# 2026-16660: Wakesurf Party Ruled: Coast Guard Forces No-Wake Crawl in Chattanooga

2026-16660, Special Local Regulation; ChattaWake Wakesurfing Event, Tennessee River, Chattanooga TN, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-08-14, effective 2026-08-13; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-08-21).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16660
- As of: 2026-08-21
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-16660
- Title: Special Local Regulation; ChattaWake Wakesurfing Event, Tennessee River, Chattanooga TN
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 52529
- Published: 2026-08-14
- Effective: 2026-08-13
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA08
- Last updated: 2026-08-21

## In one line

Wakesurf Party Ruled: Coast Guard Forces No-Wake Crawl in Chattanooga

## Summary

From August 13 to 16, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting special rules on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga for the ChattaWake wakesurfing event. Boats not part of the event must slow down to no-wake speed between Mile Markers 462 and 466 to keep everyone safe. This means boaters should plan for slower travel and watch for wakesurfers during these dates.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation (SLR) for the ChattaWake wakesurfing competition, from Mile Marker 462 to 466 on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, TN. This rulemaking will create a special regulated area requiring non-participants to transit at no-wake speed to protect wake surfers from potential hazards on the waterway.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary No‑Wake Transit Requirement: cost, low. From 7 a.m. on August 13, 2026 through 5 p.m. on August 16, 2026, all non‑participant boats must travel at no‑wake speed between Mile Marker 462 and Mile Marker 466 on the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, TN. If you plan to boat through that stretch during those dates and times, expect slower trav…
- Must Follow Coast Guard Orders and Notices: cost, low. During the same times (7 a.m. to 5 p.m., August 13–16, 2026) vessels in the regulated area must obey lawful orders from the Captain of the Port or designated representatives and monitor/contact authorities (VHF‑FM channel 16 or +1 (800) 253-7465). If you are transiting the area, you must comply wit…

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## Sources
- [2026-16660 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16660/special-local-regulation-chattawake-wakesurfing-event-tennessee-river-chattanooga-tn)
- [2026-16660 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-14/pdf/2026-16660.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-16660 (as of 2026-08-21).