# 2026-19429: Coast Guard Cops Swim Zone for IRONMAN Triathletes in NY Bay

2026-19429, Safety Zone; Zach's Bay, Wantagh, NY, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-09-23, effective 2026-09-25; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-09-30).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19429
- As of: 2026-09-30
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-19429
- Title: Safety Zone; Zach's Bay, Wantagh, NY
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 60306
- Published: 2026-09-23
- Effective: 2026-09-25
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-09-30

## In one line

Coast Guard Cops Swim Zone for IRONMAN Triathletes in NY Bay

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in Zach's Bay, Wantagh, NY, on September 25-26, 2026, to keep swimmers, boats, and everyone safe during the IRONMAN 70.3 swim event. No boats or people can enter the zone without special permission during event hours, so plan ahead if you're nearby. This rule helps protect thousands of swimmers and spectators without any extra costs to the public.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of Zach's Bay, near Wantagh, NY. The safety zone is needed to protect swimmers, personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a swim event at Jones Beach State Park. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Long Island Sound, or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary safety zone blocks entry: benefit, low. You cannot enter the safety zone in Zach's Bay during the IRONMAN swim event unless the Captain of the Port or their representative specifically authorizes you. The rule is enforced from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 25, 2026, and again from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 26, 2026.
- Exact area defined by coordinates: benefit, low. The safety zone covers all navigable waters of Zach's Bay south of two lines defined by four WGS 84 coordinates (40°36'28.47" N, 073°29'21.01" W; 40°36'26.78" N, 073°28'52.06" W; 40°36'32.18" N, 073°28'37.45" W; 40°36'32.65" N, 073°28'21.00" W). If you plan to operate a vessel in Zach's Bay on Sept…
- How to get permission to enter: benefit, low. If you need to enter the safety zone, you must get authorization from the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's designated representative. To request permission, contact the COTP or representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (866) 299-8031.

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## Sources
- [2026-19429 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/23/2026-19429/safety-zone-zachs-bay-wantagh-ny)
- [2026-19429 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-23/pdf/2026-19429.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-19429 (as of 2026-09-30).