Atlantic City boat race gets its own temporary no-go zone

The Coast Guard is creating a temporary restricted area in the Atlantic Ocean near Atlantic City, New Jersey. This means no vessels or people can enter this specific water area during an offshore boat race on June 8, 2025, unless they have special permission.

Every year, local events like boat races, fireworks displays, or air shows require temporary changes to how public waterways are used. These small, routine regulations ensure safety by creating exclusion zones. They are a constant, low-level administrative overhead for the Coast Guard, managing the interface between public access and special events.