I had a informal word later with a member of a Coast Guard vessel who was
refueling next to us.. and his advise was "Safety First - if you have to
anchor due to imminent danger - do it - just don't tell Customs about it
when you check in!".

And I can not help wondering if you get arrested if you run your vessel
aground before you check with Customs :-)

It may help if you remember that they are trying
to make rules to make it harder for the
terrorists. It would sure help if _they_ would
remember that.

Don W.