The tow was about a foot above the water and was essentialy invisable in the boats wake. The sheriff's department maritime police said there is no requirement to flag the tow. Also a tow is a right of way boat and a sailboat is a right of way boat so did not know in this situation which one would be burdened. I guess the insurance companies will have to fight it out.
GISCO - You should consult the U.S. Coast Guard Collision Regulations (COLREGS) rule 24. The requirements are pretty clear for inland and international waters. Your sheriff's maritime department is wrong. Just Google USCG COLREGS. It's all there.
