Sharptown Powerboat Races This Weekend on the Nanticoke

     Sharptown, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the “Bo Bowman Memorial Regatta” power boat races will be held on the Nanticoke River on Saturday, July 14, 2012 and on Sunday, July 15, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. The event consists of various classes of highspeed power boats operating on a marked, racetrack-type course.
     As described in Title 33 CFR Section 100.501, a regulated area is established on the Nanticoke River near Sharptown, Maryland, between the Maryland S.R. 313 Highway Bridge and Nanticoke River Light 43 (LLN–24175), bounded by a line drawn between the following points: Southeasterly from latitude 38°32′46″ N, longitude 075°43′14″ W, to latitude 38°32′42″ N, longitude 075°43′09″ W, thence northeasterly to latitude 38°33′04″ N, longitude 075°42′39″ W, thence northwesterly to latitude 38°33′09″ N, longitude 075°42′44″ W, thence southwesterly to latitude 38°32′46″ N, longitude 075°43′14″ W.
     This area will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 14, 2012 and July 15, 2012. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. 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. Coast Guard vessels enforcing this regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16.
     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 12261.

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.

Area Closed For Ocean City Boat Races On May 13

     Ocean City, Md. -- The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) and the Coast Guard remind boaters that a section of the Atlantic Ocean off of Ocean City will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 13 for the Offshore Powerboat Races.

     The closed area stretches between 3rd Street and 30th Street, extending one mile offshore. The area will be marked with buoys and patrolled by police boats. Designated race support boats will be allowed in the security zone to assist the competitors. For the safety of racers and spectators, all other boats and vessels are prohibited from entering the restricted area or interfering with the race.

     Boaters should expect delays and congestion at the West Ocean City Public Ramp during practice day on May 12, and on May 13, as race boats are loaded and unloaded. The boats will leave the ramp and continue through the Ocean Inlet to the race area.

     NRP reminds boaters to stay safe during boating season by remembering the Acronym “SAFE”
S – Survey or inspect the vessel for seaworthiness prior to leaving the dock. Inspect its hull, engine, navigation light and equipment to ensure proper working conditions.
A – Anticipate the weather conditions and match those conditions with the boats size and the driver’s ability and dress accordingly.
F – File a float plan. Boaters should tell a friend or relative where they’re going, their length of stay and time they expect to be back into port. This is important information to help in the search if someone goes missing.
E – Equipment. Inspect and have all the necessary items on board and ready for use, especially all life saving equipment. This includes fire extinguishers, visual distress signals, sound producing device, VHF radio and life jackets. NRP recommends all boaters wear life jackets while on the water.

Naval Academy Crew Races This Saturday on the Severn

     Annapolis, Md. -- Mariners are advised that U.S. Naval Academy Crew Races are scheduled to occur on the Severn River on Saturday, April 21, at 5:45 a.m. The 2,000-meter rowing course is located from the entrance to College Creek, upriver to Severn River Light 2 (LLN-19945); an alternate course is located from Severn River Light 2 (LLN-19945), upriver to the entrance to Chase Creek.
     Coast Guard special local regulations establish a regulated area for all waters of the Severn River (from shoreline to shoreline), bounded to the northwest by a line drawn from the south shoreline at 39°00'38.9" N, 076°31'05.2" W, thence to the north shoreline at 39°00'54.7" N, 076°30'44.8" W, this line is approximately 1300 yards northwest of the U.S. 50 fixed highway bridge.
     The regulated area is bounded to the southeast by a line drawn from the Naval Academy Light at 38°58'39.5" N, 076°28'49" W, thence southeast to a point 700 yards east of Chinks Point, at 38°58'1.9" N, 076°28'1.7" W, thence northeast to Greenbury Point at 38°58'29" N, 076°27'16" W.
     The regulated area will be enforced from 5 a.m. through 10:30 a.m. on April 21. The effect will be to restrict vessel traffic on certain waters of the Severn River. 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. Mariners are urged to schedule their transits on this waterway beyond the enforcement times. For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Baltimore, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or Ronald.L.Houck@uscg.mil . Charts 12282, 12283