Temporary Safety Zone on Lake Michigan for Chicago Floating Bicycle Race
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This rule creates a temporary safety zone on parts of Lake Michigan in Chicago during a tandem bicycle race held on floating structures. From 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on June 13, 2026, people and vessels may not enter the zone unless the Coast Guard Captain of the Port authorizes them. The rule mainly affects boaters, event organizers, participants, spectators, and marine operators near the race area. The practical point is simple: vessels must stay out of the restricted waters during the event unless they have permission, so operators should plan routes around the zone.
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Key Changes
- Creates a temporary safety zone on Lake Michigan in Chicago for June 13, 2026
- Bars people and vessels from entering the zone without Coast Guard authorization
- Supports safety around floating race structures and participants who may fall into the water
Obligations
What this law requires
Persons and vessels must not enter or remain in the temporary safety zone on specified navigable waters of Lake Michigan in Chicago during the event unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.
Vessel operators planning to transit near the race area must route around the safety zone during the effective period unless they obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port, Sector Lake Michigan.