Weirs channel on the 4th

hig · 07-10-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NH_boater

I bet it is 20:1 or 30:1 good boaters to bad, but the bad ones can really challenge your great day on the lake.

I don't think so, at least not that weekend. I was not out on the boat a lot, but most of the boats that crossed my path were oblivious to or at least had total disregard for the right of way rules.

And this was around Rattlesnake, not at the weirs.

Happy Gourmand · 07-10-2013, 05:29 PM

Talking to a lot of other boaters and by personal experience, that weekend was particularly ugly. Boats all over the place going in every which direction, churning the area of the Weirs and other places into virtual washing machines.
I'm never in a real hurry to get anywhere by boat, so if you cut me out it's no big deal even if I have to pull back on my throttle to let you pass in front of me. I won't get upset, I won't piss and moan and I won't rant about it in a way that will affect my attitude.
Some time ago, in this forum, I outlined the rules I follow when in the boat that apply to at least 95% of any situations that come up.

1. I never have the right of way
2. In the case of an exception, see rule #1
3. Enjoy all the "Precious Moments" that boating affords me. ( That's the name of my boat )

07-10-2013, 05:29 PM	#2
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Talking to a lot of other boaters and by personal experience, that weekend was particularly ugly. Boats all over the place going in every which direction, churning the area of the Weirs and other places into virtual washing machines. I'm never in a real hurry to get anywhere by boat, so if you cut me out it's no big deal even if I have to pull back on my throttle to let you pass in front of me. I won't get upset, I won't piss and moan and I won't rant about it in a way that will affect my attitude. Some time ago, in this forum, I outlined the rules I follow when in the boat that apply to at least 95% of any situations that come up. 1. I never have the right of way 2. In the case of an exception, see rule #1 3. Enjoy all the "Precious Moments" that boating affords me. ( That's the name of my boat )

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