100.122—Fran Schnarr Open Water Championships, Huntington Bay, New York.
(a) Regulated area.
All navigable waters of Huntington Bay, NY within 100 yards of any swimmer or safety craft on the race course bounded by the following points: Start/Finish at approximate position 40°54′25.8″ N 073°24′28.8″ W, East Turn at approximate position 40°54′45″ N 073°23′36.6″ W and a West Turn at approximate position 40°54′31.2″ N 073°25′21″ W.
(b) Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this section: Designated On-scene Patrol Personnel means any commissioned, warrant or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard operating Coast Guard vessels who have been authorized to act on the behalf of the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound.
(c) Special local regulations.
(1)
No person or vessel may approach or remain within 100 yards of any swimmer or safety craft within the regulated area during the enforcement period of this regulation unless they are officially participating in the Fran Schnarr Open Water Championships event or are otherwise authorized by the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound or by Designated On-scene Patrol Personnel.
(2)
All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions from Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the Designated On-scene Patrol Personnel. The Designated On-scene Patrol Personnel may delay, modify, or cancel the swim event as conditions or circumstances require.
(3)
Upon being hailed by a U.S. Coast Guard vessel by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of the vessel must proceed as directed.
(4)
Persons and vessels desiring to enter the regulated area within 100 yards of a swimmer or safety craft may request permission to enter from the designated on scene patrol personnel by contacting them on VHF-16 or by a request to the Captain of the Port Long Island Sound via phone at (203) 468-4401.
(d) Enforcement period.
This rule is enforced from 7:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on July 11, 2010 and thereafter on a specified day each July to be determined on an annual basis. Notification of the specific date, times and enforcement of the special local regulation will be made via a Notice of Enforcement in the Federal Register, separate marine broadcasts and local notice to mariners.