It's no surprise to me to hear about the ignorance of waterborne law enforcement.

Do you know which agency had the jurisdiction? Or who gave them the citation?

At least in Florida, they cite the powerboat that hits you. When I got run down (and I mean literally run down) by a fisherman last year in Bristol, RI resulting in the same totaling of a Flyer, the SOB had no insurance and was given no citation by the Rhode Island Marine Patrol even though he was completely at fault. Insurance covered the boat (it was Phil Kinder's) and they are now pursuing the fisherman. Imagine if you hit someone with your car, you are at fault, and you have no insurance. You're now in big trouble. But in Rhode Island, if you do the same thing on the water they shrug their shoulders and let you go.

Gordie, I bet Matt can build you a sweet looking XJ or Pete can build you a sweet looking A2.

Good Luck,

Bob

Guys:

Not trying to sell insurace, but I got a great quote from the US Sailing One Design Program They cover racing and charters too. Only $232 a year with $8000 valie on my 87 Hobie 17.

https://rater.gowrie.com/flash_one_design/odr.asp?classId=',
Get an A2, my next boat. SWEET!!!

Doug

I just got a H20 and trailer with a combined declared value of $14,550 insured for $268 from The Hartford.

Doug,

That US Sailng One Design insurance doesn't cover sails. I only know this because of reviewing my loss history with them. They quoted me something like $350 or $380/yr with $10,000 and $2000 trailer coverage. Statefarm, on the other hand has been there for me and hasn't raised my premium, even with my loss history. Same coverages and they know it will be raced regularly, $210 or so.

Gordie. Glad to hear your OK. Best of luck from me and all the Annapolis A-Catters that had the pleasure of meeting you at last year's midwinters. Ed