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.

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.