Coast Guard moves Blackbeard Festivals safety zone dates in Hampton, Virginia
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The Coast Guard is changing the enforcement dates for a temporary safety zone around the Blackbeard Festivals regulated area. Instead of the first weekend of June 2026, the restricted waterway period will now run from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on June 13 and June 14, 2026.
Why it matters: This is a minor scheduling adjustment for event organizers, local mariners, and boaters who need to know exactly when they cannot enter that specific stretch of water. It does not create new rules or expand the restricted area; it only shifts the timing of existing safety measures.
Who it affects
- Boaters and vessel operators navigating the Hampton River in Virginia during the specified hours on June 13 and 14, 2026
This notice comes from the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Virginia, as published in the Federal Register on June 4, 2026.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document