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.
Only true when we take are weapons cache out boating with us. 8>P
#3 Use common sense, stay away from large vessels.
I captained a very large crude carrier (VLCC) and a super container ship. I too made it a point, when navigating, to stay away from large vessels.
16 years old in the Gulf Stream in a 22’ open fisherman with no float plan, no radio, no life jackets, no flares but plenty of beer and bait. Multiple times.
It’s only by God’s Grace that I lived through my young, dumb and stupid years.
11. Don’t burp or fart when sitting at the Captains Table.
Save those activities for the Buffet.
Bigger boats are safer. If a friend asks me to go boating with him, I tell him that if his boat isn't this big, he's going to need a bigger boat.