And to all you weekend warriors,
scurvy scoundrels,
sunburned scallywags,
assorted sea lubbers,
pirates,
buccaneers,
privateers,
and fly-over-country deplorable,
pay attention to item #7.
I lost all my guns in a boating accident also all sea dogs need to be in life jackets too if not leave them at home
Sad part is we all take guns boating. Boating and guns dangerous for our guns.
Be sure to safely stow all of your firearms, and ammo....you never know what you will need. Also check for correct weight distribution.
Good Boater & have License, Also have Helicopter license, can still drive many different vehicles, both wheeled and tracked. In other words. Jack of all trades, master of none.
“7.Avoid Alcohol
Practice boating safety at all times by saving the alcohol for later”
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Whut?? No booze?? That’s what makes sailing so enjoyable. Booze, broads and boats go together ;)
Strap your firearms down in the boat. Lots of firearms lost over the years on FR when the boat or canoe capsized.
Isn’t #8 kind of essential? If you’re on the water, you gotta know how to swim.
Even #9 - there’s a lot of boat collisions that happen because some novice doesn’t know who has “right of way” when boats approach, and a game of chicken results
I guess you are correct.
Seems that lots of FReepers have lost all their firearms in tragic boating accidents.
#11. Ignore number 7
#12. Make sure the cooler is full of beer.
Why do you presume that FRers are lousy boaters
Take plenty of liquor and beer. The rest will take care of itself.
Just curious, why are Freepers lousy boaters? Did I miss a Freeper excursion? I feel like I missed out on a good time.
11. Learn to read nautical charts
12. Buy charts for your area or trip route.
13. Have a straight edge and a protractor and know how to use them.
14. Have a working compass on board - electronics sometimes fail.
15. Check that all your electronics are in top shape before you leave the dock or harbor.
16. Know what red and green lights mean on approaching vessels in the dark.
REMEMBER THE BURDENED VESSEL ALWAYS HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY.
Your kayak, row boat, sailfish, skiff, powered Tupperware, or sail boat does NOT have the right of way over a container ship; NEVER cross between a tug and tow - you will not make it. The tow line will catch your boat’s keel and quickly overturn your boat and the barge or log tow will finish you off.
Just because you have bought an expensive boat, have taken courses on boating, and you are able to successfully cross open water and return, do not imagine you are ready to tackle the open ocean.
About number 7: not only avoid alcohol but do not use it at all. Things happen just when you least expect them; being befuddled with alcohol will make simple tasks in an emergency impossible or plain tragic. Have a qualified non-drinker, like a designated driver, run the boat.
Boating can be fun, but it also can quickly turn deadly and tragic.
Freepers are lousy boaters. That’s CAPTAIN Freeper to you.
Thank you for your concern, bless your heart.
First and foremost, if you are new to boating or even old to boating, the twelve week Power Squadron class is essential. Being Great Lake boaters, I can not express how many times we were grateful we took the time. It covers navigation, charting, weather, safety, emergency measures, line management. It is invaluable.
And the first words from the guys at the Coast Guard Auxiliary class way back when, “Don’t hit ANYTHING”
I am a certified Marine Mechanic and own five boats. I’ve lived in Charlevoix, Michigan for over forty-one years and raced sailboats for twenty of them. I am pretty sure I can handle any situation on the water, thank you.