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winniwannabe · 08-15-2021, 08:29 AM

I agree that in-water tests should be given before getting a boating license.
However, there are lots of people who have taken road tests for driving and
just disregard what they learned once they get the driver's license. I think
most experienced boaters are frustrated with the overall lack of respect
shown to other boaters. Alot of these boaters shouldn't be driving a boat!
It amazes me that you can rent a boat under 25hp without a license! I know
that's not a speed boat, but if you don't know what you're doing, don't risk the lives of your party or others. Having been vacationing here for eons, and at least 13 years at Winnisquam...no comparison. Winnisquam is almost
hazard free. So here's to smarter and safer boating!! Enjoy the last 2 weeks of August! Weather seems to be co-operating.

08-15-2021, 08:29 AM	#9
winniwannabe Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: MA Posts: 139 Thanks: 113 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts	I agree that in-water tests should be given before getting a boating license. However, there are lots of people who have taken road tests for driving and just disregard what they learned once they get the driver's license. I think most experienced boaters are frustrated with the overall lack of respect shown to other boaters. Alot of these boaters shouldn't be driving a boat! It amazes me that you can rent a boat under 25hp without a license! I know that's not a speed boat, but if you don't know what you're doing, don't risk the lives of your party or others. Having been vacationing here for eons, and at least 13 years at Winnisquam...no comparison. Winnisquam is almost hazard free. So here's to smarter and safer boating!! Enjoy the last 2 weeks of August! Weather seems to be co-operating.