GlennA - I've already referenced the UNCLOS in this thread. Unfortunately, the exclusion zone preempts that. Just try to sail through a prohibited zone marked on the charts in U.S. waters and you'll get stopped there in a heartbeat - but unless there are other factors involved they won't throw you in the brig or fine you $20K or impound the boat.

I just hope that the exclusion zone is lifted as it will put a huge damper on any sailing activities in that area.