Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville implements safety zone for swimming portion of IRONMAN race on Saturday (WJXT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The IRONMAN triathlon will bring thousands to Jacksonville on Saturday, prompting city officials and the U.S. Coast Guard to restrict access to a section of the St. Johns River for the 2.4-mile swimming portion of the race.
The U.S. Coast Guard of Jacksonville has implemented a safety zone that will go into effect from 7 - 11 a.m. along the St. Johns River within the following coordinates:
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Latitude (dms)
Longitude (dms)
30° 18′ 45″ N
81° 40′ 35″ W
30° 18′ 36.8″ N
81° 39′ 50.1″ W
30° 19′ 8.9″ N
81° 38′ 20.2″ W
30° 18′ 50″ N
81° 38′ 25″ W
Neither vessels nor people will be allowed to enter the area during this time. Entry is prohibited unless otherwise authorized by the captain of the port.
The race also features a 112-mile bike and a 26.2-mile run. Learn more about the race here.
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