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Originally Posted by Broad Hopper
We do away with temporary certificates and certify paddlers that they are capable of paddling their crafts safely!
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1) Certification has little to do with common sense, and may build over-confidence on the water. We've seen the disappointment with mandatory licensure, where nobody fails the test.
2) There are very few boats with the sign, "Rental Boat". Am I the only person here who has ever rented a boat?
Quote:
Originally Posted by chipj29
APS, what is the harm in getting your vessel checked for safety?
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There is none and it makes everyone involved "feel good". It's nice that you have the time to
schmooze —and maybe—
impress lesser boaters than yourselves.
Quote:
Originally Posted by chipj29
APS, why are you so against an organization whose first name is "SAFE" promote safe behavior on NH waterways?
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1) Because you could teach each boater one knot: especially
one extremely valuable knot that could keep their boats secure in towing situations, as well as preventing a boat from drifting away into the night—or having their boats re-tied at public docks during the day.
I haven't seen that seamanship-knowledge displayed here by
SBONH.—
anywhere. 
2) I haven't seen
SBONH "promote" anything but themselves—much less...
behavior of others. 
Quote:
Originally Posted by chipj29
APS, why can't you just say that yes, it would be a good idea for EVERYONE to get their vessel checked for safety, regardless of type of watercraft?
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Inspections depend on the competency of the inspector. Is being a member of
SBONH sufficient training to know what you are doing?
