Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - New to boating...shocked safety course not mandatory!

upthesaukee · 08-02-2005, 10:53 PM

Imagine the problem of trying to have enough classes to certify all those boat operators in a short period of time (for arguements sake, let's say the law was passed in June with a January effective date. Many people would not be comfortable taking an on line course, and there simply are not enough instructors to go around for all the classes that are needed. I did take my class over the internet, but would love to take the class along with my wife. Between her schedule and mine, it's almost impossible to find a class that fits our schedules. In a perfect world, there would be more certification to drive a boat. We are heading that way, but at a slower pace.

Once the education requirements are met, hopefully we will start seeing more enforcement of the rules, especially those involving safety issues such as right of way, 150 foot rule, and proper equipment.

Just another opinion...

08-02-2005, 10:53 PM	#2
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,602 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,466 Thanked 1,983 Times in 1,083 Posts	Imagine the problem of trying to have enough classes to certify all those boat operators in a short period of time (for arguements sake, let's say the law was passed in June with a January effective date. Many people would not be comfortable taking an on line course, and there simply are not enough instructors to go around for all the classes that are needed. I did take my class over the internet, but would love to take the class along with my wife. Between her schedule and mine, it's almost impossible to find a class that fits our schedules. In a perfect world, there would be more certification to drive a boat. We are heading that way, but at a slower pace. Once the education requirements are met, hopefully we will start seeing more enforcement of the rules, especially those involving safety issues such as right of way, 150 foot rule, and proper equipment. Just another opinion... __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!