[LIforrelaxin]

Well I have scanned over a lot of this thread. And you can make valid point either way on this arguement. I think one thing that needs to be addressed here is that no one is saying that someone can or can't anchor where they would like here the issue is "Rafting" e.g. The connecting of two or more boats weather at anchor or adrift... according to the Boat Ed web site. As I waterfront home owner I don't have any issue with a boat floating or anchoring out in front of my place... but when 20 or 30 boats do it is a bit much. And that is where the issue lies. I can think of a little cove on long Island that has become over run with people anchoring in it. And its not that people are anchoring in it that is the issue, it is that I have passed by the cove when it has been chock full of boats. So much so that the residents in side that cove may be having issues getting in and out from thier docks.

In my opinion the big issue here is that people need to be a bit more sensible and considerate.... if your looking for a place to anchor and you come accross a cove that is filling up move on..... don't just drop anchor cause it your cove.... There is a huge lake out there....with plenty of places to drop anchor..... but people seem to all want to flock to Hot spots.... and that is what is creating the problem..... And sure if this flocking behavior continues there are going to be more and more restrictions.....There is a big lake out there spread out and use it.....