WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Coast Guard has issued a rule called: Special Local Regulations; Marine Events Within the USCG East District (Formerly USCG District 5); Bay Bridge Paddle.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 13 by Patrick C. Burkett, Captain, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region.

Summary: The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Bay Bridge Paddle on September 14, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District (formerly USCG District 5) identifies the regulated area for this event as between Sandy Point State Park and Kent Island, MD. During the enforcem...