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Mayday off coast of Mexico-rescued from catamaran
Jonathan Ganz wrote:
In article , Wayne.B wrote: Refusing to follow an order from the coast guard is a felony for those who are inclined to go that way. I'm not sure this is correct in all situations. It might also not be enforceable. What are they actually going to do to you? Say you're 500 miles off, there is high wind and big waves, the epirb is activated (how about by mistake?), the CG shows up, and you say, no, it was a mistake. Everyone is fine (of even better, you're single handing and you're fine). Are they going to stay on station until the weather gets better then arrest you on the high seas? What if you're not a US citizen? Are they going to follow you to port or attempt to board you? I know of at least one situation with a fishing boat out here where they asked to board for an inspection. The guy had apparently been boarded many times. He told them to screw off. Finally, they backed down and left him alone. What are the Coast Guard doing 500 miles offshore? |
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