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If you ask me, boaters are some of the best people in the world.   I’m not sure why, but they are.   Maybe it is because they have more fun than most people or maybe it is because they don’t worry themselves with trivial issues such as getting their wills together before they die.   After all, the only thing that will be left is a well-used boat, a few life jackets, a pair of flip flops and some sunglasses.   Even the nicest people, however can get annoyed sometimes.   For the typical boater, the source of annoyance typically comes from those who do not understand the boating lifestyle.   It doesn’t mean the offender is a bad person.   They just need to learn a few things. Here are 10 things that are sure to annoy the average boater: 1.          Showing Up Late – You invite some friends out for a day on the water.   Everyone is there, ready to go . . . except for one person.   Now you are all ...

The unofficial kickoff of summer is just around the corner and if you haven’t already started your boating fun, you are surely thinking about it.   Soon, the lakes, rivers and coastline will be full of those who worship the sun, the sand and fun.   Before the mayhem starts, don’t forget to take a moment to remember the fact that Safe Boating Week is May 18 – 24, 2019.   No doubt that having fun while boating is elemental but let’s make a plan to do it safely.   Here are a few promises to make to yourself about boating safely this summer: Avoid boating while under the influence .   Far too many people are injured or killed each year due to boaters that are intoxicated.   You don’t have to drink to have fun but if you do, don’t get behind the wheel.   Let someone else drive or choose to stay put.           Pay attention .   There are lots of things to look out for when on the water.   Other boats,...

My last article dealt with proper navigation lighting and in the article I referred to a few rules of the road, specifically when it relates to which boats have the right of way.   There seemed to be a lot of discussion on the topic, so I figured I would write about it this week.   If you drive a car, then you understand that there are situations where one vehicle has the right of way compared to another.   The same concept applies to vessels on the water and understanding the rules is very important.   On many occasions, lack of understanding of these rules had led to dangerous situations and sometimes even loss of life.   First, let me provide a few definitions: COLREGS – Abbreviation for Collision Regulations and is an international set of rules defined to prevent collisions between vessels as sea.   It must be noted that some regulations differ slightly on inland waters (lakes and rivers) so it is important to know the rules in the are...