Tagged: labor day
Labor Day Modifications
The dog days of summer are almost behind us now and a cool chill is frequently felt towards day end. Labor Day is on the horizon and if the weather is warm and sunny, the waterways will be filled with boats of all shapes and sizes. Patience will be a key ingredient to staying safe and having a good time, as many of the boaters will be somewhat inexperienced and prone to making “tenderfoot” mistakes. It’s not always easy to break your normal boating stride, but if you stop to think of it, the payoff will be well worth the [...]
Good Times
For many boaters, Labor Day weekend marks the end to the “official” boating season. After the holiday, school restarts, vacations end, and daily life takes on a decidedly more structured pace. In response, many boaters, including me, try to savor the last few days of summer on the water. Over the weekend, a number of different friends joined me on the boat and we visited a wide range of well populated islands, coves, and beaches. Interestingly, one thing in particular stood out, namely, a sense of people bonding. Some boaters were rafted up with 3-4 boats across, and as the [...]