The Parade of Sail will begin at 12 p.m. on July 23, and will be visible from nearly any downtown San Francisco waterfront location. A 100-yard moving safety zone around each vessel participating in the Festival of Sail will be established, and will be enforced by the Coast Guard from 12 p.m. through 3 p.m, or until the conclusion of the event.

In addition to the Parade of Sail safety zone, there will also be enforced safety zones from 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. during mock cannon battles, taking place west of Alcatraz Island on July 25 and 26, and west of Treasure Island on July 24 and 27.

The boating public is reminded that passing through or anchoring within these safety zones is prohibited, unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, or his designated representative. While enjoying time on the water during the event, all mariners are reminded to have properly fitting, Coast Guard approved lifejackets for all persons onboard, as required by law.

Coast Guard Sector San Francisco will have public information booths at the Marine Education Village at Hyde Street Pier, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on July 24-27, and at the Green Village at Pier 30/32, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 25-27. The public is encouraged to visit these booths to find out more about Coast Guard missions, boating safety, and environmental protection. There will also be a recruiter present during the Festival for those interested in career opportunities in the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve.   

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is a three-masted barque, and carries square-rigged sails on the fore and main masts. The sailing vessel is 295 feet long, can attain speeds of up to 17 knots under full sail, and has the capacity to carry 239 passengers and crew. The Eagle has been in service within the Coast Guard since 1946, serving as a training platform for cadets and officer candidates to learn leadership, teamwork, seamanship, and navigation skills. She is the only square-rigged sailing vessel still actively serving in the Unites States military. The Eagle will be visiting San Francisco and five other West Coast ports, including San Diego, Los Angeles, Astoria, Tacoma, and Victoria, British Columbia.

Anyone interested in more information on the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle may visit http://www.cga.edu/display.aspx?id=2558.

For more information on the Festival of Sail, visit http://www.festivalofsail.org/.

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