Coast Guard Ropes Off Great Lakes for Tall Ships Spectacle
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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The Coast Guard is setting up temporary safety zones around tall ships visiting Erie, Detroit, and Duluth during the Tall Ships Challenge from July 10 to October 1, 2025. These zones will control boat traffic nearby to keep everyone safe while the ships race and visit. If you’re boating in these areas, expect some new rules but no extra costs.
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Temporary Tall-Ship Safety Zones
If you boat in Erie, Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; or Duluth, Minnesota, the Coast Guard will establish temporary safety zones from July 10, 2025 through October 1, 2025 around each visiting tall ship. These zones will regulate vessel traffic in the navigable waters near the ships to protect participants and spectators; expect new boating rules while the zones are active, and the Coast Guard states there will be no extra costs.
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