Southern California Annual Marine Events for the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone.

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§ 100.1101 Southern California Annual Marine Events for the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone.

(a) General. Special local regulations are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of these special local regulations will be made by publication in the Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without specific dates. In all cases, further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the Eleventh Coast Guard District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local Notice to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), Eleventh Coast Guard District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Note: Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15 to the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander no less than 60 days before the start of the proposed event. Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local agencies, and/or other interested parties and to provide the sponsor the best support to ensure the safety of life and property.

(b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard or other vessel assigned or approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.

(1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.

(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.

(3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.”

(4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.

(5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies.

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Table 1 to § 100.1101

[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]

1. San Diego Fall Classic
Sponsor San Diego Rowing Club.
Event Description Competitive rowing race.
Date Sunday in November.
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include South Pacific Passage, Fiesta Bay, and the waters around Vacation Isle.
2. California Half Ironman Triathlon
Sponsor World Triathlon Corporation.
Event Description Swimming Portion of Triathlon Race.
Date Saturday in late March or early April.
Location Oceanside Harbor, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of Oceanside Harbor, CA, including the entrance channel.
3. San Diego Crew Classic
Sponsor San Diego Crew Classic.
Event Description Competitive rowing race.
Date First Saturday and Sunday in April.
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include South Pacific Passage, Fiesta Bay, and the waters around Vacation Isle.
4. Dutch Shoe Regatta
Sponsor San Diego Yacht Club.
Event Description Sailboat Race.
Date Friday in late July.
Location San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, from Shelter Island to Glorietta Bay.
5. San Diego Parade of Lights
Sponsor San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.
Event Description Boat Parade.
Date Two Sunday nights in December.
Location San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area A pre-determined course in the northern portion of the San Diego Main Ship Channel from Shelter Island Basin, past the Embarcadero, crossing the federal navigable channel and ending off of Coronado Island.
6. Mission Bay Parade of Lights
Sponsor Mission Bay Yacht Club.
Event Description Boat Parade.
Date December.
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Sail Bay, and Fiesta Bay.
7. San Diego Sharkfest Swim
Sponsor Enviro-Sports Productions Inc.
Event Description Swim race.
Date Saturday in September or October.
Location San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, from Seaport Village to Coronado Ferry Landing.
8. San Diego TriRock Triathalon
Sponsor Competitor Group Inc.
Event Description Swim race.
Date Saturday in September.
Location San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, off the East Basin of Embarcadero Park.
9. San Diego Bayfair
Sponsor Thunderboats Unlimited Inc.
Event Description Professional High-speed powerboat race, closed course.
Date Second or third weekend in September (Friday thru Sunday).
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include Fiesta Bay, the east side of Vacation Isle, and Crown Point shores.
10. Oceanside Harbor Days Tiki Swim
Sponsor City of Oceanside.
Event Description Swim race.
Date Saturday in late September or early October.
Location Oceanside Harbor, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of Oceanside Harbor, CA, including the entrance channel.
11. U.S. Open Ski Racing Nationals
Sponsor National Water-ski Race Association.
Event Description Professional High-speed water ski powerboat race, closed course.
Date One weekend in October.
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include Fiesta Bay, the east side of Vacation Isle.
12. San Diego Maritime Museum Tall Ship Festival of Sail
Sponsor San Diego Maritime Museum.
Event Description Tall ship festival.
Date Annually over a weekend in September (3 day event).
Location San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay Harbor.
13. Hanohano Ocean Challenge
Sponsor Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club.
Event Description Outrigger canoes and kayak race.
Date Saturday in January.
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Bonita Cove, South Shores Cove.
14. Crystal Pier Outrigger Race
Sponsor Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club.
Event Description Outrigger canoe race.
Date Saturday in May.
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Sail Bay, Fiesta Bay, South Shore Channel, and waters adjacent to Crown Point Beach Park.
15. San Diego Ho`olaule`a and Keiki Heihei Wa`a Stand Up For the Kids Race
Sponsor Na Koa Kai Canoe Club.
Event Description Outrigger Canoe and Stand Up Paddle Board race.
Date Weekend in May.
Location Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.
Regulated Area Mission Bay, De Anza Cove, and North Pacific Passage.
16. Swim for Special Operations Forces; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA
Sponsor The Honor Foundation.
Event Description Swim race.
Date Saturday in September.
Location San Diego Bay, CA.
Regulated Area All waters of San Diego Bay, from surface to bottom, beginning at Glorietta Bay, continuing to Tidelands Park, proceeding north along the Coronado shoreline, crossing the federal navigable channel at Bayview Park, and finishing at the USS MIDWAY Museum.

[USCG-2013-0361, 79 FR 6459, Feb. 4, 2014, as amended by USCG-2018-0533, 85 FR 8172, Feb. 13, 2020; USCG-2021-0426, 86 FR 49236, Sept. 2, 2021]


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