Coast Guard Patrols Cuyahoga River to Tame Wild Dragon Boat Festival
Published Date: 8/11/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a recurring Special Local Regulation (SLR) for certain navigable waters of the Cuyahoga River. The SLR is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these waters during the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival, which occurs annually on or around the 4th weekend in August. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area during enforcement periods unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative.
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Cuyahoga River access restricted during dragon boat event
The Coast Guard created a recurring special local regulation that bars people and vessels from entering the Cuyahoga River area from the Cleveland Rowing Foundation dock (41°29'27.2" N, 081°42'13.1" W) to the Columbus Road Bridge during the Cleveland Dragon Boat Festival, held annually on or around the 4th weekend in August. The restriction is in force during enforcement periods unless you obtain permission from the Captain of the Port, Sector Eastern Great Lakes or their designated representative; the Coast Guard will issue Broadcast Notices to Mariners and Notices of Enforcement to announce exact dates and times.
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