
C&D Canal dos and donts
• Anchoring is strictly prohibited in the C&D — all boats are required to keep moving. • Sailing is prohibited because it reduces maneuverability. Sailboats

• Anchoring is strictly prohibited in the C&D — all boats are required to keep moving. • Sailing is prohibited because it reduces maneuverability. Sailboats
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