# 2026-22468: Coast Guard Clears Key West Shipping Channel for Powerboat Race

2026-22468, Special Local Regulation; Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-11-04, effective 2026-11-04; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-11-04).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22468
- As of: 2026-11-04
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-22468
- Title: Special Local Regulation; Atlantic Ocean, Key West, FL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 69501
- Published: 2026-11-04
- Effective: 2026-11-04
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA08
- Last updated: 2026-11-04

## In one line

Coast Guard Clears Key West Shipping Channel for Powerboat Race

## Summary

From November 4 to 8, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a special safety zone around Key West’s Main Shipping Channel for the Race World Offshore powerboat race. Boats and people can’t enter this area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. This keeps everyone safe during the high-speed race with about 80 racers and 300 spectator boats.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation (SLR) for the navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean surrounding the Key West Main Shipping Channel and the waters between Sunset Key and Wisteria Island. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Key West, FL during the Race World Offshore World Championship 2026 event beginning on November 4, 2026, and ending on November 8, 2026. This regulation prohibits persons and vessels from entering the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Key West or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary no‑entry safety zone during race: cost, low. You may not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated waters around the Key West Main Shipping Channel during the Race World Offshore event unless the Captain of the Port (COTP) or their representative authorizes you. The restriction is enforced from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m…
- You must request permission via Coast Guard: cost, low. If you need to be in the regulated area during the event, you must obtain permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's designated representative. To seek permission, contact the COTP or their representative on VHF-FM channel 16 and comply with all lawful orders given by the COTP or…
- Registered participants allowed; event size noted: benefit, low. People and vessels registered with the event sponsor as participants are defined as participants and are the permitted vessels in the race area; the event will include approximately 80 participants and around 300 spectator craft. The rule aims to protect event participants, spectators, and transiti…

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## Sources
- [2026-22468 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/11/04/2026-22468/special-local-regulation-atlantic-ocean-key-west-fl)
- [2026-22468 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-11-04/pdf/2026-22468.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-22468 (as of 2026-11-04).