Is this as dumb as we think it is?

[dickiej]

Like driving, boating can bring out the worst in people......I've been boating for almost 50 years and could write a book on the things I've seen.....I only go out on weekdays now. Weekends are like the boating scene in "Caddyshack".

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by dickiej

Like driving, boating can bring out the worst in people......I've been boating for almost 50 years and could write a book on the things I've seen.....I only go out on weekdays now. Weekends are like the boating scene in "Caddyshack".

I've no problems boating on the weekend, as we're never in a rush and will just slow down if we see a developing issue. And I'm not so much criticizing the people in the canoe as asking if people agree that crossed the line between sharing and safety.

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[rick35]

We have a lot of visitors to the Lake and unfortunately they aren't all aware of the "rules" of the lake. Like tubing back and forth in the area of the Cattle Landing dock where you can experience some of the most traffic and congestion on the lake. Or zooming through the rocks between Mark and Bear because its a wide open area and they didn't bother to check their map to find out that the markers identify the boat lanes. Or canoeing or kayaking in high traffic areas when they could have avoided boat traffic and big waves by using some common sense or just not going out if the conditions are too rough. I'm sure there are lot of "rules" everywhere on the lake. There' s just no way for visitors to know so we'll just have to be patient with them.

[Greene's Basin Girl]

I am out in my Seadoo or pontoon boat several days a week. I live in Green's Basin, but I travel all over the entire lake. For example on Friday I went on my Seadoo to Center Harbor and Saturday to Alton. Today we will go out in the pontoon boat. I have boated for over 6 decades. I have learned one thing over the years. BE AWARE AND CAUTIOUS ALL THE TIME!!! Other boaters cut me off even if I am traveling across to the right of their boat. They do not look or care. I can not tell you how many times I could have been hit by another boat. I have to take a step back and simply enjoy the lake with the upmost caution. The lake is not the same as traveling down the road with specific lanes of travel. Boats come from all directions and often at full speed. I never assume that they will follow boating laws and even notice me. The captain always must be alert.

[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by Greene's Basin Girl

I am out in my Seadoo or pontoon boat several days a week. I live in Green's Basin, but I travel all over the entire lake. For example on Friday I went on my Seadoo to Center Harbor and Saturday to Alton. Today we will go out in the pontoon boat. I have boated for over 6 decades. I have learned one thing over the years. BE AWARE AND CAUTIOUS ALL THE TIME!!! Other boaters cut me off even if I am traveling across to the right of their boat. They do not look or care. I can not tell you how many times I could have been hit by another boat. I have to take a step back and simply enjoy the lake with the upmost caution. The lake is not the same as traveling down the road with specific lanes of travel. Boats come from all directions and often at full speed. I never assume that they will follow boating laws and even notice me. The captain always must be alert.

You've got it right GBG.....same here. I assume that everyone I meet on the lake may not know the rules so I am not expecting anyone to give way or be cautious in traffic. Never get a case of boat rage because I give way no matter who is in the right. Don't worry, be happy