Coast Guard Closes Hawaii Bay for Blue Angels Air Show
Published Date: 5/21/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard wants to create a temporary safety zone in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, while the Navy Blue Angels perform their amazing jet stunts. This means boats and people can’t enter the area unless they get special permission, keeping everyone safe during the show. The rule is temporary, and the Coast Guard is asking for your thoughts before making it official.
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Temporary Kaneohe Bay safety zone
If you are on a boat or in the water at Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii during the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerobatic performances, you may not enter the marked safety zone unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Honolulu or a designated representative. The safety zone is temporary and is meant to protect watercraft and the general public from hazards during the performances.
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