Proper Etiquette

[Wildbird]

I'm new to boating, although I've been going up to Winni for years bass fishing with buddies on their boats, but never owned a boat myself until this year. I'm finding out that going with buddies is a whole lot different than going myself! And I'm learning that there's a whole new set of etiquette rules while boating. Recently I bought and read Dr. Lyon's book " Angling In The Smile Of The Great Spirit". And I have to say that I've enjoyed it immensely. I'd like to have Dr. Lyon's sign my book. But here's the stickler... can I just tie up to his dock, stroll over to his front door and knock? Or do I just keep trolling back and forth in front of his island like a stalker and holler over at him when he comes out to see what I'm up to? I definetly do not want to offend him. I'd just like him to sign my book. I just don't know what is the proper thing to do on the lake. Thanks, all, Jim