Maryland closes a bay for powerboat races, bans all other boats

The Coast Guard is temporarily closing parts of Prospect Bay near Kent Island, Maryland. This means no one can enter the regulated area during a powerboat race on June 6, 2026, or June 7, 2026 if weather delays it.

Local Coast Guard offices routinely issue temporary rules to manage safety for specific events. These small, temporary closures are a common way local authorities assert control over navigable waters for short periods. They show how federal agencies manage public waterways for private events.