Coast Guard Refs Boat Race: No Speeding, Stay in Lanes
Published Date: 9/16/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is stepping up safety for the Clearwater Offshore National/Race World Offshore event by enforcing special marine rules on September 26-27, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you’re boating in the area, you’ll need to follow instructions from Coast Guard officers to keep everyone safe. This means some waterway restrictions for two days, but no extra fees or costs.
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Temporary Clearwater Beach vessel restrictions
If you operate a vessel in the regulated area around Clearwater Beach, Florida, you must follow directions from the Patrol Commander or their representative between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on September 26 and September 27, 2026. The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations in 33 CFR 100.703 (item 7 in Table 1) for this 2-day event.
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