Aug 1 Capt. Bonehead's

VtSteve · 08-02-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Yesterday seemed like the busiest boating day so far, this summer. Finally, the weather said 'real summer is here."

I was out doing my Dragonboat charity paddle today. When it brains hard enough to peel paint, and three boats go over, it's not a good day.

trfour · 08-02-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by VtSteve

I was out doing my Dragonboat charity paddle today. When it brains hard enough to peel paint, and three boats go over, it's not a good day.

Weather can turn at any moment on this Great Lake. Over the past 25 years I have learned to watch the skys.... Mind you, I am not an expert in any way, just have been lucky enough to hit par, and we are still here, enjoying to this very day!

Rinkerfam · 08-02-2009, 10:03 PM

Saturday was out of control in my opinion. I had to come off plane a half dozen times (while having the right of way in every situation) to allow other boaters to maintain course. The Governors/Eagle nwz was so rough on the pm ride home that we actually took a wave over the bow (pretty remarkable in a 25 foot bowrider). The only silver lining was when I slowed to allow a boat with the right of way to cross my bow and the driver waved to thank me. I give the day overall a solid

VitaBene · 08-02-2009, 10:11 PM

Unfortunately, I have to assume my boat is the give way and have taught my kids the same. Defensive boating, really not much different than defensive driving.

LakeSnake · 08-03-2009, 07:50 AM

I was also out on Saturday and was very disappointed at the antics of the majority of boat drivers. Like Rinkerfan I also had to alter speed and course numerous times to avoid other boaters oblivious to their surroundings and the general boating navigation rules.

It appears to me the requirement for a safe boating cert. has accomplished nothing to make the lake a safer place to boat. I have never seen it this bad in 30+ years.

BroadHopper · 08-03-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by VitaBene

Unfortunately, I have to assume my boat is the give way and have taught my kids the same. Defensive boating, really not much different than defensive driving.

I have always consider the rule above as good defensive tactic. Unfortunately.

You should have seen the PWCs on Paugus Bay Saturday! It was like Demolition Derby! Worst I have seen!

08-02-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
Rinkerfam Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 268 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 8 Posts	Saturday was out of control in my opinion. I had to come off plane a half dozen times (while having the right of way in every situation) to allow other boaters to maintain course. The Governors/Eagle nwz was so rough on the pm ride home that we actually took a wave over the bow (pretty remarkable in a 25 foot bowrider). The only silver lining was when I slowed to allow a boat with the right of way to cross my bow and the driver waved to thank me. I give the day overall a solid __________________ Education is hanging around 'til you've caught on - Frost

08-02-2009, 10:11 PM	#4
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 1,618 Thanked 1,638 Times in 842 Posts	Give way Unfortunately, I have to assume my boat is the give way and have taught my kids the same. Defensive boating, really not much different than defensive driving.

08-03-2009, 07:50 AM	#5
LakeSnake Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pine (Alton) Mountain Posts: 138 Thanks: 39 Thanked 33 Times in 20 Posts	I was also out on Saturday and was very disappointed at the antics of the majority of boat drivers. Like Rinkerfan I also had to alter speed and course numerous times to avoid other boaters oblivious to their surroundings and the general boating navigation rules. It appears to me the requirement for a safe boating cert. has accomplished nothing to make the lake a safer place to boat. I have never seen it this bad in 30+ years.