N/S Correct. Now I need to jump in. Recreational boaters who think the rules are silly or unnecessary or want to argue with a couple hundred years of maritime law are just asking for strict universal licensing laws to be imposed. If that is what you want go for it. I'd like less regulation not more, but have it your way. Next case, If anyone would like to learn and understand how all the rules work, (International, inland, Canadian, Lakes and rivers, world wide buoyage) there is an interactive program called rules master pro, produced by the Aussies by the way, that might be a great way to spend some time this winter. Bill