I know I have accepted the fact that come ice-out 2009, I'm going to have to obey the 45MPH speed limit.
It will be a drastic change from the, er, unlimited speeds, um, of 25-35mph to which I am accustomed to travelling.
This will help me to see smaller vessels to avoid violating their 150' zone and improve my 'ability to see' in general.
Here's looking forward to an unchanged 2009.