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Originally Posted by Pineedles
The issue, IMHO is not the maneuvers for docking, but rather the distance to be traveled once ashore and ambulatory. I believe the Cappy should be just as qualified and proficient as a non disabled Cappy. Otherwise, no boating license! And yes, I know there is no "piloting" test for becoming a Cappy on the lake. Give it time they, (the gov't) will come.
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Totally agree. If a physical disability is extensive enough to limit boating abilities, then (unfortunately) the person should not be driving a boat. In order to drive a car, regardless of disability, you still have to be physically able to drive safely.
So I still don't get it. The dock is no different. There is no lift, or special ramp or anything. So what difference to the handicapped boater does designating a certain dock do?