Safety Zone, Veterans Day Channel Crossing, Catalina to Huntington
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The U.S. Coast Guard establishes a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the Channel between Catalina Island and Huntington Beach, California for the Veterans Day Channel Crossing swimming event. The safety zone restricts vessel traffic in designated waters during the event period to ensure participant safety. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander.
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The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on specified waters of the Santa Barbara Channel between Catalina Island and Huntington Beach, California. This safety zone is being implemented for the Veterans Day Channel Crossing open water swimming event to protect participants and support vessels from potential vessel traffic hazards during the crossing.
Mariners and vessel operators should be aware that all vessels not registered with the event organizer as participants or support vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander. Violations may result in civil penalties or criminal prosecution under 33 CFR Part 160.
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