WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Special Local Regulations; Recurring Marine Events, Sector St. Petersburg.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Sept. 16 by Courtney A. Sergent, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.

Summary: 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 reg...