So open water swimmers can now hold the boat to rest?

Can we talk about this rule (303.3 I think)? Anyone who was there, whether you voted yea or nay, can you please explain your thinking? At first blush, I don't like that it passed. But I'd like to know what it really means for the future of OWS in USMS events.
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  • Doesn't the logic of having a separate wetsuit division mean there should be a separate holding-on-to-the-boat division? interesting in bicycling is there a division for stopping and putting a foot down? in running is there a division for stopping and leaning against a tree or fence or some other object?
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  • Doesn't the logic of having a separate wetsuit division mean there should be a separate holding-on-to-the-boat division? interesting in bicycling is there a division for stopping and putting a foot down? in running is there a division for stopping and leaning against a tree or fence or some other object?
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