We rode there today. The lagoon patrol pulled up on us as we were filling our sacs. We had 2 pumps overboard and we were sure he was going to bust us. There was no hiding what we were up to. As we prepared our excuses, he said, "I just want to make sure you guys are communicating with the other boats out here about driving along 'the wall' (glassy side)". After we told him we were, he drove off without saying a word about the sacs. Frankly, I don't think they care as long as you're being safe. There may be regulations about it, but the main thing they're trying to enforce there is safety. There are too many little details for them to keep track of legally, but if someone get's hurt breaking the law, officer Felt is going to be hearing about it from his supervisors... Just keep your flag up, and play nice when he talks to you, and everything will be fine. In fact, one time we even offered him a pull. He said it sounded like fun, but he had work to do. -Monkey P.S. Randy, I've tried to email you to come ride with us a couple of times, and I keep getting bounces...
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