Any chance its just new boaters who are still trying to figure everything out?
I have seen new boaters do some strange things when they get overwhelmed and on a busy holiday weekend and with a boat full of passengers I can only imagine that they would be pretty busy just trying to keep everything under control.
New boaters should refrain from inviting friends along until they get a few trips under their belt,,,
Sure hope its not arrogant/impatient Capt Boneheads as we will suffer for their actions,,,