(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 or by Notice to Mariners 20 Days prior to the event for those events listing a period for which a firm date is identifiable. 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. A Coast Guard-National Park Service agreement exists for both the Glen Canyon and Lake Mead National Recreational Areas; applicants shall contact the cognizant authority for approval of events in these areas.
(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, other Federal, state or local law enforcement, and any public or sponsor-provided vessels 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.
Table 1 to § 100.1102
[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83.]
| 1. Lake Havasu Winter Water-Ski Race | |
| Sponsor | National Water-ski Racing Association. |
| Event Description | Water-ski races. |
| Date | Saturday and Sunday in late February or early March. |
| Location | Lake Havasu, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | That portion of the lower Colorado River on the Arizona side between Thompson Bay and Copper Canyon. |
| 2. Havasu Landing Regatta | |
| Sponsor | Southern Outboard Association. |
| Event Description | Boat Races on closed course. |
| Date | Saturday and Sunday in February. |
| Location | Havasu Lake, CA. |
| Regulated Area | That portion of the lower Colorado River on the California side at Havasu Landing Resort and Casino. |
| 3. Parker International Water-Ski Race | |
| Sponsor | International Water-ski Race Association. |
| Event Description | Water-ski Show. |
| Date | Second Saturday and Sunday in March. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The entire water area of the Colorado River beginning at BlueWater Marina in Parker, AZ, and extending approximately 10 miles to La Paz County Park. |
| 4. Desert Storm | |
| Sponsor | Lake Racer LLC. |
| Event Description | Boat Poker Run and Exhibition Runs. |
| Date | April weekend (3 day event). |
| Location | Lake Havasu, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The waters of the lower Colorado River encompassed from the eastern line off of Algoma Pier Head Lighthouse to the Split Rock Lighthouse as the western line, with the following boundaries: |
| Eastern Boundary Line: 34°26′51″ N, 114°20′41″ W to 34°27′17″ N, 114°20′51″ W. | |
| Western Boundary Line: 34°27′18″ N, 114°22′34″ W to 34°26′55″ N, 114°22′59″ W. | |
| 5. Lake Havasu Grand Prix | |
| Sponsor | Pacific Offshore Powerboat Racing Association (POPRA). |
| Event Description | Boat Races on closed course. |
| Date | April weekend (2 day event). |
| Location | Lake Havasu, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The waters of the lower Colorado River encompassed by the following boundaries: |
| Boundary one from 34°27′44″ N, 114°20′53″ W to 34°27′51″ N, 114°20′43″ W. | |
| Boundary two from 34°26′50″ N, 114°20′41″ W to 34°27′14″ N, 114°20′55″ W. | |
| Boundary three from 34°26′10″ N, 114°18′40″ W to 34°25′50″ N, 114°18′52″ W. | |
| 6. BlueWater Resort and Casino Spring Classic | |
| Sponsor | Southern California Speedboat Club. |
| Event Description | Professional High-speed powerboat race, closed course. |
| Date | Saturday and Sunday in April. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The Lake Moovalya area of the Colorado River in Parker, AZ. |
| 7. BlueWater Resort and Casino Southwest Showdown | |
| Sponsor | Arizona Drag Boat Association. |
| Event Description | Professional High-speed powerboat drag race, on a measured course. |
| Date | Saturday and Sunday in March. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | Adjacent to the BlueWater River Casino, Arizona side of the Colorado River in Parker, AZ. |
| 8. BlueWater Resort and Casino West Coast Nationals | |
| Sponsor | RPM Racing Enterprises. |
| Event Description | Professional High-speed powerboat race, closed course. |
| Date | Saturday and Sunday in April. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The Lake Moovalya area of the Colorado River and the portion of the Colorado River adjacent to the BlueWater River Casino, in Parker, AZ. |
| 9. Great Western Tube Float | |
| Sponsor | City of Parker, AZ. |
| Event Description | River float. |
| Date | One Saturday in June. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The navigable waters of the Colorado River from Buckskin Mountain State Park to La Paz County Park. |
| 10. IJSBA World Finals | |
| Sponsor | International Jet Sports Boating Association (IJSBA). |
| Event Description | Personal Watercraft Race. |
| Date | Second Saturday through third Sunday of October (10 Days). |
| Location | Lake Havasu City, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The navigable waters of Lake Havasu, AZ in the area known as Crazy Horse Campgrounds. |
| 11. Parker Enduro | |
| Sponsor | Parker Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| Event Description | Hydroplane, flatbottom, tunnel, and v-bottom powerboat race. |
| Date | Late October. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | Between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam). |
| 12. BlueWater Resort and Casino Thanksgiving Regatta | |
| Sponsor | Southern California Speedboat Club. |
| Event Description | Boat Races. |
| Date | Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during Thanksgiving week. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The Lake Moovalya area of the Colorado River and the portion of the Colorado River adjacent to the BlueWater River Casino, in Parker, AZ. |
| 13. Lake Havasu City Boat Parade of Lights | |
| Sponsor | London Bridge Yacht Club. |
| Event Description | Boat parade during which vessels pass by a pre-designated vessel and then transit through the London Bridge Channel. |
| Date | First Saturday and Sunday in December. |
| Location | Lake Havasu, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | A pre-determined course that travels through the waters of North Lake Havasu, London Bridge Channel and Thompson Bay. |
| 14. Mark Hahn Memorial 300 PWC Endurance Race | |
| Sponsor | DSM Events. |
| Event Description | 300 Nautical Mile PWC Race Loop Track. |
| Date | Late February. |
| Location | Lake Havasu City, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | A 10 mile course on Northern Lake Havasu from London Bridge to North Lake Havasu Landing. |
| 15. Lake Havasu Triathlon | |
| Sponsor | Tucson Racing. |
| Event Description | Swim race. |
| Date | March. |
| Location | Lake Havasu, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | Waters North of London Bridge to waters just north of Crazy Horse Camp Ground. |
| 16. Bullhead City River Regatta | |
| Sponsor | Bullhead City. |
| Event Description | River float. |
| Date | One Saturday in August. |
| Location | Bullhead City, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The navigable waters of the Colorado River from Camp Davis to the Rotary Park. |
| 17. BlueWater Triathlon | |
| Sponsor | Blue Water Resort & Casino |
| Event Description | Swimming Portion of Triathlon Race. |
| Date | One Saturday in October. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | The waters of the Colorado River between river between the BlueWater Resort & Casino Amphitheater and just North of Headgate Rock Dam in Parker, AZ. |
| 18. BlueWater Resort and Casino 300 Enduro | |
| Sponsor | RPM Racing Enterprises. |
| Event Description | Boat Race. |
| Date | Late October. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | Between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam). |
| 19. Another Dam Race | |
| Sponsor | Blue Water Resort and Casino. |
| Event Description | Kayak, surbboard, surfski, stand up paddle board race. |
| Date | A Saturday in November. |
| Location | Parker, AZ. |
| Regulated Area | Between river miles 179 and 185 (between the Roadrunner Resort and Headgate Dam). |
[USCG-2013-0361, 79 FR 6462, Feb. 4, 2014, as amended by USCG-2020-0217, 85 FR 37341, June 22, 2020]