[OCDACTIVE]

This is a good story and just goes to show you even the most well planned excursions with an experienced captain can still go by the way side.

The easiest things are always the easiest forgotten.

Last year when I brought OCD to the lake for the very first time, I was so excited I was shaking. Being the way I am I knew that I may forget something so I had made a list (I have a list for everything LOL hence the name)... Anyway I go through the entire check list, remove safety straps, remove safety chain, check plugs, check gear etc etc. I was slowing myself down just so I wouldn't make an obvious error. I rechecked the list twice.

Finally when I am satisfied I back the boat in. My father jumps in the truck and I get on the tongue to slowly put her in. (thank god no one was around)

I get her rear end floating and the plan is to push her hard, jump on the bow, jump in, start her up and away I go. (I also had a 50ft safty line attached to the bow cleat before someone jumps on me)

Well I get the rear end floating and push hard, she doesn't move an inch. I try again, nothing... I figure she isn't in far enough, I have my dad back down further. The boat is floating at this point and the tires are touching the water and I am up to my knees soaking my pants. I push again and again.. Boat won't go......

I take a step back and think.. I pull my check list out and everything is perfect..

My dad jumps out and asks... Did you take off the winch line?........Oh MY!!! I fogot to unhook it from the trailer!!! It wasn't on the list!!!! LMAO.. To this day I always will remember that. Luckily it wasn't anything major but goes to show you the smallest thing can be over looked even when you are experienced.

So my advice is no matter how excited take a step back and make sure everything is 100%, better yet have a second pair of eyes helping.

OK go ahead and laugh at me..

Does anyone else want to share?