# Federal Register #2026-21157

Coast Guard marine-safety restrictions for Lake Havasu and Colorado River events

**Posted:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 2026-21157

This Coast Guard notice establishes and enforces temporary marine-safety restrictions for events on Lake Havasu and the Colorado River.
- **Government buyer:** U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector San Diego.
- **Procurement status:** This is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity. No products or contracted services are being solicited; no OEMs, suppliers, or vendors are identified.
- **Lake Havasu events:** Temporary restrictions apply to the Pineapple Races, with approximately 175 participants, and the 2026 Lake Havasu Witch Paddle, with approximately 2,000 participants. Nonparticipants may not enter, transit, anchor, or remain in the designated waters without authorization from the Captain of the Port or a representative. The Bridgewater Channel is partially closed during race operations, with designated crossing periods between races.
- **Colorado River events:** Existing regulated-area rules will be enforced for the Blue Water Resort and Casino Parker Enduro and NWSRA Water Ski Races near Parker, Arizona. Vessel operators must follow directions from the Patrol Commander or an Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
- **Items and quantities:** No products, part numbers, or procurement quantities are specified.

### Description

The Coast Guard establishes a temporary special local regulation for specified navigable waters of Lake Havasu near Lake Havasu City, Arizona, during the Pineapple Races canoe event. The regulation is intended to protect life on the water and applies from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on October 20, 2026. Nonparticipants may not enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain in the regulated area without authorization from the Captain of the Port San Diego or a designated representative. The event involves approximately 175 participants and requires partial closure of the Bridgewater Channel to vessel traffic, with designated crossing times between races.

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