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Skipper of the Sea Que · 07-12-2006, 11:20 PM

This thread reminds me of a similar enforcement effort at Braun Bay during the 2000 season.

For those interested, here's a link to the thread starter and some interesting reading from the OLD forum archives:

MP Invades Braun Bay

At the time I had many of the same questions I see posted in the current thread. What does happen when I'm at anchor and someone makes a raft closer than 50 feet to my boat? We are both in violation.

As for mooring balls: Orange balls are supposed to be in the NRZ in Braun Bay to mark the 75 foot distance from shore you can anchor - not to use as a mooring but to mark the distance. One year they had signs out at Braun Bay with the NRZ rules. I believe the signs were placed 75 feet from shore. The rules for the WAM area sandbar are a little different.

Somewhere around here I have a few pictures of a Marine Patrol boat on routine patrol passing close to NRZ violators in Wentworth Cove - not interested in NRZ enforcement.

07-12-2006, 11:20 PM	#39
Skipper of the Sea Que Deceased Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 1/2 way between Boston & Providence Posts: 573 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 32 Thanked 55 Times in 22 Posts	Braun Bay NRZ Invasion from 2000 This thread reminds me of a similar enforcement effort at Braun Bay during the 2000 season. For those interested, here's a link to the thread starter and some interesting reading from the OLD forum archives: MP Invades Braun Bay At the time I had many of the same questions I see posted in the current thread. What does happen when I'm at anchor and someone makes a raft closer than 50 feet to my boat? We are both in violation. As for mooring balls: Orange balls are *supposed* to be in the NRZ in Braun Bay to mark the 75 foot distance from shore you can anchor - not to use as a mooring but to mark the distance. One year they had signs out at Braun Bay with the NRZ rules. I believe the signs were placed 75 feet from shore. The rules for the WAM area sandbar are a little different. Somewhere around here I have a few pictures of a Marine Patrol boat on routine patrol passing close to NRZ violators in Wentworth Cove - not interested in NRZ enforcement. __________________ Amateur HAM Radio What is it? You'll be surprised. When all else fails Ham Radio still works. Shriners Hospitals *providing specialized care for children regardless of ability to pay*. Find out more or refer a patient.