Labor Day week was pretty good for boating, sunny and mild with a moderately strong daily breeze. Many sailboats took advantage of the weather, along with a few powerboats which bounced around a bit in the wind-induced mix of chop and swells. It was in dealing with this “lumpy” mix that a few thoughts occurred to me. One point was to know the capabilities of you and your boat. The confused water made the boat bounce all over the place, requiring focus and experience to keep safely on course. Another point was to make sure your safety equipment: anchor, PFDs, [...]