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Boaters urged to watch for racers and swimmers off St. Croix

DPNR's November 5–14 advisory highlights November 8, when the Buck to Bucc swim overlaps sailing races near Green Cay and Buck Island.

By WelcomeToVI News DeskPublished November 6, 2026 at 8:56 AM AST

Boaters urged to watch for racers and swimmers off St. Croix — editorial illustration — AI-generated editorial illustration; not a photograph of the reported event.

WHAT HAPPENED

DPNR's November 5–14 advisory highlights November 8, when the Buck to Bucc swim overlaps sailing races near Green Cay and Buck Island.

WHY IT MATTERS

Boaters can expect additional activity in these waters, particularly Sunday. Allowing extra travel time and maintaining a careful lookout helps protect participants and other water users.

Source: USVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources

What you need to know

DPNR is asking boaters around Green Cay and Buck Island, St. Croix, to take extra care during sailing events running November 5–14. Its November 5 notice singles out Sunday, November 8, when the Buck to Bucc swim and regatta races will share the area.

Operators should keep speeds safe, watch for swimmers and racing sailboats, and follow directions from event officials and marine safety personnel. The notice does not announce a general waterway closure or exclusion zone.

ORIGINAL SOURCEUSVI Department of Planning and Natural Resources

Source published November 5, 2026; dated official release does not display a publication time. Read the original reporting or release for the complete record.

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