Folks-
We have received some inquiries from BoatUS members in New York about an increasing frequency of law enforcement/USCG stops on the Hudson River. These members have indicated that the reason given by boarding officers for the stops are for vessel checks/homeland security activities. Our members are concerned that these efforts may have intensified and that the frequency of such stops has potentially become unreasonable. Some have indicated being stopped multiple times by same or different law enforcement agency within the span of several days, and sometimes on the same day.
I'd like your help in researching this issue. Please let me know if you have been stopped recently, and the result of that stop (was their a warning or citation issued for unsafe operation, or failure to have proper safety equipment, for example?)
It's a new world after 9/11 and the small boat threat is real. BoatUS does greatly appreciate the efforts of the USCG and local law enforcement. They have helped to reduce boating fatalities and accidents, and ensure everyone comes home after a day on the water. That is definitely a good thing.
Thanks for any information you may be able to provide.
(Kindly note that I have attempted to post my email address here so that anyone may email me directly, but for some reason my email address does not come out correct when previewing my posting. Please post here, or, if you wish to remain confidential, please call me at 703-461-2864 and I will give you my email. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
-Scott Croft
AVP Public Relations
Boat Owners Association of The United States
We have received some inquiries from BoatUS members in New York about an increasing frequency of law enforcement/USCG stops on the Hudson River. These members have indicated that the reason given by boarding officers for the stops are for vessel checks/homeland security activities. Our members are concerned that these efforts may have intensified and that the frequency of such stops has potentially become unreasonable. Some have indicated being stopped multiple times by same or different law enforcement agency within the span of several days, and sometimes on the same day.
I'd like your help in researching this issue. Please let me know if you have been stopped recently, and the result of that stop (was their a warning or citation issued for unsafe operation, or failure to have proper safety equipment, for example?)
It's a new world after 9/11 and the small boat threat is real. BoatUS does greatly appreciate the efforts of the USCG and local law enforcement. They have helped to reduce boating fatalities and accidents, and ensure everyone comes home after a day on the water. That is definitely a good thing.
Thanks for any information you may be able to provide.
(Kindly note that I have attempted to post my email address here so that anyone may email me directly, but for some reason my email address does not come out correct when previewing my posting. Please post here, or, if you wish to remain confidential, please call me at 703-461-2864 and I will give you my email. Sorry for the inconvenience.)
-Scott Croft
AVP Public Relations
Boat Owners Association of The United States
