Banned? really? On what premise? Not that I doubt what youre saying, I just want the details!
They flipped under the bridge and caused a big traffic jam. Remember, this is the busiest harbor in the world. There are also lots of current and counter currents in the Narrows. It was a real mess and they had to have the Coast Guard get them righted. No one was happy!
Now, only self-rescuing boats may race.
