On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 15:27:32 GMT, "Roger Long"
wrote:

I remember when the Coast Guard was going around and stopping yachts
in New York Harbor. They would board and ask the guests if they had
brought any lunch or beer. The guest would say, "Of course we brought
something. We are polite and civil people and would never accept an
invitation with out bringing something."

AFIK the boats they were stopping were large commercial charters
masquerading as bareboats to avoid vessel inspection requirements. In
15 years sailing in NY Harbor with guests, I have never been boarded.



Rodney Myrvaagnes NYC J36 Gjo/a


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