Fall Boating
Well, it’s that time of the year again. People are decorating with mums and pumpkins, and temperatures have dropped from cool to brisk. Fall boating is a double-edged sword, on the one hand, it’s very serene -when boating last Sunday, I saw only one other boat underway, but it’s also more dangerous – if you fall overboard while tying a line, that may be the end of your boating career. What to do? I suggest you play safety to the nines. Wear that auto-inflate life jacket and your newest non-skid boat shoes. Focus on being more aware to avoid being negatively impacted by unexpected large swells or wakes. File a trip plan with someone. And give yourself plenty of extra time to get back to the dock before darkness falls. Of course, there are many more points. We all know the drill. My suggestion is to simply reflect briefly on some of the key points you already know, as the benefits can be significant in terms of your health and safety.
