WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Safety Zone; Gulf of America; Sand Key Beach, Clearwater, FL.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 8 by Courtney A. Sergent, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg.

Summary: The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of Sand Key Beach, during the Clearwater AquaX Grand Prix event. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Clearwater, FL, during a high-speed jet ski race. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector St. Petersburg or a designated representative.

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