| Office of Public Affairs U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District |
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| Press Release | Date: Aug. 2, 2005 |
SAFETY ZONE, TEMPORARY RULES SET FOR SEAFAIR Blue Angels Safety Zone Information The Seafair Air Show will again feature the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flying over Lake Washington. The Blue Angels will be in the air at various times Thursday through Sunday. The safety zone is in compliance with FAA regulations and will be enforced during the event. The following vessel traffic restrictions will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 4-7, unless canceled sooner by the Captain of the Port or his designated representative. Boats must stay outside the safety zone, which is marked by buoys and is about ¾ mile north of the I-90 bridge and south of the northern point of Bailey Peninsula. All boats will be allowed to enter the safety zone via the east high-rise and the Temporary Maritime Rule Information The following regulations are in effect from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. August 4-7, on Lake Washington, between Mercer Island andAll vessels must operate at minimum wake speed (seven mph or less). All swimmers must remain within 10 feet of their boat. No more than six vessels rafting together. Only authorized vessels are permitted to tow other watercraft or inflatable devices.No swimmers in the water west of the logboom when hydroplanes are racing. Swimmers must remain within 10 feet of the logboom at other times. No more than three vessels rafting out from the logboom. Anchoring and rafting allowance is terminated immediately after the completion of the final race (or qualifying session) each day. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander may reduce the maximum speed of vessels transiting this area. A succession of sharp, short signals by whistle or horn from Coast Guard or other patrol vessels shall serve as a signal to stop. Vessels signaled will stop and must comply with the orders of the patrol vessel; failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply or both. ### The U.S. Coast Guard is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the |
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