Main Channel - New Jersey Pierhead Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
New Jersey Pierhead Channel
NY – UPPER BAY - Sailing Regatta
Mariners are advised that a sailing regatta is scheduled to be held in the Upper Bay south of Governors Island, near Bay Ridge Flats, beginning April 30, 2025 through October 19, 2025, on every Wednesday and Thursday between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Approximately 13 sailboats, 24-26 feet in length, with multiple motorized support vessels will participate. Interested mariners may contact the Executive Director on marine band radio channel 71 VHF-FM.

Boston North Channel - President Roads/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
President Roads
MA - WINTHROP – PRESIDENT ROADS – COTTAGE PARK STAR CLASS DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS – REGATTA – The Cottage Park Yacht Club is hosting the Star Class District Championships on September 12 through 14, 2025, from 10:00AM to 3:00PM in and around the area of President Roads or Broad Sound. The event will consist of approximately 15 sailing vessels approximately 22’ in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 617-306-8287. For more information, please contact Suzanne Hardy at 617-306-8287.
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Long Island Sound Eastern Part - Long Island Sound Western Part/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Long Island Sound Western Part
CT – LONG SILAND SOUND – DARIEN – REGATTA
Mariners advised that the Noroton YC Saturday Racing scheduled on Long Island Sound near Darien, CT. The event occurs every Saturday from May 24, 2025 until October 4, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Approximately (30) boats will be participating. Chart number: 12364. For event information contact: Morgan Connor: morgan.connor@gavial.com

Masonboro Inlet - Wrightsville Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Wrightsville Channel
General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Location:
Mariners are advised that the Carolina Yacht Club will host a series of regattas in the Atlantic Ocean near Masonboro Inlet and Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Approximately 45 regattas will take place from February 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026. Race coordinators will monitor local vessel traffic and can be contacted via VHF Marine Radio Channel 78. The sailing schedule can be found at www.carolinayachtclub.org. For any questions or comments, please contact the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Marine Event Coordinator at (571) 608-8783. No restrictions will be placed on the navigable channel.

Sector North Carolina, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) - Sector North Carolina, Territorial Sea/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector North Carolina, Territorial Sea
General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Location:
Mariners are advised that the Carolina Yacht Club will host a series of regattas in the Atlantic Ocean near Masonboro Inlet and Banks Channel in Wrightsville Beach, NC. Approximately 45 regattas will take place from February 24, 2025 through January 1, 2026. Race coordinators will monitor local vessel traffic and can be contacted via VHF Marine Radio Channel 78. The sailing schedule can be found at www.carolinayachtclub.org. For any questions or comments, please contact the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Marine Event Coordinator at (571) 608-8783. No restrictions will be placed on the navigable channel.

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Marblehead Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Marblehead Channel
MA – MARBLEHEAD – MARBLEHEAD RACING FALL SERIES 2025 – REGATTA – The Marblehead Racing Association and the Boston Yacht Club are hosting the Marblehead Racing Fall Series every Saturday from September 06th to September 20th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the waters off Marblehead Harbor, including Children’s Island Channel, Eagle Island Channel, Tinker’s Gong, Satan Rock including the Brimbles and Halfway Rock. The event will consist of approximately 20 vessels from 15’ to 33’ in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-258-7644. For more information, please contact Michael Michaud at 781-258-7644.
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Marblehead Channel - Marblehead Harbor/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Marblehead Harbor
MA – MARBLEHEAD – MARBLEHEAD CHOWDER CUP – REGATTA – The Corinthian Yacht Club is hosting the Marblehead Chowder Cup Regatta on September 28, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 16:30 PM in the vicinity of Marblehead Channel, Cat Island and Tinkers Gong in approximate position 42° 30’15”N, 070° 49’03.6”W. The event will consist of approximately 15 vessels from 28’ to 40’ in length . The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 978-618-2106. For more information, please contact Kenneth Adam at 978-618-2106.
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Chesapeake Channel - Piankatank River/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Piankatank River
VA – FISHING BAY – PIANKATANK RIVER – RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER
The Fishing Bay Yacht Club is sponsoring multiple regattas during the 2025 season from April 19 – November 8, 2025, in Fishing Bay, the Piankatank River, the Rappahannock River, and a portion of the Chesapeake Bay. The sailing regattas will be held each weekend from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting the area.

Marblehead Channel - Marblehead Harbor/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Marblehead Harbor
MA – MARBLEHEAD – SALEM SOUND – BYC WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING – REGATTA – The Boston Yacht Club is hosting the BYC Wednesday Night Racing every Wednesday night, from May 14, 2025, to September 17, 2025, in and around the vicinity of Salem Sound. The event will consist of approximately 30 sailing vessels varying in length between 24’-48’. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-258-7644. For more information, please contact Michael Michaud at 781-258-7644.

Weymouth Fore River - Hingham Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Hingham Bay
MA – HINGHAM – HINGHAM BAY – HINGHAM BAY WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACES – REGATTA – The Hingham Bay Racing is hosting the Hingham Bay Wednesday Night Races every Wednesday night, from May 14, 2025, to October 1, 2025, in and around the vicinity of Hingham Bay. The event will consist of approximately 30 sailing vessels varying in length between 24’-50’. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 617-312-7200. For more information, please contact Ted Matthews at 617-312-7200.

Weymouth Fore River - Hingham Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Hingham Bay
MA – HINGHAM – HINGHAM BAY – HINGHAM CHOWDER CUP – REGATTA – Hingham Bay Racing is hosting the Hingham Chowder Cup, September 20, 2025 in and around the vicinity of Hingham Bay. The event will consist of approximately 25 sailing vessels varying in length between 22’-55’. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 617-312-7200 or VHF Ch 68. For more information, please contact Ted Matthews at 617-312-7200.

Marblehead Channel - Marblehead Harbor/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Marblehead Harbor
MARBLEHEAD – MASSACHUSETTS – FALL LASER ILCA SERIES – REGATTA – The Eastern Yacht Club is hosting the Fall Laser ILCA Series Regatta Series every Sunday from September 14, 2025, to November 23, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the vicinity of Marblehead Harbor. The event will consist of approximately 30 vessels, all of which are 14’ in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-475-4120. For more information, please contact Jud Smith at 781-475-2140.

MA – MARBLEHEAD – MARBLEHEAD HARBOR – EYC J70 CORINTHIAN WORLDS – REGATTA – The Eastern Yacht Club is hosting the J70 Corinthian World Championship Regatta from September 24th, 2025 to September 28th, 2025 from 09:00 AM to 6:00 PM in and around the vicinity of Marblehead Harbor. The event will consist of approximately 100 sailing vessels 23’ in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-475-2140. For more information, please contact Jud Smith at 781-475-2140.

MA – MARBLEHEAD – MARBLEHEAD HARBOR – POT LUCK REGATTA – REGATTA
The Eastern Yacht Club is hosting the Pot Luck Regatta on September 20, 2025, from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, in and around the area of Marblehead Harbor. The event will consist of approximately 25 sailing vessels varying in length from 24’-50’. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-475-2140. For more information, please contact Jud Smith at 781-475-2140.

MA – MARBLEHEAD – MARBLEHEAD HARBOR – EASTERN YACHT CLUB PUMPKIN PURSUIT SERIES – REGATTA
The Eastern Yacht Club is hosting the Pumpkin Pursuit Series on Sundays from October 5th to October 19th, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM in and around the area of Marblehead Harbor. The events will consist of approximately 25 sailing vessels varying in length between 24’-50’ in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-475-2140. For more information, please contact Jud Smith at 781-475-2140.

MA – MARBLEHEAD – MARBLEHEAD HARBOR RACE – HALLOWEEN TEAM – REGATTA The Eastern Yacht Club is hosting the Halloween Team Race from October 25 to October 26, 2024, from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, in and around the area of Marblehead Harbor. The event will consist of approximately 12 sailing vessels approximately 22’ in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-475-2140. For more information, please contact Jud Smith at 781-475-2140.

Chesapeake Channel - Chesapeake Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Chesapeake Bay
VA – SOUTHERN CHESAPEAKE BAY
The Broad Bay Sailing Association is sponsoring the Little Creek Racers Wednesday Night Series on April 9th through November 27th in the Southern Chesapeake Bay, off the shores of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA. The sailboats will begin transiting to the racing area at 4:30 p.m. Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting the area.

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Scituate Harbor Approach/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Scituate Harbor Approach
MA – SCITUATE – SCITUATE SAILING RACING FALL SERIES – REGATTA – The Satuit Yacht Club is hosting the Scituate Sailing Racing Fall Series every Sunday from September 7, 2025, to October 5, 2025 in and around Scituate Harbor from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The event will consist of a weekly regatta, consisting of approximately 15 vessels, all 24’ – 50’ in length. The vessel responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-635-6589. For more information, please contact James Plassman at 781-635-6589.

Puget Sound - Shilshole Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Shilshole Bay
09 APR - 24 SEP 2025, 1730-2030 each Wednesday. Sailing Races in Shilshole Bay between West Point and Richmond Beach.

Puget Sound - Shilshole Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Shilshole Bay
10 APR - 25 SEP 2025, 1730-2100 each Thursday. Sailing Race in Shilshole Bay

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Scituate Harbor Approach/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Scituate Harbor Approach
MASSACHUSETTS – SCITUATE – SCITUATE SAILING INVITATIONAL – REGATTA – The Satuit Boat Club is hosting the Scituate Sailing Racing Scituate Invitational Race on Saturday July 13, 2024, in and around Scituate Harbor. The event will consist of a 4-hour regatta, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, consisting of approximately 20 sailing vessels, all 19’ to 45’ in length. The vessel responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-635-6589. For more information, please contact James Plassman at 781-635-6589.

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Scituate Harbor Approach/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Scituate Harbor Approach
MA – SCITUATE – SCITUATE SAILING CHOWDER CUP RACE – REGATTA – The Satuit Boat Club is hosting the Scituate Sailing Chowder Cup Race on Saturday September 20, 2025, in and around Scituate Harbor. The event will consist of a 4-hour regatta, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, consisting of approximately 15 sailing vessels, all 24’ to 50’ in length. The vessel responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-635-6589. For more information, please contact James Plassman at 781-635-6589.

Detroit River - Lake St. Clair/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Lake St. Clair
General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Windsor Yacht Club Wednesday Night Series

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Salem Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Salem Channel
MA – BEVERLY – SALEM SOUND – JYT THURSDAY NIGHT RACING – REGATTA – The Jubilee Yacht Club is hosting the JYT Thursday Night Races every Thursday night, from May 22, 2025, to October 2, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM in and around the vicinity of Salem Sound. The event will consist of approximately 30 sailing vessels varying in length from 22’-40’. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 978-771-2267 or VHF CH 72. For more information, please contact Patty Soliozy at 978-771-2267.

Detroit River - Lake St. Clair/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Lake St. Clair
Lake Shore Sail Club Sunday Races

Quantuck Canal - Moriches Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Moriches Bay
CT – MORICHES BAY – REMSENBURG – REGATTA
Mariners advised that the Westhampton YC scheduled multiple events on Moriches Bay near Remsenburg, NY. The event occurs: Defrost Series (Sat) - March 22, 2025 to May 3, 2025; Summer Series (Sat) - May 17, 2025 to August 22, 2025; Summer Sailing Lessons (M-F) - June 30, 2025 to August 22, 2025; Fall series (Sat/Sun) - September 7, 2025 to October 19, 2025; GSBYRA Junior Regatta - August 21 and 22, 2025; Instructor Challenge - July 20, 2025; Labor Day Race - August 30, 2025; and Queen of the Bay Race - August 31, 2025. Chart number: 12352. For event information contact: Dave Kisla: davekisla@gmail.com

Sector San Juan, Territorial Sea/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector San Juan, Territorial Sea
The U.S. Coast Guard will be enforcing a Special Local Regulation for the St. Thomas Carnival Boat Race 2025 described in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 100.701 Table 1 on April 28, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The regulated area encompasses all waters of St. Thomas Harbor encompassed within the following points:
i. Race Area. All waters of the St. Thomas Harbor located around Hassel Island, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.2′ N, 64°56.1′ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 18°19.7′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence south to Point 3 in position 18°19.4′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence southwest to point 4 in position 18°19.3′ N, 64°56.0′ W; thence northwest to point 5 in position 18°19.9′ N, 64°56.5′ W; thence northeast to point 6 in position 18°20.2′ N, 064°56.3′ W; thence east back to origin.
ii. Jet Ski Race Area. All waters encompassed the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.1′ N, 64°55.9′ W; thence west to Point 2 in position 18°20.1′ N, 64°56.1′ W; thence north to Point 3 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°56.1′ W; thence east to Point 4 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°55.9′ W; thence south back to origin.
iii. Buffer Zone. All waters of the St. Thomas Harbor located around Hassel Island, encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°55.9′ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 18°19.7′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence south to Point 3 in position 18°19.3′ N, 64°55.72′ W; thence southwest to Point 4 in position 18°19.2′ N, 64°56′ W; thence northwest to Point 5 in position 18°19.9′ N, 64°56.5′ W; thence northeast to Point 6 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°56.3′ W; thence east back to origin.
iv. Spectator Area. All waters of the St. Thomas Harbor located east of Hassel Island, encompassed within the following points: Starting at Point 1 in position 18°20.3′ N, 64°55.8′ W; thence southeast to Point 2 in position 18°19.9′ N, 64°55.7′ W; thence northeast to Point 3 in position 18°20.2′ N, 64°55.5′ W; thence northwest back to origin.
The U.S. Coast Guard may be contacted via VHF-FM channel 16. For more information, contact Mr. Halvor E. Hart III at (340) 690-4325 or via email at hhart@usvitourism.vi.

Detroit River - Lake St. Clair/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Lake St. Clair
Detroit Cup Racing - Bayview Yacht Club

Long Distance Race - Bayview Yacht Club

Boston North Channel - President Roads/General/Marine Events/Other
President Roads
MA – BOSTON – INNER HARBOR – FAN PIER – RED BULL CLIFF DIVING – Dive Event Hangman Productions is hosting the Red Bull Cliff Diving Championships, from September 18th through September 20th, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The event will take place in the vicinity of Fan Pier Marina, outside of the Boston Institute of Contemporary Art. The event will consist of 24 divers with multiple support vessels. September 18th, and 19th, are reserved for practice dive days with no official competition until September 20th. HIGH RECREATIONAL VESSEL TRAFFIC IS EXPECTED. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 813-401-2379. For more information, please contact Andrew Markey at 813-401-2379. On scene patrol vessels will be monitoring VHF Ch. 13. Mariners are advised to use caution and proceed at headway speed to minimize wake.

Ambrose Channel - Main Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Main Channel
NY/NJ – UPPER BAY – Sailing Regatta
Mariners are advised that a weekly reoccurring regatta is scheduled on the Upper Bay of New York Harbor, every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from May 13, 2025, until October 16, 2025, at 6:30 pm until 8:30 pm. Approximately 15 sailing vessels will maneuver on various courses on the Upper Bay, between Ellis Island and Governors Island. Interested mariners may contact the race coordinator on VHF-FM Channel 68 during the scheduled regattas for further information.

Delaware River - Delaware River Main Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Delaware River Main Channel
Location:
There will be a sailboat race series held by the New Castle Sailing Club on the Delaware River near Battery Park in New Castle, DE every Saturday starting on May 3, 2025, until October 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sailing races will be held outside of the main navigational channel. The event sponsor will have a vessel on scene that will be monitoring VHF radio channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to use caution when transiting the area. For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay, Waterways Management Division, at (206) 815-6688, option 3

West Penobscot Bay - Rockland Harbor/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Rockland Harbor
ME – Rockland Harbor – ROCKLAND – Sailboat Race
Mariners are advised that the Rockland Yacht Club Tuesday Night Racing is scheduled to be held Northeast of Seal Ledge in Rockland Harbor. The event will be held every Tuesday from June, 10 to September 16, 2025 beginning at 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. each day. Approximately ten 20’-35’ sail boats will be participating. The event will take place in Rockland, Maine. For event information: Laura Shields-Haas, (504) 957-6149.

Boston North Channel - President Roads/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
President Roads
MA – BOSTON INNER HARBOR – CONSTITUTION YACHT CLUB WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACING FALL SERIES – REGATTA – The Constitution Yacht Club is hosting the CYC Wednesday Night Racing Fall Series, every Wednesday from August 20, 2025, to September 24, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The event will take place in Boston Inner Harbor from Pier 6 in Charlestown to the Red “10” buoy. The event will consist of approximately 18 sailing vessels, ranging from 28’ to 42’. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 860-608-6792. For more information, please contact Ryan Wagner at 860-608-6792.

Main Channel - Hudson River/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Hudson River
NY – HUDSON RIVER – CHELSEA – Boat Regatta
Mariners are advised that a boat regatta of approximately 30 sailboats of various sizes is scheduled to occur every Sunday afternoon, Wednesday evening, and most Saturdays and holidays from May 17, 2025, through October 12, 2025, between 6:00 p.m. and sunset on Wednesdays and 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekends and holidays in the vicinity of Chelsea, NY. Interested mariners may contact the Event Coordinator on marine band radio channel 16/72 VHF-FM

LAKE HURON - Tawas/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Tawas
CRAM Tawas Sailboat Regatta. Saturday 9/13 - Racing from 11AM - 4PM (Distance race
in Tawas Bay)
Sunday 9/14 - Racing from 10:30AM - 2PM (buoy racing
off the cost of Tawas State Park)

Boston North Channel - President Roads/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
MA – CHARLESTOWN – BOSTON INNER HARBOR – COURAGEOUS SAILING YOUTH FALL PROGRAM – REGATTA – The Courageous Sailing Center is hosting the Courageous Sailing Youth Fall Program every Monday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM from August 11, 2025, to October 31, 2025, in and around the vicinity of Pier 4 Charlestown, Boston Inner Harbor. The event will consist of approximately 15 sailing vessels varying in length from 14’-26’ with 3 support craft. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 603-401-5114. For more information, please contact Alexe Taylor at 603-401-5114.

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Nahant Bay Approach/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Nahant Bay Approach
MA – SWAMPSCOTT - NAHANT BAY – SYC THURSDAY NIGHT RACES – REGATTA – The Swampscott Yacht Club is hosting the SYC Thursday Night Race every Thursday, from June 5, 2025, to October 16, 2025, in and around Nahant Bay. The event will consist of up to 15 sailing vessels all ranging from 20’ to 50’ in length. The person responsible for on-scene safety can be reached at 617-902-8627. For more information, please contact Matt Bachman at 617-902-8627.

Grosse Point Sail Club - Sundown Races - Tuesdays at 6 p.m.

Weymouth Fore River - Hingham Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Hingham Bay
MA – HINGHAM BAY / NANTASKET ROADS – THE GREAT CHASE – REGATTA – The Hull Yacht Club is hosting The Great Chase Regatta on September 13, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM in the vicinity of Hingham Bay and Nantasket Roads. The event will consist of approximately 100 vessels ranging from 20’ to 50’ in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 781-820-4414. For more information, please contact Kevin Logue at 781-820-4800.

Portland Harbor - Casco Bay Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Casco Bay Channel
LNM
ME – CASCO BAY – Boat Race
Mariners are advised that the Portland Yacht Club Thursday Night Races are scheduled to be held in Casco Bay in the vicinity of Falmouth, ME. The event will be held every Thursday from June 19, 2025 through September 18, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Approximately twenty-five 15’-50’ sailboats will be participating. Chart number: 13290. For event information contact: Club Manager, 207-781-9820.

Portland Harbor - Casco Bay Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Casco Bay Channel
ME – CASCO BAY – CLAPBOARD ISLAND – Boat Race
Mariners are advised the Portland Yacht Club Tuesday Night Racing and Lobster Bowl Regatta is scheduled to be held in Casco Bay in the vicinity of Clapboard Island, ME. The event will be held every Tuesday from June 24, 2025 to September 9th and the Lobster Bowl Regatta portion will be held on September 13 and 14, 2025 from 18:00 a.m. to 21:00 p.m. Approximately 20, 30’ sailboats will be participating. Chart number: 13290. For event information contact: Club Manager, 207-781-9120.

East Passage - Newport Harbor/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Newport Harbor
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – 2025 ILYC SHIELDS ALOHA CUP SERIES – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the 2025 ILYC Shields Aloha Cup Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity north of the Newport Bridge in Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place on June 29, July 20, August 24, and September 13, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. Expect up to 10 vessels, 30 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit to the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 486-5318.

Greenwich Bay Approach - Greenwich Bay/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
Greenwich Bay
RI – GREENWICH BAY – WARWICK INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS – FIREWORKS
Mariners are advised that the Warwick Independence Day Firework Display is scheduled to be held from a barge in Greenwich Bay in the vicinity of Oakland Beach, Warwick, RI. The event will take place on July 3, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution and to maintain a minimum distance of two hundred ten (210) feet from the fireworks launching platform. Interested parties may contact the person in charge by VHF Channel 16.

Sector Northern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
Sector Northern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)
NH – RYE BEACH – RYE – NH – Fireworks
Mariners are advised that the Rye Beach Club Fireworks display is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Rye Beach in Rye, NH. The fireworks display will take place on July 3, 2025 from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a rain date of July 6, 2025. All mariners transiting the area should exercise caution. Chart number: 13283. For event information contact: President of Rye Beach Club, (978) 664-0057.

Sector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea - Sector Los Angeles, Submerged Land Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Boat Parade
Sector Los Angeles, Submerged Land Act (SLA)
The Irvine Company's marina division will be conducting a marine event that will temporarily impede the channel from 3:00pm on 19 September 2025 until 7:00pm on 20 September 2025 at 33.61569N -117.90502W. The impediment of anchors into Newport Bay will be marked by brightly colored buoys. Mariners are requested to transit the area with caution. For more details or comments, contact 949-721-0111.

Frenchman Bay - Eastern Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Eastern Bay
Mariners are advised that the Harraseeket Youth Regatta is scheduled to be held around Harraseeket River to Bustins Island, near the vicinity of Freeport, ME. The event will be held from 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p .m. on July 16-17, 2025. Chart number: 13260. For event information contact: Regatta POC Henry Bliss III, (207) 650-7381.

Rich Passage - SinclairInlet/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
SinclairInlet
15 AUG-19 SEP 2025, Fridays 1800-2000. Annual sailboat race series which takes place on Friday nights in Sinclair Inlet, near Port Orchard, WA.

Sector San Diego, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) - Mission Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Mission Bay
Thunderboats Unlimited, Inc is sponsoring the San Diego Bay fair event involving 125 participants racing powerboats in Mission Bay on September 12-16 2025, from 0600-1800. A special local regulation has been established encompassing the navigable waters of Mission Bay to include Fiesta Island, the east side of Vacation Isle, and Crown Point Shores. Mariners will be prohibited from transiting through the special local regulation area during this period; All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. For more details or comments, contact Mr. Bob Davies at 858-578-7454.

Approaches To San Diego Bay - San Diego Bay/General/Marine Events/Swim
San Diego Bay
The Honor Foundation will be sponsoring the Swim for Special Operations Forces (SOF) event on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 7:30AM to 11:30 AM. This event will consist of approximately 110 participants swimming on a course starting in Glorietta Bay on Coronado Island, proceeding to Tidelands Park, moving north along the shoreline to Bayview Park, then crossing the channel to the USS MIDWAY. A special local regulation will be in effect, encompassing all navigable waters around the swim course. Mariners will be prohibited from transiting through the special local regulation area during this period. For more details or comments, contact Jason Goyanko at 571-428-5354.

West Penobscot Bay - Fox Island Thorofare/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Fox Island Thorofare
Mariners are advised that the Camden Classics Cup Regatta is scheduled to be held around Western Penobscot Bay near the vicinity of Camden, ME. The event will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 17:00 p.m. on July 25, 2025, July 26, 2025, and July 27, 2025. Chart number: 13260. For event information contact: Peter Gerard (214) 244-4955.

Sector San Diego, Territorial Sea - Sector San Diego, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector San Diego, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)
San Diego Yacht Club will be sponsoring the Finn Pacific Coast Championship on September 13 – 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The event will consist of 16 sailing vessels racing at POS 32-39.5N/117-11.7W and continuing to the prevailing wind direction. Mariners are advised to use due caution when transiting the area during the event. For more details or comments, contact Jeff Johnson at 619-758-6310.

Whitehall Narrows - Main Passage/General/Marine Events/Other
Main Passage
Mariners are advised that the Major League Fishing-BFL is scheduled to be held in Lake Champlain in vicinity of Plattsburgh, NY. The tournament will be held on August 2, 2025 from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area Chart number: 5161. For event information contact: Tournament Point of Contact, (270) 293-0060.

Main Channel - Hudson River/General/Marine Events/Swim
Hudson River
General/Marine Events/Swim
NY – SAUGERTIES– ESOPUS CREEK - Swim
Mariners are advised that a swim event is scheduled for September 15, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. within the waters of Esopus Creek, behind the Waterside Spa in Saugerties, NY. Approximately 250 participants broken up into smaller groups will swim various courses ranging from 100 meters to 1.2 miles in length. Ulster County Sheriff’s Dive team along with various support vessels will assist this event. This swim is part of the Alpha Win Saugerties Triathlon and is anticipated to have landside spectators along the shoreline next to the Waterside Spa.

Sector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea - Sector Los Angeles, Submerged Land Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Other
Sector Los Angeles, Submerged Land Act (SLA)
The Ocean Institute will be sponsoring the Ocean Institute Maritime Festival on September 12 – 14, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time each day, offshore of Dana Point Harbor, CA. The event will involve approximately 10 wooden tall ships ranging in length from 50 – 100 feet, participating in a mock battle, engaging in close maneuvers and firing blank charges. A special local regulation will be enforced for the duration of the event, encompassing all navigable waters around the marine event location and bound by the following coordinates:
33.4475N
-117.70555W
33.45888N
-117.72416
33.45972N
-117.70472W
-117.70361W
All mariners are requested to transit the area with caution, for more information contact Jack Parker: (949) 391-3706

Sector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea - Sector Los Angeles, Submerged Land Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector Los Angeles, Submerged Land Act (SLA)
The Long Beach Yacht Club will be sponsoring the Catalina Island Series – Fall Long Point sailboat regatta on September 13 – 14, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The event will involve approximately 27 sailing vessels racing on a course starting in the Long Beach Outer Harbor near Chaffee Island, through Queen’s Gate, across the San Pedro Channel to Long Point, Catalina. Participants will return to Long Beach, CA using the same course the following day. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting in the vicinity of the regatta. For more details or comments, contact Craig Jarvis at 562-598-9401 x113.

Rich Passage - SinclairInlet/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
SinclairInlet
27 SEP 2025, 1000-1800. Annual Sailing regatta in Sinclair Inlet and Port Orchard. Vessels choose what order to round marks and are required to keep clear of military and commercial traffic.

Puget Sound - Shilshole Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Shilshole Bay
13-14 SEP 2025, 1100-1800 each day. Saturday begins near Shilshole Bay and finishes at Pt. Madison. Sunday's course is reverse of Saturday.

Admiralty Inlet - Puget Sound/General/Marine Events/Other
Puget Sound
20-21 SEP 2025, 0800-1300 each day. Fishing competition throughout Puget Sound Marine Areas 8-2, 9, and 10.

27-28 SEP 2025, 100-1600 each day. Sailing race in Shilshole Bay, east of the traffic lanes, between West Point and Richmond Beach.

14 SEP 2025, 1100-1700. Sailing race in Shilshole Bay.

13 SEP 2025, 1100-1800. Casual sailing regatta in Shilshole Bay.

20 SEP 2025, 1000-2000. Sailing regatta in Shilshole Bay between Tyee Shoal and Richmond Beach.

27 SEP 2025, 1100-1700. Sailing regatta where participants will start from outside Shilshole Bay Marina, rounding either the West Point buoy or Meadow Point buoy before crossing the sound and finishing outside of Port Madison. Boats will cross the VTS lanes once.

Sector Los Angeles, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Channel Islands Harbor/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Channel Islands Harbor
The Del Rey and Channel Islands Yacht Clubs will be sponsoring the Channel Islands to Marina Del Rey Race on September 20, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The event will involve approximately 50 sailing vessels ranging 25 – 85 feet in length racing on a course starting near Oxnard and finishing near Marina Del Rey. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting in the vicinity of the event. For more details or comments, contact Brendan Huffman at 818-631-8216.

President Roads - Mystic River/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
Mystic River
MA - SOMERVILLE – MYSTIC RIVER – RIVERFEST – FIREWORKS – Pyrotecnico is hosting the Riverfest Fireworks on September 13, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the area around the Mystic River, Somerville, MA in approximate position 42°23.9′ N, 071°04.8′ W. The event will consist of approximately 1 barge and tug, and 1 pontoon vessel. The person responsible for on-scene safety can be reached at 603-235-4656. For more information, please contact Tara Hughgill at 603-532-8324.
Chart: 13727
§ 165.118 Safety Zones; recurring annual events held in Coast Guard Sector Boston Captain of the Port Zone.
9.3 Somerville Riverfest Fireworks • Event Type: Fireworks Display.
• Sponsor: Federal Realty Investment Trust.
• Date: A one-day event on Saturday during the last weekend of September, as specified in the USCG District 1 Local Notice to Mariners.
• Location: All waters of the Mystic River within a 350-yard radius of the fireworks barge located at position 42°23.9′ N, 071°04.8′ W (NAD 83).

Portland Harbor Approach - Broad Sound/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Broad Sound
MA – BROAD SOUND – NAHANT BAY – KING OF CLUBS – REGATTA
The Nahant Dory Club is hosting the King of Clubs Regatta in and around Nahant Bay and Borad Sound September 07, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Rain date is September 14, 2025. The event will consist of approximately 25 vessels ranging from 20’ to 38’ in length. The person responsible for on-scene safety can be reached at 508-878-1203. For more information, please contact Scott Bradley at 508-878-1203.

Plum Island Sound - Merrimack River/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
Merrimack River
MA – HAVERHILL – MERRIMACK RIVER – HAVERHILL RIVER RUCKUS – FIREWORKS –
Team Haverhill is hosting the Haverhill River Ruckus Fireworks on September 13, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 8:30 PM from a barge in the Merrimack River in approximate position 42°46’17”N, 071°05’02”W. Rain date is 14SEP25. The event will consist of 30-minute fireworks display. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 603-966-5099. For more information, please contact Scott Leary at 603-966-5099.

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Nahant Harbor/General/Marine Events/Swim
Nahant Harbor
MA – BOSTON – NAHANT – EGG ROCK SCRAMBLE SWIM – SWIM
The Mass. Open Water Swimming Association is hosting the Egg Rock Scramble Swim on September 14, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM. The event will consist of approximately 15 swimmers and their support craft entering the water at Short Beach in Nahant, out and around Egg Rock ending back to Short Beach in Nahant. The event will take approximately 3 hours to complete. The vessel responsible for on scene safety will be monitoring VHF Ch. 72. For more information, please contact Mina Elnaccash at 617-216-2274.

Sector St. Petersburg, Territorial Sea - Sector St. Petersburg, Submerged Land Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector St. Petersburg, Submerged Land Act (SLA)
26237
The U.S. Coast Guard will be enforcing a special local regulation for the duration of the Clearwater Offshore Nationals Powerboat Race on the waters of the Gulf of America in Clearwater, FL from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m. September 27 and 28, 2025. No vessels may enter the area within the special local regulation without prior approval of the Patrol Commander. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16. For further information please contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg at (866) 881-1392.

Strait of Juan De Fuca - Sequim Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sequim Bay
13 SEP 2025, 0930-1400. Sailing regatta in Sequim Bay

Strait of Juan De Fuca - Sequim Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sequim Bay
20 SEP 2025, 0930-1400. Paddle races in Sequim Bay.

Hale Passage - Bellingham Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Bellingham Bay
13-14 SEP 2025, 0900-1700. Sailing regatta in Bellingham Bay.

Strait of Juan De Fuca - Admiralty Inlet/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Admiralty Inlet
04 OCT 2025, 0900-1800. Regatta begins and ends Apple Cove Point near Kingston. North to Foulweather Bluff buoy R2. East to Scatchet Head Buoy G1.

Shilshole Bay - Lake Union/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Lake Union
05 OCT 2025, 0600-1500. Annual rowing regatta held on Lake Union in Seattle, WA. This regatta features a variety of boat classes, including Collegiate 2-, 4+, and 8+, allowing athletes to compete in multiple races across different categories. It is USRowing sanctioned and the racecourse spans 4,000 meters. Participants range from high school, collegiate, and masters rowers, with divisions for novice, adaptive, and open gender events. Crews launch from boathouse around the lake and spectators watch from Gas Works Park.

11-12 OCT 2025, 1000-1600 each day. 2 day buoy regatta in the vicinity of Shilshole Bay, East of all shipping lanes with race courses set between West Point and Richmond beach.

Lower Mississippi River - Ohio River/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Ohio River
Continuing until October 29, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., each Wednesday, the Derby City Sailboat Race will be held between approximate Miles 596.0 and 597.0. Mariners may contact the event sponsor at (502) 592-5149, for additional information. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area during the event periods.

Salem Channel - Salem South Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Salem South Channel
MA – MARBLEHEAD – SALEM SOUND – BYC ETCHELLS NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS – REGATTA – The Boston Yacht Club is hosting the Etchells New England Championships from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM on October 10th – 12th, 2025, in and around the vicinity of Salem Sound and Marblehead Harbor. The event will consist of approximately 30 sailing vessels 33’ in length. The person responsible for on-scene safety can be reached at 617-548-9333. For more information, please contact Michael Michaud at 781-258-7644.

Boston North Channel - President Roads/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
MA - BOSTON – BOSTON HARBOR – MURRAY FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION – FIREWORKS – Pyrotecnico is hosting the Murray Family Charitable Foundation Fireworks Display on September 13, 2025, from 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM in the area of Long Wharf, Boston Harbor. The event will consist of approximately 100 spectator vessels, 1 barge and 1 tug. A 700’ safety zone will be maintained around the tug and barge. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 603-235-4656. For more information, please contact Tara Hughgill at 603-532-8324.
Chart: 13272

Cape May Inlet - New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway
General/Marine Events/Fireworks
A BARGE-BASED FIREWORKS DISPLAY IS SCHEDULED TO OCCUR ON BARNEGAT BAY OFF OF SHIPS BOTTOM, NJ, ON SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 FROM 8:30 PM TO 9:40 PM. THE FIREWORKS BARGE WILL BE LOCATED AT APPROXIMATE POSITION LATITUDE 39°39'08.93"N, LONGITUDE 074°11'17.23"W. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO STAY A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE BARGE, HEED DIRECTION OF ON SCENE SAFETY VESSELS AND TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.

Sector Delaware Bay, Terrorial Sea - Sector Delaware Bay, Submerged Land Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Other
Sector Delaware Bay, Submerged Land Act (SLA)
General/Marine Events/Airshow
The 2025 Ocean City Airshow will occur over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean adjacent to Ocean City, NJ on September 14, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. A special local regulation will be enforced during the above times restricting access to an area bounded by a line drawn between the following points:
No vessel may enter, remain in, or transit through this area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or official event patrol. Official event patrol can be contacted on VHF-FM CH 16.

Eagle Point - Delaware River/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
Delaware River
General/Marine Events/Fireworks
A barge-based fireworks display is scheduled to occur on the Delaware River adjacent to RCA Pier in Camden, NJ. The fireworks display will be from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30p.m. on September 26, 2025. A safety zone will be in effect for the duration of the fireworks display to include all navigable waters within a 500-foot radius of the fireworks barge located at approximate position latitude 39°56'53.65"N, longitude 75°08'03.43"W. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the safety zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or official on-scene patrol. Mariners may contact official patrol on-scene via VHF radio channels 13 or 16.

San Diego Bay - Zuniga Jetty/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Zuniga Jetty
The San Diego Yacht Club will be sponsoring the Beneteau Cup on September 20 – 21, 2025, from 11 AM to 5:30 PM each day. The event will involve 36 sailing vessels racing on a course in Coronado Roads, centered at approximately 32 38.0N/117 10.7W. Mariners are advised to use due caution when transiting the area during the event. For more details or comments, contact Jeff Johnson at 619-933-9922.

Approaches To San Diego Bay - San Diego Bay/General/Marine Events/Swim
San Diego Bay
KOZ events will be sponsoring the San Diego Triathlon Classic at Spanish Landing in San Diego Bay on September 14, 2024 from 6 AM to 8 AM. The event will involve approximately 900 participants swimming on a 1500 meter swim. Mariners are advised to use due caution when transiting near the event area. For more details or comments, contact Tobias Panek at 858-255-9709.

Sector San Diego, Territorial Sea - Sector San Diego, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector San Diego, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)
Nautiwater Racing will be sponsoring Lake Havasu Watercross on September 18-21, 2025, from 8 am to 6 pm each day. The event will involve personal watercraft races near Lake Havasu State Park and navigate around 40 buoys for 10-20 minutes. Mariners are advised to use due caution when transiting near the event area. For more details or comments, contact Terry Hiebert at 316-312-4049.

East Passage - Newport Harbor/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Newport Harbor
RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – JAMESTOWN YACHT CLUB WEEKLY RACING SERIES FALL 2025 – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the Jamestown Yacht Club Weekly Racing Series Fall 2025 is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Goat Island, Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place weekly from Sunday, September 07, through Sunday, October 05, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Expect up to 40 vessels, 20-60 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 782-7271 or by VHF Channel 72.

Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) - Buzzards Bay Main Channel/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Buzzards Bay Main Channel
MA – BUZZARDS BAY– US SAILING CHAMPIONSHIP OF CHAMPIONS – RACE/REGATTA
Mariners are advised that the US Sailing Championship of Champions is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Padanaram Harbor, Buzzards Bay, MA. The event will take place from Wednesday, September 10, through Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Expect up to 25 vessels, 15 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (508) 843-4426.

Hillsborough Cut C Channel - Sparkman Channel/General/Marine Events/Other
Sparkman Channel
General/Marine Events/Other
27134
A high concentration of small sailing vessels will be in the vicinity of Davis Islands, Tampa, FL from 4-7 PM M-F and 9AM to 4 PM Sat and Sun. Starting September 2025 and continuing to May 2026. Mariners are advised to exercise caution while in the vicinity of the sailing vessels.

Boston North Channel - President Roads/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
MA - BOSTON – BOSTON HARBOR – PRIVATE WEDDING FIREWORKS – FIREWORKS – Pyrotecnico is hosting a private wedding Fireworks Display on September 27, 2025, from 7:30 PM to 8:00 PM in the area off Long Wharf, Boston Harbor. The event will consist of 1 barge and 1 tug. A 700’ safety zone will be maintained around the tug and barge. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 603-235-4656. For more information, please contact Tara Hughgill at 603-532-8324.
Chart: 13272

Sector Northern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Swim
Sector Northern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)
General/Marine Events/Swim
LNM
ME – RYE BEACH – RYE – NEFSA Isle of Shoals Swim
Mariners are advised that the NEFSA Isle of Shoals Swim is scheduled to be held offshore Rye, NH, starting on Appledore Island and Finishing on Rye Beach. The Swim will be held September 6, 2025, 8:30a.m.4:00p.m.; Approximately 18 swimmers will be participating. Mariners are advised to transit the areas between 42 N; -70.617778 W and 43.027362 N; -70W with caution. Chart number: 13283. For event information: Point of Contact, 603-380-6005.

Portland Harbor Approach - Merriconeag Sound Approach/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Merriconeag Sound Approach
ME – Harpswell Sound – HARPSWELL – Sailboat Race
Mariners are advised that the Nick Barnett Trophy Race is scheduled to be held in vicinity of Schiller Coastal Studies Center in Harpswell Sound. The event will be held September 13, 2025 beginning at 10:30 a.m. – 06:00 p.m. each day. Approximately sixty four 14’ sail boats will be participating. The event will take place in Harpswell, Maine. Chart number: 13260. For event information: Point of Contact, (718) 986-8470.

Sector Charleston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Charleston Harbor/General/Marine Events/Swim
Charleston Harbor
General/Marine Events/Swim
27623
The Swim Around Charleston will take place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The twelve-mile swim will start at Remleys Point in Mount Pleasant, SC, cross the main shipping channel in the vicinity of Drum Island, continue along the Charleston peninsula and up the Ashley River, finishing at the Charleston County WO Thomas Jr. Boat Landing near the I-526 Bridge.
The official event patrol will enforce a moving safety zone to protect the participants of this event. The safety zone will encompass all waters surrounding participants and safety vessels, extending 50-yards in front, 50-yards behind, and 100-yards on either side. No one shall enter, transit, moor, anchor, or remain within the safety zone unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or designated representative. All persons requesting to transit through the safety zone must contact official event patrol via VHF-FM channel 16.

Sector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector Los Angeles, Territorial Sea
The Ben Did Go 10.0 paddle event will be taking place on September 13, 2025, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will involve approximately 125 participants on prone paddle boards, in addition to supporting vessels, travelling on a course starting in Avalon, Catalina Island, and finishing at Newport Beach Pier. Mariners are advised to use caution when traveling in the vicinity of the event. The event PIC can be reached at 949-439-2477 during the event. For more details or comments, contact Robert Williams at 714-454-3731.

Sector Boston, Submerged Land Act (SLA) - Essex Bay/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Essex Bay
MA – IPSWICH BAY – IPSWICH RIVER – LABOR IN VAIN, IPSWICH ILLUMINATION FESTIVAL PADDLE – PADDLE RACE – The Town of Ipswich MA is hosting the 2025 Ipswich illuminations Festival and the Labor in Vain Paddle Race on November 1, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM from Pavilion Beach to the Ipswich Town Wharf on the Ipswich River. The event will consist of a paddle race with approximately 50 kayak, canoe and Stand Up Paddle Boards ranging from 5’-14’ feet in length. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 978-356-4343. For more information, please contact LT Jon Hubbard at 978-356-4343.

Lower Mississippi River - Ohio River/General/Marine Events/Other
Ohio River
On September 13, 2025, from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m., the Parkersburg Paddlefest marine event will be held between approximate Miles 184.3 and 188.0. The U.S. Coast Guard COTP Ohio Valley has established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard or a designated representative. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16. Mariners may contact Sector Ohio Valley at (800) 253-7465, for additional information.

Approaches To San Diego Bay - San Diego Bay/General/Marine Events/Other
San Diego Bay
The Gaylord Hotel will be sponsoring a grand opening ceremony on September 18, 2025, from 6:30 PM to 6:40 PM. The event will involve three safety observation vessels and a helicopter performing acrobatics. The helicopter acrobatics will occur in San Diego South Bay adjacent to the Gaylord Hotel on 1000 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910. Mariners are advised to avoid transiting the event area unless directed by a safety vessel. For more details or comments, contact Stan Gray at 530-370-2748.

Lower Mississippi River - Ohio River/General/Marine Events/Fireworks
Ohio River
On September 13, 2025, from 9:00 p.m. until 9:45 p.m., the Sistersville City Fireworks Display will be held in the vicinity of Mile 137.7, at Sistersville City Park Ferry Landing. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area during the event period. The Sistersville Fire Department will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16. Mariners may contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley at (800) 253-7465, for additional information.

Sector Key West, Territorial Sea - Sector Key West, Submerged Land Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Swim
Sector Key West, Submerged Land Act (SLA)
The Alligator Reef Lighthouse Swim will be held on September 13, 2025, on the navigable waters of the Atlantic
Ocean in Islamorada, FL. This event will consist of approximately 500 swimmers completing a race event starting at Amara Cay Resort, Islamorada, FL, moving southeast to the area off of Alligator Reef Lighthouse and returning northwest back to Amara Cay Resort.
The Safety Zone will be enforced by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Key West, FL for this event. The regulated area
encompasses all waters of the Atlantic Ocean within 100-yards on either side of the swim course beginning at a point 24-53.97N / 080-39.25W thence to 24-51.11N / 080-37.12W thence to point of origin at 24-53.97N / 80-39.25W. The regulated area will be enforced from 7:30 a.m. to 4
p.m. on September 13, 2025.
During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor, or remain within the regulated area without permission from the COTP or his designated representative.
Mariners are advised to abide by all Navigation Rules and proceed with caution near the event and participants.
For more information on this event please contact Sector Key West at (305) 292-8727.

Sector St. Petersburg, Territorial Sea - Sector St. Petersburg, Submerged Land Act (SLA)/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Sector St. Petersburg, Submerged Land Act (SLA)
THE U.S. COAST GUARD WILL BE ENFORCING A SPECIAL LOCAL REGULATION FOR THE DURATION OF THE OPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS/ENGLEWOOD BEACH WATERFEST POWERBOAT RACES ON THE WATERS OF THE GULF OF AMERICA NEAR ENGLEWOOD, FL FROM 8:00 A.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M. ON OCTOBER 11, 2025 THROUGH OCTOBER 12, 2025. NO VESSELS MAY ENTER THE AREA WITHIN THE SPECIAL LOCAL REGULATION WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE PATROL COMMANDER. THE PATROL COMMANDER MAY BE CONTACTED ON VHF CHANNEL 16. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT U.S. COAST GUARD SECTOR ST. PETERSBURG AT 866-881-1392.

San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge West Crossing - San Francisco Bay North Channel/General/Marine Events/Other
San Francisco Bay North Channel
The Coast Guard will be enforcing the regulations in 33 CFR 100.1105 that establish regulated areas in the navigable waters of San Francisco Bay for the annual U.S. Navy and City of San Francisco sponsored Fleet Week Parade of Ships and Blue Angels Demonstrations to be held on 09 October 2025 through 13 October 2025. Both regulated areas Alpha and Bravo will include all navigable waters from the surface to the seafloor encompassed by the following positions:
Regulated Area “Alpha”:
Regulated Area “Bravo”:
2025 Fleet Week Air Show Box Buoy positions:
In position from 08OCT25 – 14OCT25
Regulated Area “Alpha” for the Navy Parade of Ships will be enforced from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on 09 October 2025. Regulated Area “Bravo” for the U.S. Navy Blue Angles Activities will be enforced from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on 09-13 October, 2025; Under the provisions of 33 CFR 100.1105 a vessel may not enter the regulated area, unless it receives permission from the Captain of the Port.
Additionally, no person or vessel may enter or remain within 500 yards ahead of the lead Navy parade vessel, within 200 yards astern of the last parade vessel, and within 200 yards on either side of all parade vessels. No person or vessel shall anchor, block, loiter in, or impede the transit of ship parade participants or official patrol vessels.

Ohio River - Tennessee River/General/Marine Events/Regatta (Race)
Tennessee River
On September 12, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., the Red Bull Championship Run will be held between approximate Miles 648.0 and 647.0. The U.S. Coast Guard COTP Ohio Valley has established a Safety Zone closing the river for this event. Entry into this zone is prohibited to all vessels unless otherwise authorized by the U.S. Coast Guard. U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley will monitor VHF-FM Channel 16. Mariners may contact the event manager at (330) 600-3332, for additional information.

Main Channel - Hudson River/General/Marine Events/Swim
Hudson River
NY – HUDSON RIVER- SOUTH NYACK- TARRYTOWN – Swim
Mariners are advised that the Lighthouse Swim is scheduled for September 14, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. A safety zone will be enforced within the waters of the Hudson River between Nyack, New York and the Tarrytown Lighthouse bound by the following coordinates: 42°00′03.7″ N, 073°56′43.1″ W, thence to 41°59′52.5″ N, 073°56′34.2″ W, to 42°00′15.1″ N, 073°56′25.2″ W, to 42°00′05.4″ N, 073°56′41.9″ W, thence along the shoreline to the point of origin. Approximately 200 swimmers, assisted by kayakers, power-driven vessels, and local law enforcement will transit from the western portion of the Village of Nyack Memorial Park, NY, proceeding eastward to Kingsland Park, Sleepy Hollow, NY, where the swimmers will egress. No vessel or person shall enter the safety zone without authorization from the Captain of the Port. The Captain of the Port can be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16.