{"data":{"id":"us/33-cfr-100.1101","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"33 CFR 100.1101","heading":"Southern California Annual Marine Events for the San Diego Captain of the Port Zone.","body":"(a) General. Special local regulations are established for the events listed in Table 1 of this section. Notice of implementation of these special local regulations will be made by publication in the Federal Register 30 days prior to the event for those events without specific dates. In all cases, further information on exact dates, times, and other details concerning the number and type of participants and an exact geographical description of the areas are published by the USCG Southwest District in the Local Notice to Mariners at least 20 days prior to each event. To be placed on the mailing list for Local Notice to Mariners contact: Commander (dpw), USCG Southwest District, Coast Guard Island, Building 50-2, Alameda, CA 94501-5100. Note: Sponsors of events listed in Table 1 of this section must submit an application each year in accordance with 33 CFR 100.15 to the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander no less than 60 days before the start of the proposed event. Sponsors are informed that ample lead time is required to inform all Federal, state, local agencies, and/or other interested parties and to provide the sponsor the best support to ensure the safety of life and property.\n(b) Special local regulations. All persons and vessels not registered with the sponsor as participants or as official patrol vessels are considered spectators. The “official patrol” consists of any Coast Guard or other vessel assigned or approved by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander to patrol each event.\n(1) No spectator shall anchor, block, loiter, nor impede the through transit of participants or official patrol vessels in the regulated areas during all applicable effective dates and times unless cleared to do so by or through an official patrol vessel.\n(2) When hailed and/or signaled by an official patrol vessel, any spectator located within a regulated area during all applicable effective dates and times shall come to an immediate stop.\n(3) The Patrol Commander (PATCOM) is empowered to control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area or to restrict vessels from entering the regulated area. The Patrol Commander shall be designated by the cognizant Coast Guard Sector Commander; will be a U.S. Coast Guard commissioned officer, warrant officer, or petty officer to act as the Sector Commander's official representative; and will be located aboard the lead official patrol vessel. As the Sector Commander's representative, the PATCOM may terminate the event any time it is deemed necessary for the protection of life and property. PATCOM may be reached on VHF-FM Channel 13 (156.65MHz) or 16 (156.8MHz) when required, by the call sign “PATCOM.”\n(4) The Patrol Commander may, upon request, allow the transit of commercial vessels through regulated areas when it is safe to do so.\n(5) The Coast Guard may be assisted by other Federal, state, or local agencies.\nTable 1 to § 100.1101\n[All coordinates referenced use datum NAD 83]\n1. San Diego Fall Classic\nSponsor San Diego Rowing Club.\nEvent Description Competitive rowing race.\nDate Sunday in November.\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include South Pacific Passage, Fiesta Bay, and the waters around Vacation Isle.\n2. California Half Ironman Triathlon\nSponsor World Triathlon Corporation.\nEvent Description Swimming Portion of Triathlon Race.\nDate Saturday in late March or early April.\nLocation Oceanside Harbor, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of Oceanside Harbor, CA, including the entrance channel.\n3. San Diego Crew Classic\nSponsor San Diego Crew Classic.\nEvent Description Competitive rowing race.\nDate A weekend in March or April.\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include South Pacific Passage, Fiesta Bay, and the waters around Vacation Isle.\n4. Dutch Shoe Regatta\nSponsor San Diego Yacht Club.\nEvent Description Sailboat Race.\nDate Friday in late July.\nLocation San Diego Bay, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, from Shelter Island to Glorietta Bay.\n5. San Diego Parade of Lights\nSponsor San Diego Bay Parade of Lights.\nEvent Description Boat Parade.\nDate Two Sunday nights in December.\nLocation San Diego Bay, CA.\nRegulated Area A pre-determined course in the northern portion of the San Diego Main Ship Channel from Shelter Island Basin, past the Embarcadero, crossing the federal navigable channel and ending off of Coronado Island.\n6. Mission Bay Parade of Lights\nSponsor Mission Bay Yacht Club.\nEvent Description Boat Parade.\nDate December.\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Sail Bay, and Fiesta Bay.\n7. San Diego Sharkfest Swim\nSponsor Enviro-Sports Productions Inc.\nEvent Description Swim race.\nDate A weekend in September or October.\nLocation San Diego Bay, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, from Seaport Village to Coronado Ferry Landing.\n8. San Diego TriRock Triathalon\nSponsor Competitor Group Inc.\nEvent Description Swim race.\nDate Saturday in September.\nLocation San Diego Bay, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay, CA, off the East Basin of Embarcadero Park.\n9. San Diego Bayfair\nSponsor Thunderboats Unlimited Inc.\nEvent Description Professional High-speed powerboat race, closed course.\nDate Second or third weekend in September (Friday thru Sunday).\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include Fiesta Bay, the east side of Vacation Isle, and Crown Point shores.\n10. Oceanside Harbor Days Tiki Swim\nSponsor City of Oceanside.\nEvent Description Swim race.\nDate Saturday in late September or early October.\nLocation Oceanside Harbor, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of Oceanside Harbor, CA, including the entrance channel.\n11. U.S. Open Ski Racing Nationals\nSponsor National Water-ski Race Association.\nEvent Description Professional High-speed water ski powerboat race, closed course.\nDate One weekend in October.\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of Mission Bay to include Fiesta Bay, the east side of Vacation Isle.\n12. San Diego Maritime Museum Tall Ship Festival of Sail\nSponsor San Diego Maritime Museum.\nEvent Description Tall ship festival.\nDate Annually over a weekend in September (3 day event).\nLocation San Diego Bay, CA.\nRegulated Area The waters of San Diego Bay Harbor.\n13. Hanohano Ocean Challenge\nSponsor Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club.\nEvent Description Outrigger canoes and kayak race.\nDate Saturday in January.\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Bonita Cove, South Shores Cove.\n14. Crystal Pier Outrigger Race\nSponsor Hanohano Outrigger Canoe Club.\nEvent Description Outrigger canoe race.\nDate Saturday in May.\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area Mission Bay, the Main Entrance Channel, Sail Bay, Fiesta Bay, South Shore Channel, and waters adjacent to Crown Point Beach Park.\n15. San Diego Ho`olaule`a and Keiki Heihei Wa`a Stand Up For the Kids Race\nSponsor Na Koa Kai Canoe Club.\nEvent Description Outrigger Canoe and Stand Up Paddle Board race.\nDate Weekend in May.\nLocation Mission Bay, San Diego, CA.\nRegulated Area Mission Bay, De Anza Cove, and North Pacific Passage.\n16. Swim for Special Operations Forces; San Diego Bay, San Diego, CA\nSponsor The Honor Foundation.\nEvent Description Swim race.\nDate Saturday in September.\nLocation San Diego Bay, CA.\nRegulated Area All waters of San Diego Bay, from surface to bottom, beginning at Glorietta Bay, continuing to Tidelands Park, proceeding north along the Coronado shoreline, crossing the federal navigable channel at Bayview Park, and finishing at the USS MIDWAY Museum.\n17. San Diego Fleet Week Veterans Day Boat Parade\nSponsor San Diego Fleet Week Foundation.\nEvent Description SS Boat parade.\nDate One day in November on or around Veterans Day.\nLocation San Diego Bay, CA.\nRegulated Area All waters of San Diego Bay, from surface to bottom, beginning at Shelter Island, proceeding northeast to Harbor Island, proceeding southeast along the shoreline to Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, crossing the Federal navigable channel prior to the Coronado Bridge, then northwest along the shoreline of Coronado Island to the Coronado Ferry Landing.","path":["Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER G—REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES","PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON NAVIGABLE WATERS","Subpart G—USCG Southwest District"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-33.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:25:35Z","sha256":"6838f675542b12651d62b029426737b2a076c6dc15b92dd35a641691c56a2c83","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/33-cfr-100.1100","next":"us/33-cfr-100.1102"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. 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