Port Alert

New York / New Jersey

June 06, 2025

Notices

Sail Grand Prix - UPPER BAY NEW YORK
Severity: |   Informational | Type: |   Safety
Mariners are advised that the SAIL GRAND PRIX PRACTICE/REHEARSAL will take place on June 6th from 1245-1600. The race event will take place in the Upper Bay NY between Governor's, Liberty and Ellis Islands. The event will consist of ELEVEN, 50-foot foiling catamaran sailboats. Mariners may not enter, remain in, or transit through the regulated area unless authorized by the USCG. The Regulated area will be marked via colored visual markers. Interested mariners may contact the event coordinator on VHF-FM 81A. Contact VTS NY with any questions 718-354-4088.

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