Attitude Adjustment
Well, most boaters here in the Northeast are a month or two into the seasonal layup now, and many are experiencing water withdrawal symptoms. Here are a few suggestions about what to do if you find yourself in this situation.
One, charter a boat in a faraway warm location for the January/February time frame. It will give you something to look forward to and ensure that you get out on the water again in less than six months. You might find the most recent Smart Boating show on the subject helpful – https://smartboatingus.com/sbtv/204/
Two, surf the Internet to locate interesting new applications which you can load on your smart phone and tablet. There are thousands of applications available on topics ranging from weather to navigation and you’ll surely find something valuable. A Smart Boating show with some interesting applications is: https://smartboatingus.com/sbtv/189
Three, search the Web for video courses which cover areas from basic safety to navigation. Most skippers can benefit, at least a bit, from the videos available. A basic safety Smart Boating show is: https://smartboatingus.com/sbtv/217
Try any or all of these avenues and I think you’ll find yourself back on a positive course and well equipped to wait out the off-season with a sense of optimism and confidence.
