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Originally Posted by tis
When I heard that on tv last night I wondered why a 13 year old was driving the boat.
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For me, it is good experience. We let our grandson drive at night when he was that age. Either my Dad or I was standing next to him the whole time.
It was " look for the double flashing light, that's Moose Is. Keep to the left of it. Now look for the single flashing light, that's Little Mark. Keep to the left of it....."
We navigate by our knowledge of the lake, backed up by charts and now by GPS as well, which is only obtained by experience. The kids, and I, were taught, if there is any doubt as to where we were at, slow down or stop until you are sure.
In this particular case, I fear it may have been a momentary lack of supervision. Hopefully all are fine today.
Dave