Federal Register #2026-08824

Coast Guard Regulation Update for Newport to Bermuda Sailboat Race – Marine Safety Enforcement

This notice details a proposed revision to the Coast Guard's special local regulation for marine safety during the Newport to Bermuda sailboat race in Newport, RI. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Sector Southeastern New England Waterways Management Division - Captain of the Port, Southeastern New England Captain of the Port Zone - Products/Services Requested: - No commercial products or OEM equipment are being procured - Service: Enforcement of regulated areas in Narragansett Bay during the Newport to Bermuda Race - Includes: Broadcasting safety notices, managing vessel permissions, and restricting non-participant access - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Regulation updates the starting point and regulated area coordinates for the 2026 race - Enforcement occurs biennially in June, with specific dates and locations announced via official notices - Only authorized vessels may enter the regulated area during enforcement periods - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned or involved - Places of Performance: - Narragansett Bay, East Passage, Newport, RI (primary enforcement area) - Union Point, New Bern, NC (referenced for a separate event) - No contract value or competitive procurement is associated with this regulatory action.

Description

The Coast Guard proposes revising regulations for a special local regulation (SLR) established to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards inherent in a recurring sailboat race with a starting point on navigable waters of the Narragansett Bay, in Newport, RI. These revisions would modify the precise location of the starting point and make other changes. Non-participating persons and vessels would be prohibited from being in the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Southeastern New England. The regulation is subject to enforcement biennially on a date and times published in the Federal Register and Local Notice to Mariners.

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