Feds seal Milwaukee rivers for 150-boat rowing party
Published Date: 9/25/2026
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Summary
On October 3, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., the Coast Guard will temporarily block off parts of the Milwaukee and Menomonee Rivers for a big rowing race with about 150 boats. Only authorized people and vessels can enter the area to keep everyone safe. If you’re boating nearby, plan ahead because this special rule means no cruising through the race zone during the event.
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One-day closure of Milwaukee & Menomonee Rivers
If you boat on the Milwaukee or Menomonee Rivers, parts of those rivers will be closed to non-participants on October 3, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The regulated area covers specified coordinates from the Humboldt Avenue Bridge and the North 25th Street Bridge to the listed confluence points, and about 150 rowing vessels will be participating. No person or vessel may enter, transit, anchor in, or remain in the regulated area during that time unless authorized by the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.
Permission and contact requirements to enter area
To enter the regulated area during the event you must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's designated representative by contacting them on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (414) 747-7182. Participants are defined as persons and vessels registered with the event sponsor and those in the area must follow lawful orders from the COTP or their designated representative during enforcement on October 3, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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