San Diego Bay safety zone for Parade of Flight (graphic link correction)

SAN DIEGO – The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone on San Diego Bay the afternoon of Feb. 12th, during the Centennial of Naval Aviation Parade of Flight.

Everyone is highly encouraged to view the Parade of Flight from the land, however for those planning on getting underway, the safety zone will be in affect from noon to 4:00 p.m., and boaters will be able to view the festivities from the perimeter of the safety zone that will be in affect at western end of Harbor Island, south to the North Island Naval Base; near downtown boaters will be able to view from the eastern end of Harbor Island to the G Street Pier. The southern boundary line will cross the bay from North Embarcadero Park across the channel at buoy #23 to the Coronado ferry landing. The safety zone will be enforced by law enforcement personnel on the water and mariners are encouraged to contact Coast Guard or harbor patrol boats they see if they have any questions.

Boaters are asked to be clear of the safety zone by 11:30 a.m., and are asked to plan accordingly to avoid potential delays.

The safety zone is needed to protect the public from the aircraft that will be performing demonstrations during the event. The Navy will also be operating large air-cushioned landing craft (LCAC) within the safety zone.

Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Harbor Police patrol boats will be in position along the edges of the safety zone, and will make adjustments to the viewing lines as necessary. Boat operators must follow the directions of the patrol boats.

The Coast Guard may permit the passage of commercial and recreational vessels along the edges of the safety zone under the escort of a law enforcement vessel. These escorts may occur periodically based on the schedule of the air show and the weather conditions at the time. Boaters may ask to be escorted through the safety zone by hailing the Coast Guard Patrol Commander on VHF-FM marine radio channel 16. Boaters are reminded they may not move through the safety zone unless escorted by the Coast Guard.

The safety zone is the result of the coordinated joint efforts between the Navy, Federal Aviation Administration and the Coast Guard.

***EDITOR'S NOTE*** The graphic below shows the safety zone, the red shows the perimeter of the safety zone. Please click on the image for a high resolution graphic.

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