[Newbiesaukee]

I have a house on Long Island and have been boating for 12 years and still consider myself a novice. This navigational humility is the wisest option on Winni.

There are few places I go without my Bizer literally in hand. If I am not absolutely certain where I am, I come off plane. I might follow three boats through a channel but never one, he/ she may be as lost as I am. Never assume another boater knows better than you.

Finally, always assume the other boater may not know or care about the "rules."

Maybe this year I will make it to Greene's Basin. I almost made it last year.

I usually do option 2 although can be a bit more choppy.

Have fun but be prudent. I do wave in a friendly way to other boaters; sometimes I get a return wave.