Paddle Your Canoe, But Obey Coast Guard Refs
Published Date: 8/13/2025
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Summary
On September 14, 2025, the Coast Guard will set special rules for boats near the Bay Bridge Paddle between Sandy Point State Park and Kent Island, MD. Boaters in this area must follow instructions from Coast Guard officials to keep everyone safe. This temporary change helps protect paddlers and boaters during the event without any fees or fines.
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Bay Bridge Paddle: One-Day Boating Restriction
On September 14, 2025, the Coast Guard will enforce special rules for vessels between Sandy Point State Park and Kent Island, MD, during the Bay Bridge Paddle. If you operate a boat in that area on that date, you must follow directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign; the rule is temporary and the document states there are no fees or fines for this event.
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