North East Triathlon on the Northeast River Sunday

     North East, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the swim portion of the North East Triathlon is scheduled to occur in the Northeast River on Sunday, August 14, at 5:30 a.m. Approximately 700 swimmers will start and finish at the North East Community Park in waves, along marked 750-meter and 1500-meter courses starting at 7:30 a.m., with three to five minute intervals for each wave and completing the swim course at 9:30 a.m. Swimmers will be supported by sponsor-provided kayaks. For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12274.