Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.100.119 Special Local Regulation;  East Passage, Narragansett Bay, RI

(1) The regulated area includes all waters of Narragansett Bay, Newport, RI, within the following points (NAD 83):

(2) In the event that weather conditions prohibit a safe race start within the approach to Newport Harbor, the race will begin offshore and the following regulated area applies (NAD 83):

(1) Entry into this area is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Southeastern New England (COTP) or a designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Southeastern New England.

(2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter the regulated area must request permission from the COTP or a designated representative on VHF–FM channel 16 or by telephone at 508–457–3211.

(3) Persons and vessels permitted to enter this regulated area must transit at their slowest safe speed and comply with all lawful directions issued by the COTP or the designated representative.