For the most part, Power Boaters and Sailboat Operators in New Hampshire know the rules. They have all been required to pass a boating exam and to be very honest there is more “self policing” here than in any other state I have ever been to. With that being said there are plenty of power boaters that don’t have the certificate, don’t have a clue what the rules are or simply don’t care. Don’t think for a moment that power boaters are indifferent to these people because they are “one of us”.
As for rights…of course everybody has a right to use the lake (legally), but having a vessel, any vessel does not give the owner an all access pass to the lake. Common sense has to kick in at some point.
We need to share the lake, and we need to do it responsibly. When you’re out on the lake, ask yourself these two questions.
Am I endangering myself and others?
Are my actions interfering with other people’s enjoyment?
If the answer is yes to either of these questions, you are doing it wrong.
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