Coast Guard fixes rules for Tiki Lee's boat shootout and air show
Published Date: 3/26/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard fixed a mistake and officially added the Tiki Lee's Shootout on the River High Speed Power Boat Event and Air Show to the special local rules for Back River, Baltimore County, MD. This means certain waters will have safety rules during the event starting March 26, 2025. Boaters and visitors should watch for these changes to stay safe and enjoy the show without surprises.
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Tiki Lee's Event Added to Rules
The Coast Guard officially added "Tiki Lee's Shootout on the River High Speed Power Boat Event and Air Show" to the special local regulations in 33 CFR 100.501. This amendment is effective March 26, 2025. You should expect that the event is now a regulated marine event under federal rules for Back River, Baltimore County, MD.
Enforcement on July Weekends
The regulated area for the event will be enforced on the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in July. A Notification of Enforcement with the exact enforcement times will be published 30 days before the event dates. If you plan to boat or visit Back River on those weekends, watch for the 30-day notice with times so you can avoid or plan around the enforcement periods.
Defined Regulated and Spectator Zones
The rule defines the regulated area in Back River by specific shoreline points (e.g., Lynch Point at 39°14′46″ N, 076°26′23″ W to Walnut Point at 39°17′06″ N, 076°27′04″ W) and establishes subareas you should avoid or respect: a course area about 1,400 yards by 50 yards; a buffer zone about 100 yards by 150 yards; an aerobatics box about 5,000 feet by 1,000 feet; and spectator fleet areas (East: ~2,200 by 450 yards; Northwest: ~750 by 150 yards; Southwest: ~400 by 175 yards). If you boat in Back River, these coordinates and area sizes show where rules will apply during enforcement.
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