Boating Safety on NH Water Bodies

Woodsy · 04-15-2010, 10:09 AM

I am a HUGE fan of the 150' rule.... but people need to be a bit realistic!

Tourism is this states bread & butter... we spend millions each year trying to entice people to visit. Yet we pass somewhat silly rules & regulations and dont tell them!

The state of NH requires a Safe Boaters Certificate. NH is the only state that has a 150' safe passage law as it pertains to boat vs boat situations. Nowhere is this posted on the highways, informational brochures, boat launches, marinas etc... this needs to common knowledge to tourists! I have been forever touting a sticker requirement for boats! $5 bucks gets you a sticker and a brochure outlining the rules! This way we can reduce the ignorance and make sure the knowledge is passed to the people who need it!

As for the 150 rule... its great! I tend to give everyone a wide a berth as possible! That being said I dont get pissed if they come within 60-75 feet of me. In no way are they "danger close" as far as I am concerned. You nannies want an eye opener? Go boat on the ocean! No 150' rule, huge monster wakes, rip currents etc! on its worst day Winni is very tranquil compared to the ocean!

Woodsy

04-15-2010, 10:09 AM	#10
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,965 Thanks: 80 Thanked 980 Times in 440 Posts	I am a HUGE fan of the 150' rule.... but people need to be a bit realistic! Tourism is this states bread & butter... we spend millions each year trying to entice people to visit. Yet we pass somewhat silly rules & regulations and dont tell them! The state of NH requires a Safe Boaters Certificate. NH is the only state that has a 150' safe passage law as it pertains to boat vs boat situations. Nowhere is this posted on the highways, informational brochures, boat launches, marinas etc... this needs to common knowledge to tourists! I have been forever touting a sticker requirement for boats! $5 bucks gets you a sticker and a brochure outlining the rules! This way we can reduce the ignorance and make sure the knowledge is passed to the people who need it! As for the 150 rule... its great! I tend to give everyone a wide a berth as possible! That being said I dont get pissed if they come within 60-75 feet of me. In no way are they "danger close" as far as I am concerned. You nannies want an eye opener? Go boat on the ocean! No 150' rule, huge monster wakes, rip currents etc! on its worst day Winni is very tranquil compared to the ocean! Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.