Coast Guard Regulates 100th Annual Pony Swim: No Unauthorized Splashing Allowed!
Published Date: 7/21/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around Assateague, Chincoteague, and Wallops Islands for the 100th Annual Pony Swim event. If you’re not part of the event, you can’t enter or hang out in these waters without special permission during the event week. This keeps everyone safe and the ponies swimming smoothly!
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Temporary No-Access Zone for Pony Swim
The Coast Guard will set a temporary special local regulation around Assateague, Chincoteague, and Wallops Islands on Virginia's Eastern Shore during the week of the 100th Annual Pony Roundup, Swim & Auction. If you are not a participant, you are intermittently prohibited from entering, transiting through, anchoring in, or remaining in those waters unless you get permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative.
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