Governor's Cup Yacht Race Scheduled for August 3-4

     Annapolis, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the “Governor’s Cup Yacht Race” is scheduled to occur during August 3-4, 2012, with up to 150 participating sailboats (24 to 75 ft in length) competing on two courses planned for the annual overnight sail race. The 70-mile distance race on the Chesapeake Bay will start near the mouth of the Severn River at Annapolis, Maryland between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, and finish in the St. Mary’s River at St. Mary’s City, Maryland by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

     A 47-mile distance race on the Potomac River will start near Dahlgren, Virginia at 6 p.m. on Friday and also finish in the St. Mary’s River at St. Mary’s City, Maryland by 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.

     Additional information can be obtained from the Sailing Association on the St. Mary's College of Maryland website at www.smcm.edu/govcup.

     For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Charts 12280, 12285.

Middle River Dinghy Poker Run This Weekend

     Essex, Md. -- Mariners are advised that a poker run is scheduled to occur on Middle River in Baltimore County, Maryland on Saturday, July 28, 2012 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Approximately 300 participating inflatable dinghies, with lengths of 10-12 feet, will start and finish at the Middle River Yacht Club. Safety patrol personnel on scene can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16. 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

Swimmers Take to the Water Saturday in Chestertown

     Chestertown, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the “Dragonfly Heart Triathlon” is scheduled to occur in the Chester River on Saturday, July 21, 2012, from 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Approximately 300 swimmers will compete on a designated course marked with inflatable buoys located near Wilmer Park at Chestertown, Maryland. Participants will be supported by sponsor-provided watercraft. For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12272.

Body of Missing Boater in Harford County Recovered

     Harford County, Md. -- Maryland Natural Resource Police (NRP) Officers recovered the body of Kamhou Zairavong, 35, of Edgewood. Zairavong was boating on the Bush River with a friend on the evening of July 15 when he was whisked away by a current while swimming.

     NRP units discovered the victim’s body today at 7:20 a.m. near where he was last seen swimming in the vicinity of 2021 Park Beach Drive in Aberdeen. Zairavong’s body will be taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.

     NRP reminds citizens to wear life jackets when boating and swimming.

Centennial ScoutFleet Boat Parade Saturday at Baltimore's Inner Harbor

     Baltimore, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the “Centennial ScoutFleet 2012 at Baltimore” boat parade is scheduled to occur in Baltimore Harbor on Saturday, July 21, 2012. The event consists of 20 Sea Scout vessels operating on a parade route located between the Inner Harbor and the Fort McHenry Angle in Baltimore, Maryland from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. The official patrol vessel can be contacted via marine band radio VHF-FM 16. For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at telephone (410) 576-2674 or e-mail Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12281.

Pa. Man Falls from Boat, Drowns in Bohemia River

     Chesapeake City, Md. -- At around 2 p.m. on July 10, Natural Resources Police (NRP) officers were sent out to a possible drowning at the Two Rivers Yacht Basin located on the Bohemia River in Chesapeake City. 

     It was reported that the victim, James Brior, 80, and his wife of Downingtown Pennsylvania were cleaning their boat when Mr. Brior fell overboard. Mrs. Brior heard her husband, who had been on the bow of the boat, yell for help. She threw a life jacket and a line to him; however Mr. Brior was unable to reach either one before slipping under the surface of the water. 

     Approximately 10 minutes later Mr. Brior was pulled from the water by two employees of the yacht basin and a good samaritan. Mr. Brior was transported to Union Hospital in Elkton and was pronounced dead at 3:15 p.m. It was reported that Mr. Brior normally wore a life jacket when he was cleaning the boat but was not wearing one at the time. According to his family he was strong swimmer and in good health. An autopsy was scheduled July 11 to determine the cause of death.

'Maryland Swim for Life' this Saturday on the Chester River

     Chestertown, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the “21st Annual Maryland Swim for Life” is scheduled to occur on the Chester River on Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Approximately 200 swimmers will operate parallel to the shoreline on a course marked with large orange inflatable buoys located between Rolph’s Wharf and a location upriver for approximately 3 miles, before returning to Rolph’s Wharf.

     Swimmers will be supported by sponsor-provided kayaks and motorized launches. Coast Guard special local regulations establish a regulated area on the Chester River, shoreline to shoreline, bounded on the south by a line drawn at 39°10′16″ N near Chester River Channel Buoy 35 (LLN-26795) and bounded on the north at 39°12′30″ N by the Maryland SR-213 highway bridge at Chestertown, MD. This area will be enforced from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 14, 2012. 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. For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil. Chart 12272.