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Originally Posted by SAMIAM
Over the years I have learned to not even think about the rules......because around 20% of the boaters don't have a clue.I judge each approaching boat defensively and react accordingly.After receiving 1/2 of a peace sign from a few captains that don't know the rules,I just automatically give way to passing boats....it's not worth the aggravation.
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SIM has it right. Having been boating here for 40 years, in the last 5 I have taken to a full defensive posture, assuming that any boat that I can see 360 degrees around me that is not heading away from me is a potential issue. I just assume they don't know the rules and give them at least 300 ft and asjust speed accordingly.
It is so bad I have have taken to wearing a (very comfortable) lifevest all the time, even before and after getting on/off the boat due to large wakes and people violating the 150 ft rule. I view it the same as having airbags. While I don't ever plan on using them, I have to protect my family. I can only control my own actions, not the captain boneheads of the world. If you see me wearing it (I do go to CH a lot), try not to laugh too hard.
