100.729—Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL.
(a) Regulated area.
A regulated area is established for the Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne Bay, Miami, Florida. The regulated area encompasses all waters within the following points:
| Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|
| 25°43′24″ N | 080°12′30″ W |
| 25°43′24″ N | 080°10′30″ W |
| 25°33′00″ N | 080°11′30″ W |
| 25°33′00″ N | 080°15′54″ W |
| 25°40′00″ N | 080°15′00″ W |
(b) Definitions.
Coast Guard Patrol Commander means a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the Coast Guard who has been designated by Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Station Miami Beach.
(c) Special Local Regulations.
(1)
Entry into the regulated area by non-participant persons or vessels is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
(2)
At the completion of scheduled races and exhibitions, and departure of participants from the regulated area, the Coast Guard Patrol Commander may permit traffic to resume normal operations.
(3)
Between scheduled racing events, the Coast Guard Patrol Commander may permit traffic to resume normal operations for a limited time.
(4)
A succession of not fewer than 5 short whistle or horn blasts from a Coast Guard patrol vessel will be the signal for any and all vessels to take immediate steps to avoid collision.
(d) Enforcement periods.
This rule will be enforced from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday during the second weekend in October (Columbus Day weekend).