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

New Hampshire Native · 08-04-2005, 02:41 PM

1) I WILL write the state lawmakers, as your brochure asked.
2) Most boats have flags, why not make a green flag with the certification number of the boater safety person on board, to fly from the boat? The flags would be a mandatory purchase ($10.00?) when you recieve your certification. At least you would be able to see which boats have noone on board that has had the safety course. If you switched to another boat for the day, bring the flag with you. If caught by Marine Patrol flying a flag and not possessing the Boater's license to match....$500.00 fine. Pretty simple, make it hurt.

08-04-2005, 02:41 PM	#14
New Hampshire Native Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Two things.... 1) I WILL write the state lawmakers, as your brochure asked. 2) Most boats have flags, why not make a green flag with the certification number of the boater safety person on board, to fly from the boat? The flags would be a mandatory purchase ($10.00?) when you recieve your certification. At least you would be able to see which boats have noone on board that has had the safety course. If you switched to another boat for the day, bring the flag with you. If caught by Marine Patrol flying a flag and not possessing the Boater's license to match....$500.00 fine. Pretty simple, make it hurt.