摘要: |
The 2021 recreational boating season is upon us. With Covid-19, pleasure boating has become an extremely popular means of escape. Sales of recreational boats have skyrocketed, which means the number of novice boaters on our nation's waterways will likely increase as well. This raises serious questions about safety, boater education and general boating knowledge. I support operators of recreational vessels. This is an important industry and a popular form of recreation for our citizens. But it is very important that all recreational boaters take a course in safe boating that will give them a solid understanding of the rules of the road. Unfortunately, many recreational boaters do not have this important foundation and, as a result, are a danger to themselves and others around them, including commercial vessel operators. |