# 2026-01686: Coast Guard Bans Boats for St. Thomas Regatta Fun

2026-01686, Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Southeast Coast Guard District, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-01-28, effective 2026-04-02 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01686
- As of: 2026-06-11
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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01686
- Title: Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the Southeast Coast Guard District
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 3642
- Published: 2026-01-28
- Effective: 2026-04-02
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: none
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Coast Guard Bans Boats for St. Thomas Regatta Fun

## Summary

From April 2 to 5, 2026, the Coast Guard will block off parts of St. Thomas’ bays during the St. Thomas International Regatta to keep everyone safe on the water. Boats and people can’t enter these areas unless they get special permission from the Captain of the Port San Juan. This means some boaters will need to plan ahead and follow new rules for those four days.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the St. Thomas International Regatta from April 2 through 5, 2026, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in St. Thomas, USVI. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port San Juan.

## Effects PRIA read

- St. Thomas Bays Closed During Regatta: cost, low. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 2, 3, 4, and 5, 2026, parts of Jersey Bay, St. James Bay, Great Bay, and Little St. James in St. Thomas, USVI, will be a regulated zone. Vessels and people may not enter those areas during those times unless the Captain of the Port San Juan specifically authorizes ent…

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## Sources
- [2026-01686 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/28/2026-01686/special-local-regulations-marine-events-within-the-southeast-coast-guard-district)
- [2026-01686 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-28/pdf/2026-01686.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01686 (as of 2026-06-11).