Be Aware
This weekend, the weather was great for boating – clear, hot, and sunny. Naturally, a lot of boaters hit the water. Unfortunately, a lot of those boaters did not practice good boating habits. Some boaters completely ignored marina-based no wake zones resulting in constant choppy water and shifting docks. Other boaters decided to move in the opposite direction, setting their throttle to just above idle and then staying in the middle of channels, completely blocking the vessels stacked up behind it. And another group of boaters decided to reinvent the rules of the road by passing on the incorrect side and forcing other boaters to move out of the marked channel to avoid collisions. If you get the chance, discretely point out some of the basics to those in need. The boat you save could be your own.
