Tall Ships Festival Locks Down Duluth Harbor Waters
Published Date: 5/21/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard plans to set up a temporary safety zone in Duluth Harbor during the Festival of Sail from July 10-13, 2025. Boats and people won’t be allowed in certain areas unless they get special permission, keeping everyone safe around the tall ships. This affects boaters and visitors, with no costs mentioned but a clear heads-up to stay out unless authorized.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Temporary Duluth Harbor Safety Zone
If you are a boater or visitor in Duluth Harbor, certain areas will be closed from July 10, 2025 through the evening of July 13, 2025 during the Festival of Sail. Persons and vessels are prohibited from being in the designated areas unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Duluth or a designated representative.
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