Thunder on the Narrows Power Boat Races June 9-10

     Chester, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the annual “Thunder on the Narrows” power boat races will be held in Prospect Bay, between Hog Island and Kent Island on Saturday, June 9, and Sunday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days.

     The event consists of various classes of high-speed power boats operating on a marked racetrack-type course. Coast Guard special local regulations establish a regulated area for all waters of Prospect Bay enclosed by the following points: Latitude 38° 57′ 52″ N, longitude 076° 14′ 48″ W, to latitude 38° 58′ 02″ N, longitude 076° 15′ 05″ W, to latitude 38° 57′ 38″ N, longitude 076° 15′ 29″ W, to latitude 38° 57′ 28″ N, longitude 076° 15′ 23″ W, to latitude 38° 57′ 52″ N, longitude 076° 14′ 48″ W. 

     The regulated area will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. both days. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. Coast Guard vessels enforcing this regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 or 22A.

     When hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, a vessel in the area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both.

     The Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of this area by federal, State and local agencies. For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Charts 12270, 12272.