If you haven't purchased your very own copy of my guide to cruising regulations and you need a reminder as to why you really want one, be sure to read Georgs Kolesnikovs's summary. By the way, if you haven't visited the trawlersandtrawlering.com web site, you should. Read over the News postings, after all, they are FREE. http://www.trawlersandtrawlering.com/news/captainmikemauri.html Copies of the SECOND edition (203 pages 2009), not described in the T&T web article, may be purchased at: http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/a-yachtsmans-guide-smuggling-your-boat-out-of-jail/1998948 This version has updates since 2009; not extensive, but useful. There is also a Spiral Bound version at: http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/a-yachtsmans-guide-smuggling-your-boat-out-of-jail/6099713 There is time yet to order and have your copy before Christmas. Price is about $29 _________________________ Capt. Mike Maurice Tigard, Oregon (Near Portland).