Fall Boating Demands Attention
Fall boating can be a great experience in New England. When the sun is out, and the breezes are light, it can be a fun and comfortable adventure. However, boating after Columbus Day requires paying attention at a slightly higher level than in the summer months. Shifting sandbars can cause accidental groundings when navigational buoys drift from their original locations; and prop-snarling lobster pot buoys can become temporarily invisible under the larger fall swells. Emergency engine overheating issues can arise from barnacle-laden cooling hoses, or hose jackets chafed through from a summer of cruising. And, that’s just tip of the iceberg. With this in mind, remember, boating in the off-season offers some unique benefits, just be sure to pay attention and everything will be fine.
