§ 100.T01-1057 - Special Local Regulations; Marine Events in Northern New England.

(a) Regulations. The general regulations contained in 33 CFR 100.120 as well as the following regulations apply to the events listed in the TABLE to § 100.T01-1057. These regulations will be enforced for the duration of each event.

(b) Enforcement Period. This rule will be enforced on the dates and times listed for each event in TABLE to § 100.T01-1057.

(c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

(1) Designated Representative. A “designated representative” is any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard who has been designated by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Long Island Sound, to act on his or her behalf. The designated representative may be on an official patrol vessel or may be on shore and will communicate with vessels via VHF-FM radio or loudhailer. In addition, members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary may be present to inform vessel operators of this regulation.

(2) Official Patrol Vessels. Official patrol vessels may consist of any Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, state, or local law enforcement vessels assigned or approved by the COTP.

(3) Spectators. All persons and vessels not registered with the event sponsor as participants or official patrol vessels.

(d) Spectators desiring to enter or operate within the regulated areas should contact the COTP or the designated representative via VHF channel 16 or by telephone at [phone] to obtain permission to do so. Spectators given permission to enter or operate in the regulated area must comply with all directions given to them by the COTP Sector Northern New England or the designated on-scene representative.

(e) Upon being hailed by an official patrol vessel or the designated representative, by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel shall proceed as directed. Failure to comply with a lawful direction may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

(f) For all power boat races listed, vessels operating within the regulated area must be at anchor within a designated spectator area or moored to a waterfront facility in a way that will not interfere with the progress of the event.

(g) For all regattas and boat parades listed, spectator vessels operating within the regulated area shall maintain a separation of at least 50 yards from the participants.

(h) For all rowing and paddling boat races listed, vessels not associated with the event shall maintain a separation of at least 50 yards from the participants.

Table to § 100.T01-1057

JUNE
Charlie Begin Memorial Lobster Boat Races	•  Event Type: Power Boat Race.
	•  Sponsor: Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Race Committee.
	•  Date: June 15, 2013.
	•  Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
	•  Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the vicinity of John's Island within the following points (NAD 83):
	43°50′04″ N   069°38′37″ W.
	43°50′54″ N   069°38′06″ W.
	43°50′49″ N   069°37′50″ W.
	43°50′00″ N   069°38′20″ W.
Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Races	•  Event Type: Power Boat Race.
	•  Sponsor: Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Race Committee.
	•  Date: June 16, 2013.
	•  Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
	•  Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Rockland Harbor, Maine in the vicinity of the Rockland Breakwater Light within the following points (NAD 83):
	44°05′59″ N   069°04′53″ W.
	44°06′43″ N   069°05′25″ W.
	44°06′50″ N   069°05′05″ W.
	44°06′05″ N   069°04′34″ W.
Windjammer Days Parade of Ships	•  Event Type: Tall Ship Parade.
	•  Sponsor: Boothbay Region Chamber of Commerce.
	•  Date: June 26, 2013.
	•  Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
	•  Location: The regulated area includes all waters of Boothbay Harbor, Maine in the vicinity of Tumbler's Island within the following points (NAD 83):
	43°51′02″ N   069°37′33″ W.
	43°50′47″ N   069°37′31″ W.
	43°50′23″ N   069°37′57″ W.
	43°50′01″ N   069°37′45″ W.
	43°50′01″ N   069°38′31″ W.
	43°50′25″ N   069°38′25″ W.
	43°50′49″ N   069°37′45″ W.

[USCG-2012-1057, 78 FR 34889, June 11, 2013]

Effective Date Note: By USCG-2012-1057, 78 FR 34889, June 11, 2013, § 100.T01-1057 was added, effective June 11, 2013 through July 5, 2013.