Coast Guard Cages Ohio River for Louisville's Big Rowing Bash
Published Date: 5/5/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to set up a special safety zone on the Ohio River near Louisville on October 10, 2026, during a big rowing race. No boats or people can enter this area without special permission to keep everyone safe and avoid traffic jams on the water. If you’re affected, make sure to share your thoughts by June 4, 2026!
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3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
One-day no‑transit safety zone
If you plan to operate a boat on the Ohio River near Louisville, KY, you may not enter the water between mile markers 599 and 604 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 10, 2026 unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. The Coast Guard will notify mariners by broadcast and on‑scene representatives about the special regulated area.
Participants get exclusive race access
People and vessels registered as race participants are allowed to be in the regulated area during the event on October 10, 2026. Non-participants must get authorization to enter; to request permission contact the event sponsor at (404) 200-4024 or follow directions from the Captain of the Port.
Small entities not expected to be harmed
The Coast Guard certifies under the Regulatory Flexibility Act that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. The agency expects commercial and recreational traffic not tied to the event to be low and notes vessels can request permission to transit the area.
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