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"Sal's Dad" wrote in message ... Operating in an area that is occasionally closed for "security" reasons, I am unclear as to how this information is disseminated. I don't have VHF aboard (I don't believe this is a requirement, and I really don't want to have to listen to all the chit-chat), and don't go near public docks or launching points, even if information were posted there. Once I became aware of a closing "issue" when a Navy helicopter, fully armed, hovered above my little sailboat for an extended period, checking us out... very unsettling... I guess I'm unclear on how notification of closings takes place. If an area is temporarily closed but a skipper is not notified, can/should authorities cite him for negligence? Not to say the skipper in this case was prudent... -- Sal's Dad At 5:25 a.m., the Coast Guard issued a restriction that prohibited recreational boats and un-inspected passenger vessels from crossing the bar because of hazardous conditions. The rough bar warning light was turned on and repeated broadcasts on VHF radio channel 22A were made to notify vessels in the area of the dangerous conditions. snip and the operator was cited with negligent operation for crossing a restricted bar and for having expired flares and expired fire extinguishers. |
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