Capt. Jack Asses on Paugus Today

[MeredithMan]

Originally Posted by LikeLakes

I will freely admit I've been on the wrong side of buoys several times on Winni (no hits though). Tough lake to navigate. So not sure I'd pass judgement on every person who hits a rock, sometimes %#$@ happens.

I don't disagree with you....it can definitely be a navigation challenge, especially in some of the more gnarly areas, and yes, innocent mistakes happen. I've been boating here since the 70's and I still consult my chart if it's an area I haven't been in for a few years or at all. But when a rock the size of a volkswagen is breaking through the water and there's a buoy a couple hundred feet to the side of it, that should be pretty obvious. If it's not, then stop and consult your chart or GPS. And if someone doesn't have a chart or GPS or compass, nor know what side of the buoy to go on, then they probably shouldn't be out driving the boat.