As I said, I know where the Aides to Navigation off Governor's Island the around the Witches are, and I didn't see any of them from what I consider a safe distance.
As you said MOST OF THEM ARE THERE, so that suggests that some aren't in their proper location or are missing? Hense my suggestion of a Notice to NH Mariners, that would give Marine Patrol a "cushion" in which to replace the aides. If the Aide to Navigation isn't visible, it's the same as not being there.
If I am looking on my chart and it says there is an Aide to Navigation in a certain area and it isn't there (or isn't visible) I certainly would be confused and then question the accuracy of the chart and if I'm lucky not hit anything while I'm trying to figure it out!
Perhaps it's time for NH to come into the 21st century when it comes to navigational aides and funding for law enforcement. Larger and more visible Aides to Navigation would be the first step.
I know that most folks equate funding for the Marine Patrol with boats and crews on the water (or at least it seems that way) however they also have to fund everything else. Safe boating education, aides to navigation, homeland security, etc. It's not just about increasing wages.
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