), Oct. 3, 2023]

###### Editorial Note

#### Editorial Note:

By USCG-2024-0361, [89 FR 56209](https://www.federalregister.gov/citation/89-FR-56209), July 9, 2024, [§ 100.501](/on/2024-09-19/title-33/section-100.501) was amended by adding an entry in alphabetical order to table 4 to paragraph (i)(2); however, the amendment could not be incorporated due to inaccurate amendatory instruction.