Power Boats Take Over Maryland Creek, Coast Guard Warns
Published Date: 8/12/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for certain waters of Daugherty Creek, off Wellington Beach, near Crisfield, MD. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a power boat racing event on September 5, 2026. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place on September 6, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland- National Capital Region or their designated representative.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary no-entry zone for boaters
From 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 5, 2026 (or from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 6, 2026 if postponed for weather), all persons and vessels are prohibited from entering specified waters of Daugherty Creek near Crisfield, MD, unless authorized by the Captain of the Port. The rule covers surface-to-bottom waters within the coordinates published in the rule and will be enforced only during those times; permission to enter may be requested on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (410) 576-2525.
Registered race participants allowed access
Persons and vessels registered with the event sponsor as participants are allowed to be in the race area during enforcement (12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on September 5, 2026, or the same hours on September 6 if postponed). 'Participant' means those registered with the host and only those registered will be permitted into the regulated area without additional authorization.
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