bad anchors and bad anchoring

NH_boater · 08-15-2013, 10:08 AM

Yup, the sandbar is right up there with the public launch for entertainment on a windy day. I am not usually entertained by newbies as much as the 'Know-it-alls who refuse help, sometimes with attitude (pride) and then really muck things up.

I agree that helping out not only helps them and educates them, but also sets a nice neighborly tone for a better day at the lake. I often offer to help solo boaters who can sometimes use an extra hand, or the elderly who might need a little assistance.

I will sometimes remind someone that their ladder is down as they depart. Most thank you nicely, even if they know. Other might snap back that they know it is down. I will sometimes climb aboard and depart with the ladder down if it is windy and I am looking to clear out quicker to avoid getting too close to anyone. I usually get a 'your ladder is down', I am careful to smile and say thank you, even though I knew. All is usually helpful and friendly.

It is nice to have conversations with your neighbors and maybe meet some new fellow Winni boaters.

08-15-2013, 10:08 AM	#21
NH_boater Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 298 Thanks: 14 Thanked 147 Times in 62 Posts	Yup, the sandbar is right up there with the public launch for entertainment on a windy day. I am not usually entertained by newbies as much as the 'Know-it-alls who refuse help, sometimes with attitude (pride) and then really muck things up. I agree that helping out not only helps them and educates them, but also sets a nice neighborly tone for a better day at the lake. I often offer to help solo boaters who can sometimes use an extra hand, or the elderly who might need a little assistance. I will sometimes remind someone that their ladder is down as they depart. Most thank you nicely, even if they know. Other might snap back that they know it is down. I will sometimes climb aboard and depart with the ladder down if it is windy and I am looking to clear out quicker to avoid getting too close to anyone. I usually get a 'your ladder is down', I am careful to smile and say thank you, even though I knew. All is usually helpful and friendly. It is nice to have conversations with your neighbors and maybe meet some new fellow Winni boaters.