It's the law, but this time of year all the yanks are having their boats piloted down to the gulf for the winter. These guys don't check up at all. They make their money per trip so they are in turbo mode to get back up north. There is a good mooring spot about 200 yards from my cabin and with the fog this time of year they all anchor with the most annoying fog alarm you have ever heard. Dang rich folks!!