Re: [Paddlewise] Jet Skis and power boaters

  I just returned from Key West.  I rented a 19 foot power boat for me and
the family to run about in. It was interesting and a bit intimidating
motoring about near very large moving cruise ships in a somewhat tight area
with about a bazillion jet skis blowing around trying to watch the water
depth and not spill my beer.  Ok so I lied about the beer.  But it was a bit
of an eye opener applying the rules of the road for real and trying very
hard to get it right.  Even passed a kayaker.  She had a very good forward
stroke.  There is a lot more to power boating than I had anticipated.  If I
had not at least had a  small  foundation in getting about on the water it
really could have gotten weird.  I found it interesting that my wife, who is
a very intelligent and logical person grounded us nicely on mud flat.  She
didn't put the sudden change in water color together with a change in depth.
We managed to get off without too much trouble and have a hell of a good
time snorkeling in shallow water near some tree filled keys.

Jim et al
 ----- Original Message -----
From: <Rick.Sylvia_at_ferguson.com>

> I've had a lot of fun reading the Jet Ski and PETAJ posts (thanks, all).
> But, I have to admit, that my on-the-water problems have for the most
> part been by seemingly good intentioned people who just didn't know what
> they were doing - mainly power boaters, but a couple jet skiers.

> Rick


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