well said, Erika Also, people assume boating just like driving a car. But roadways don't move like water currents or tides (unless it's Calif during a big earthquake!) And they underestimate the tiring effect of sun, glare, and vibration (often in conjunction with beer). And there aren't painted lanes or signs on most waterways (not that people pay attention to them on land roads).
-Ben > >>| From: Jochem van Dieten [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > >>| > >>| Why scary? Anybody can drive a bike without a license. Equally > >>| dangerous. Just when it is a motorbike that can go fast, you need a > >>| license. And I am pretty sure that you need a license to > >>| drive a speedboat. > > Scary because boats are big. I've driven many. They are easy to crash on > sandbars, into other boats, into dock walls and into people swimming in > the water. (not that I have done any of these, just that I have seen, > read or heard about it happening). Driving a boat, no matter how large > or small, shouldn't be taken lightly. Yes, please have as much fun as > possible, just do it safely. Especially when pulling water skiers. > > Also, there are many rules and regulations to follow, on most lakes and > canals and waterways. If you've never driven a boat before or even been > on one, how do you know which side to stay on when you come across > navigation buoys or what is means when you come across a buoy marking a > sandbar? Or what NO WAKE means? Sure to most of us it's common sense ... > But we know that doesn't extend to all members of the human race. > > Just a wonder that's all. Thought there was more of a requirement. Basic > skills and all that. > > >>| > And all that work I put in, studying for a boater's license. > Useless. > >>| > >>| Not useless, you will learn quite a lot. For instance, if you pay > >>| attention to the navigation part it also comes in handy > >>| when hiking etc. > > Was just kidding. I do find knowledge useful and if I had it to do all > over again, I would. I am very good at navigation, and I'm glad I did > the test. > The whole thread was just a marvel on the fact that I could go rent a > boat and travel up and down the Thames if I wanted, even if I didn't > have a boating license. > > Anyways, going to bed now. > > You guys keep the boats afloat ... > > Seeyas, > E with a tired K > > > ______________________________________________________________________ Structure your ColdFusion code with Fusebox. Get the official book at http://www.fusionauthority.com/bkinfo.cfm Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-community@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
