I was relieved to see the ending was much better than I first thought
At 40 mph, hitting them would probably have sent you through or over the windshield. Years ago, I would only pass them two ways, way left heading towards the Broads, and way right along Governor's island. It took me awhile to get used to navigating around them.
It's a rocky lake for sure. Glad it worked out well. Yet another boater that has seen the white light of the Witches.