Coast Guard Seals NYC Bay for Wild Sail Grand Prix Thrills
Published Date: 6/6/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a special safety zone in Upper Bay, New York City, for the Sail Grand Prix 2025 sailboat race. During the event, boats and people can’t enter or hang out in the race area unless they get special permission. This temporary rule keeps everyone safe while the high-speed sailing action takes place.
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Temporary Upper Bay Safety Zone
If you are on a boat or in the water in the Upper Bay of New York Harbor during the Sail Grand Prix 2025, you cannot enter, transit through, block, or loiter in the race area unless you have special permission. The Captain of the Port, Sector New York or a designated representative must authorize anyone who needs to be in the event area.
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