Coast Guard enforces safety zone for swim event in Puerto Rico waters
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The Coast Guard is enforcing a special local regulation for the Cruce a Nado Internacional swim event on September 6, 2026. The regulated area covers specific waters within the Southeast Coast Guard District as defined in 33 CFR 100.701.
Why it matters: This action is administrative but necessary for public safety. It ensures that recreational boaters know when and where they must yield to swimmers and support vessels during a specific organized event. Without these restrictions, there would be a higher risk of collision between boats and participants in the water.
Who it affects
- Vessel operators navigating the regulated area during the specified time window
This rule was issued by Captain Luis J. Rodríguez, Captain of the Port Sector San Juan, and published in the Federal Register on June 2, 2026; readers should consult the original document for precise geographic coordinates.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document