Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore from September 26, 2026, through September 27, 2026, to provide f...
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore from September 26, 2026, through September 27, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Clearwater, FL. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or designated representative.
DATES:
The regulations in 33 CFR 100.703 will be enforced for Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore regulated area listed in item 7 in Table 1 to § 100.703, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 26 and 27, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
If you have questions about this notification of enforcement, call or email Lieutenant Ryan McNaughton, Sector St. Petersburg Prevention Department, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 813-918-7270, email
ryan.a.mcnaughton@uscg.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations in 33 CFR 100.703 for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore regulated area from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 26 and 27, 2026. This action is being taken to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this 2-day event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District, in item 7 in Table 1 to § 100.703, specifies the location of the regulated area for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore which encompasses portions of Clearwater Beach. During the enforcement periods, as reflected in Table 1 to § 100.703(c), if you are the operator of a vessel in the regulated area you must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any designated representative.
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In addition to this notification of enforcement in the
Federal Register
, the Coast Guard plans to provide notification of this enforcement period via the Local Notice to Mariners, marine information broadcasts, and on-scene actual notice.
Courtney A. Sergent,
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.
33 CFR 100.703