Boating during storms

[Bootkie2]

Saturday looks to be the greater chance of storms and it looks like Sunday will bring some lingering showers as the system blows through. On Sunday you're probably going to be dealing with pockets of rain showers and possibly breezier than normal conditions not to mention a fully packed lake due to the holiday. A rainy and bumpy ride may not be very comfortable for your wife and potentially hazardous for the baby especially depending on how far along she is and the size and type of boat you are renting. A safer bet would be to do a few hours on the mount Washington (relax have some drinks, let someone else do the work) and then next year you can rent a boat again and you'll get to share it with your new Co captain.

[KPW]

Originally Posted by Bootkie2

A rainy and bumpy ride may not be very comfortable for your wife and potentially hazardous for the baby especially depending on how far along she is and the size and type of boat you are renting. A safer bet would be to do a few hours on the mount Washington (relax have some drinks, let someone else do the work) and then next year you can rent a boat again and you'll get to share it with your new Co captain.

Just wanted to reiterate, it can be VERY hazardous for the baby bouncing in a boat when pregnant!!!

Here is a link

http://www.myboatlife.com/2011/08/bo...fety-when.html

Safety Precautions for Boating While Expecting a Baby

How much boating time you can get in while being pregnant most likely depends on the size of your boat and how pregnant you will be during your boating season.

If you have a smaller boat, you’ll definitely want to slow it down and take it easy cruising. Hitting big wakes on the water in a small boat while pregnant can be uncomfortable for you and potentially dangerous to the baby. Taking the boat on short cruises at low speeds in no wake zones is probably more advisable. Consult your doctor about any special precautions you should take if you plan to cruise in a small boat.

If you have a bigger boat that easily handles wakes, such as 30 feet or bigger, then cruising while expecting is much easier. In fact, we took a 2 hour cruise in our 41 foot boat when I was 7 months pregnant with no issues at all. As you get closer to your due date the biggest concern is being too far away from your home marina if you go into labor – so plan boat trips earlier in your pregnancy to be on the safe side.

Some other basic safety precautions for pregnant boaters include:
•Stay hydrated in warm weather
•Avoid lifting heavy gear onto the boat
•Avoid walking on the bow when pregnancy weight makes you less stable
•Slow the boat down when approaching large wakes during cruises

[Descant]

Are these guys all doctors? We don't know how many months or the size of the boat, or the travel patterns. My first son (an island resident) was born in September, so he was in the boat all summer long. 26' Lyman, one of the best riding boats ever. Why don't people ask for or provide the critical information before making conclusive statements?

[8gv]

"It's always sunny on the day of the funeral."

If you respect the weather, it will be fine.

[Barney Bear]

In 1964, our doctor advised that my pregnant bride NOT to go boating in our 20 foot Thompson. 🚤

[FlyingScot]

Originally Posted by Descant

Are these guys all doctors? We don't know how many months or the size of the boat, or the travel patterns. My first son (an island resident) was born in September, so he was in the boat all summer long. 26' Lyman, one of the best riding boats ever. Why don't people ask for or provide the critical information before making conclusive statements?

Because it's not our business to make decisions for the captain, and it would be wrong to imply, just for example, that if he had a 26' Lyman, the baby would be fine.