Coast Guard Bans Boat Loitering for San Diego's Wild Bayfair Races
Published Date: 9/11/2026
Rule
Summary
From September 18 to 20, 2026, the Coast Guard will enforce special rules in Mission Bay, San Diego, to keep everyone safe during the Bayfair marine event. Boats can’t block, anchor, or hang out in the race area unless they get special permission. This means smoother sailing for racers and safer waters for all, with rules active daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Temporary Mission Bay Access Restrictions
If you use Mission Bay by boat, you may not anchor, block, loiter, or impede within the San Diego Bayfair regulated area (including Fiesta Bay, the east side of Vacation Isle, and Crown Point shores) from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day on September 18, 2026, through September 20, 2026, unless you are authorized by the Captain of the Port or their representative.
Permission and Notice Procedures for Bayfair
You may enter the regulated area only if authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative; the Captain may also grant general permission via a Safety Marine Information Broadcast. The Coast Guard will notify mariners through the Local Notice to Mariners and Marine Safety Information Broadcasts, and may be assisted by other Federal, State, or local law enforcement during enforcement.
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