Annual boat races will still have safety zones in 2026

The US Coast Guard will enforce existing safety rules for annual marine events in the Eastern Great Lakes in July 2026. This means boaters in those areas must follow directions from Coast Guard officials, just as they have in previous years.

This is a routine administrative notice. It confirms that the US Coast Guard will continue to enforce established safety zones during recurring marine events. No new rules are being introduced, and no existing procedures are changing.