Thank you Sam and the silent others that might just consider the harsh reality that sometimes can happen when we are enjoying our chosen activity. I love boats and enjoy the company of people with experiences of the oean, fishing and nature in general. I also realise that there has to be a balance between enjoying what we choose to do and responsibilities.
I too am irked when big boats (say a 36 ft Riv) disregard the rules and push a massive bow wave along a no wash zone. Jet skis doing doughnuts around a launch area. That sort of behaviour just isn't on when we have to share crowded waterways. The rules (laws/common sense) are there to protect all, even ourselves. Ignoring the facts doesn't mean they don't exist; the reality is that sooner or later it will catch up with you. It can and does happen to people we know.
I am all for everybody enjoying our beautiful waterways and ocean. At the end of the day, the skipper's job is to ensure all have had a safe and enjoyable day. That's the non negotiable rule of boating.
Love this forum...flatstrap