Marine events (regattas, boat races, marine parades, floats, fishing tournaments or exhibitions) m
ust be permitted in Oregon if they introduce extra or unusual water safety hazards on an Oregon water body. A Marine Board application for a permit must be submitted at least 30 days prior to the event. Forms can be submitted via mail, fax, or email.
Any marine event on Federally Navigable waters (as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard, excluding the Rogue River and the Willamette River above the Oregon City Falls) including all tidally influenced waters, must be permitted through the U.S. Coast Guard. The Marine Board will continue to permit those events on waters outside U.S. Coast Guard jurisdiction. The U.S. Coast Guard application must be received at least 135 days prior to the event.