WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Special Local Regulation; Ponce Harbor, Ponce, PR.
The rule was published in the Federal Register on Oct. 19 by Luis J. Rodriguez, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector San Juan.
Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters within the Bahia de Ponce, Ponce, PR. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Ponce, PR during the Discover the Caribbean Regatta 2026 event to be held October 30, 2026, through November 1, 2026, and November 14, 2026, through November 15, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifi...