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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  • I've volunteered at ultramarathon aid stations, and runners can pause for as long as they need to OTOH swimmers can, too. You just can't touch a boat. You can tread water, float on your back, whatever.
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  • I've volunteered at ultramarathon aid stations, and runners can pause for as long as they need to OTOH swimmers can, too. You just can't touch a boat. You can tread water, float on your back, whatever.
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