Coast Guard sets permanent safety zones for three Virginia boat races
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The Coast Guard is adding three annual high-speed boat events in Virginia to a standing list of special local regulations. This moves these rules from temporary, year-by-year approvals to permanent regulations under 33 CFR 100.501. The change covers the East River Fest in Mathews, Power Boats at the Park in Portsmouth, and the Yorktown Battle of the Boats in Yorktown.
Why it matters: This action standardizes how local marine events manage waterway traffic and safety. For event organizers, it provides a clear regulatory framework for recurring activities. For boaters and commercial operators, it means checking specific dates and locations for temporary closures or restricted access to avoid entering active race zones without authorization.
Who it affects
- Recreational boaters in Mathews, Portsmouth, and Yorktown, VA
This rule was issued by the Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security, as published in the Federal Register; verify specific dates and restricted area coordinates against the official document before planning transit.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document