Sunday, July 31, 2011

400 Swimmers Expected for Race Near Rocky Point

     Essex, Md. -- Mariners are advised that a benefit swim is scheduled to occur near the mouth of the Back River in Baltimore County on Sunday, August 7, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Approximately 400 swimmers will operate on a triangular course, starting near Rocky Point, proceeding northward in Hawk Cove, and finishing near Rocky Point. Participants will be accompanied by support vessels. Official patrol personnel on scene can be contacted on marine band radio channel 16 VHF-FM. For any comments or  questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or
Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12278.

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