I sail a smallish lake in Nebraska, and recently I was told by “Lake Security” that sailboats were NOT allowed to sail after dark. I was informed that “according to the Coast Guard regulations ALL boats are to motor only after sunset.” I wish I had a camera to capture his surprise when I handed him MY copy of the Coast Guard regulations and asked which section that would be under. Oh he ment that it was a State regulation. Again I excused myself, went below, retrieved my copy of the Nebraska Game and Park Boating Regulations, handed it him and asked for the section that related to NO SAILING AFTER DARK. By now I could see his frustration. Now he just said “Well it’s just not SAFE to have you out here after sunset.” I informed him that the three power boaters had the SAME lights on that I had on, and that when time came that I start the auxiliary and became a powerboat that I would indeed turn on my steaming light and at that time I would have MORE lights on than the power boaters. His patience must have been as short as his training and I was told that if I didn’t lower my sails and MOTOR back to the marina that I would not only be sighted for all of the boating vilations I would also be charged with “other criminal infractions.” Since I had already missed the sunset and the wind had died to nil I complied. The following morning I went to see the Lake Security director and informed him that this was the LAST time I will be harassed off the lake. I showed him all the literature and regulations that allowed me to sail whenever I desire. I have had NO problems since. I guess education is the key that unlocks many doors