Coast Guard Advises Caution for Manhattan Swimming Events, New York NY
Other Non-Crime EventThe Coast Guard issued a notice about multiple swimming events on waterways near Manhattan from June to October 2025. Participants will swim along the East River, Harlem River, and Hudson River. Mariners are advised to proceed at low wake speed and stay cautious around swimmers. Support vessels will assist during the events.
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Security, security, security, all station, all station, all stations.
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This message Coast Guard, Sector New York, this is Coast Guard, Sector New York, this is Coast Guard, Sector New York.
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Mariners are advised that multiple swims will take place on the waters near Manhattan Island from June 20th, 2025 through October 10th, 2025.
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Each swim will include two to five shipments and multiple support craft.
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Today, swim will take place near Pier A in Battery Park, near Mill Rock near East 90th Street, from the CET up the East River, Harlem River, down to Hudson River, and end at the prospective start positions.
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For exact dates and time, to District 1,
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local notice to Mariners.
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Various vessels will be assisting the event.
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Mariners are quick to transit at low wake speed and exercise caution while in vicinity of the participants.
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Interest to mariners, make contact the principal swim safety officer on Marine Band Channel.
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VHF FM. Tonight is Coast Guard Sack, York Out.
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Location mentioned:
Near Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004
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