Coast Guard Locks Down Beach for Wild High-Speed Boat Race
Published Date: 9/1/2026
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Summary
From September 11 to 13, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone at Fort Myers Beach to keep everyone safe during a high-speed boat race. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless they get special permission from the Coast Guard. This quick action helps protect folks, boats, and the environment without any extra costs or delays.
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Temporary Safety Zone — Fort Myers Beach
If you plan to be on the water at Fort Myers Beach, you may NOT enter the marked safety zone from September 11 through September 13, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. unless the Captain of the Port (COTP) or their designated representative authorizes you. The zone covers all waters within the polygon connecting these points: 26°26'27" N, 081°55'55" W; 26°25'33" N, 081°56'34" W; 26°26'38" N, 081°58'40" W; 26°27'25" N, 081°58'08" W. To seek permission, contact the COTP or their representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (866) 881-1392.
Small Businesses: Contact Ombudsman if Affected
The Coast Guard notes this safety zone could affect small businesses and says: if this rule will affect your small business, organization, or governmental jurisdiction, contact the person listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or the Small Business and Agriculture Regulatory Enforcement Ombudsman at 1-888-REG-FAIR (1-888-734-3247). The rule also states the Regulatory Flexibility Act analysis does not apply because notice and comment were waived.
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