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"I can think of a number of narrow channels where these regulations make no sense and could be dangerous if enforced."

There is an e-mail link, in the linked article, if you want to voice your concern to the Coast Guard.
They have a reputation of working with boaters in all matters of safety.

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<>i>They have a reputation of working with boaters in all matters of safety.

They have a reputation of working over boaters.