Phantom wrote:
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The only advice I'll add is a tid bit that I have said in other threads & constantly drill into anyone that drives our boat ---->> "Do not presume the boat in front of you has any better idea of where he/she is than YOU -- Thus, Don't follow them thinking it must be okay"
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Hi Christine,
I'm glad your first time out was a good one. We keep our sailboat in Alton Bay (this is our first year on the bay, having moved the boat from Gilford) and we are learning the bay. The bay is easy to navigate.
I agree with Phantom's message quoted above. To add to that I also never presume that the other boat sees me. A friendly wave serves 2 purposes.
One is courtesy. The other is to make eye contact so that you know they see you.
Also keep in mind that if you are going to pass a sailboat,
if the situation allows and you have the choice, it is best to pass behind a sailboat stern rather than crossing it's bow.
Have fun with your boat. Wave if you see a navy blue sailboat in Alton Bay.