Coast Guard Enforcement Zone for Around the Island Paddle in Cape May
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The Coast Guard will enforce a special safety zone for the Around the Island Paddle in Cape May, New Jersey, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 28, 2026. The regulated area covers parts of Cape May Harbor, the Atlantic Ocean, and Delaware Bay. Vessel operators in the area must follow Coast Guard patrol directions. Non-participants may only enter to pass through or use a designated spectator area, and they must first get permission from the Event Patrol Commander or an official patrol vessel.
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Key Changes
- Enforces a special local regulation for the Around the Island Paddle on June 28, 2026
- Restricts vessel movement in parts of Cape May Harbor, the Atlantic Ocean, and Delaware Bay from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Requires non-participants to get permission before entering, passing through, or using spectator areas
Obligations
What this law requires
Operators of any vessel in the Around the Island Paddle regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol vessel displaying a Coast Guard ensign during the enforcement period.
Non-participants must request and obtain permission from the Event Patrol Commander or an Official Patrol vessel before entering the regulated area, except as allowed for passing through or using a designated spectator area.