'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.

Up to 1,500 Swimmers to Participate in 'Diamond in the Rough' Triathlon

     Perryville, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the swim segment of the “Diamond in the Rough” annual triathlon is scheduled to occur in the Susquehanna River on Saturday, July 7, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Up to 1,500 swimmers will operate on a marked course with a start and finish at the fishing dock at Stump Point (Perryville Community Park), located at Perryville, Maryland.
     Participants will be supported by sponsor-provided motorized watercraft and kayaks. Safety patrol vessels on scene can be contacted on marine band radio channel 16 VHF-FM, if necessary. 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.

Great Chesapeake Bay Swim on Sunday

     Stevensville, Md. -- The annual Great Chesapeake Bay Swim races will occur on Sunday, June 10. The 1-mile swim (off Kent Island) will start at 10 a.m. and finish at 11:30 a.m. The 4.4-mile swim (across the Chesapeake Bay) will start at 11 a.m. and finish at 3:15 p.m. 

     During these events, as described in Title 33 CFR Sec. 100.501, special local regulations establish a regulated area on all waters of the Chesapeake Bay, between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge shore to shore 500 yards north of the north span of the bridge from the western shore at latitude 39°00'36" N, longitude 076°23'53" W and the eastern shore at latitude 38°59'14" N, longitude 076°20'00" W, and 500 yards south of the south span of the bridge from the western shore at latitude 39°00'16" N, longitude 076°24'30" W and the eastern shore at latitude 38°58'39" N, longitude 076°20'10" W. The regulated area will be enforced from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 10.

     Except for persons or vessels authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander, and event sponsor-designated participants and official patrol vessels, no person or vessel may enter or remain in the regulated area. The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Baltimore can be contacted at telephone number (410) 576-2525 or 2693. Official patrol vessels enforcing this area can be contacted on marine radio VHF-FM channel 16.

     The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area, and upon being hailed or signaled by an official patrol vessel, the operator of a vessel shall immediately comply with the instructions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. 

     Vessel operators may contact the Patrol Commander to request permission to pass through the regulated area. If permission is granted, vessels must pass directly through the regulated area at safe speed and without loitering. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the 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 12263, 12270.

Rock Hall Triathlon Scheduled for June 2 and 3

     Rock Hall, Md. -- Mariners are advised that the swim portion of the “Rock Hall Triathlon” is scheduled to occur in Rock Hall Harbor on June 2 and June 3 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. both days. Approximately 400 swimmers will compete counter-clockwise on marked courses, along a 1500-meter course on Saturday and a 750-meter course on Sunday, at Rock Hall Landing Marina (Dock A) near Waterman’s Crab House.
     Bright yellow triangular buoys will mark course turns and orange buoys will mark course legs. Swimmers will be supported by sponsor-provided kayaks and lifeguard surfboards. Official 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 12272.