To the Journal editor:

As a lifelong area resident and an avid fisherman, I ‘m absolutely amazed at the absurdity of the boating restrictions.

The non-motorized marine vessels being first and foremost on my mind.

Me and a lifelong friend, (who I also care take for), cannot use a motor because of increased social contact, i.e. fueling or servicing of our boat. That’s simply absurd.

Yet restaurants do take out, dipensaries dispense, liquor still flows freely,yet two guys in a boat, actually trying to social distance and put food on the table can be fined a $1,000?

We support all of aforementioned establishments, but I also believe in our ability to safely social distance and enjoy a day on the water with good company and perhaps a fresh fish dinner in the process?