Coast Guard sets St. Johns River safety zone for swim portion of IRONMAN race
Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville implements safety zone for swimming portion of IRONMAN race on Saturday (WJXT)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. â 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:
Latitude (dms) Longitude (dms) 30° 18âČ 45âł N 81° 40âČ 35âł W 30° 18âČ 36.8âł N 81° 39âČ 50.1âł W 30° 19âČ 8.9âł N 81° 38âČ 20.2âł W 30° 18âČ 50âł N 81° 38âČ 25âł 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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