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As we all should. Unfortunately, we all know what's out there.

The one lake I frequent has seen a huge uptick of people in plastic kayaks and paddleboards in recent years. Back before all this it was...

I get it with the kayakers, when I had to quit fishing for health reasons back in the day there were boat ramps at several of the little...

Unfortunately, there are no "etiquette" related questions, at least, on the CA Boater Card nor on USCG courses for recreational boaters...

Boaters need to simply understand that, regardless of right of way, they are responsible for safe operation (including wake damage to a...

In the car I drive defensively and prioritize avoiding an accident over who has the right of way. I do the same in the boat. My state...

I grew up in various boats on Lake Erie, from 16 to 44 feet. I was also a professional mariner on The Great Lakes and a Maritime...

Given miles of open water, even rules fly out the window for many. I don’t know why. I’m the opposite, when I’m somewhere where rules...

I live on the Erie Canal and see it all. Day boats are bad as are these darned noisy jet ski boats. There a speed limit that many...

Thanks for the link, will definitely read that later. I have a whistle on my jon and a manual pump horn for my plastic pontoon but...

They are called "Rules of the Road". I know it's water, but I didn't come up with the name. https://www.dco.uscg.mil/NavRules/ Learn...

As true so often in life, I think the Golden Rule applies. In any situation like that where I wonder what I should do, I simply imagine...

You can't fix stupidity, but you can make money from it. I guess the fishing ended early that day. Sheesh.

Even if they give a wide berth there will be a wake wave, but not nearly what it is when they blast by near you. The lake I frequent is...

Here in VA we are not required to take a course unless you run an above 9.9 horse power outboard, which I dont but lately been thinking...