Hi Ann! Don't take it personally and don't let it ruin your day. We've all been there! Some of these guys are a bit power hungry. I had a similar conversation one day at Anna Maria Island. I asked him if he would assume responsibility for my boat if there was an accident. Of course he said no way. I told him OK, then open the damm bridge. I pointed out that because of people like me, people like him had a job. That probably didn't endear me to him but he opened the bridge while threatening to notify the CG. But it never happened. At the end of the day it's your boat and your responsibility. Have fun and be safe! Regards, Randy Pickelmann Morning Star-lying Sunset Bay Marina-Stuart, FL Cool Change-hard aground in Thomaston, ME www.CruisingMorningStar.com Sent from my iPad