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Island Life wrote:It truly amazes me that some people don't use their charts. Except for going to shore or to the other end of the island - trips I make almost everyday - I look at my chart everytime I go out (just a quick 20 second peek), to be absolutely sure that I know what markers I'm looking for and on what side I should pass them. Charts take all the guess work out of navigating the lake. Well . . . maybe not. When I have R.O.W. I have to guess whether the other boater is going to give it to me, and then be ready in case he/she doesn't.
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I agree with you 100 %. My guess is that we have so many people
from out of state that come for short term vacations that don't bother to purchase a chart. I think we have plenty in state boaters that also follow suit as well.
In a perfect world, everyboater would further their boater education by taking more advanced classes such as piloting and seamanship. As they say..."the more you know..."