On Wed, 6 Aug 2003 12:45:03 -0400, "Jeff Morris" jeffmo@NoSpam-sv-lokiDOTcom
wrote:

"Nope - the local authorities can do whatever they damn well please" ?
Yes. That's what it says. For example, despite repeated claims that sailboats
have the "right of way" over powerboats, if the powerboat happens to be a US
Naval vessel it's a felony to pass within a certain number of yards without
permission. And the Coast Guard boat out in front will remind you of that.
There are also speed limits and no-wake zones, restrictions on anchoring and
mooring, etc, imposed by local authorities.

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