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Rocket Launch Zone Warning
The Coast Guard will establish a safety zone in the vicinity of Narrow Cape and Ugak Island near Kodiak Island for the launch of a U.S. Air Force Minotaur IV Rocket at the Kodiak Launch Complex Tuesday. The safety zone is in effect between 7:40 a.m. and 10 a.m. or until canceled.
The Coast Guard warns that entry into or through this zone is strictly prohibited. The area will be heavily patrolled and the fines stiff. Unauthorized entry could result in civil and criminal penalties, including fines of up to $37,500.
Maybe this type of thing happens all the time, but to be honest this is the first "rocket warning" ever to cross our desk. Perhaps boaters near military zones get used to this sort of thing, but we'd love to hear from you if you have ever had to curtail your boating activities due to some sort of rocket or missile testing.
As for boaters in Alaska, there are a lot of localized boating resources at FirstBoat.com on the boating in Alaska section.
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