On Sat, 19 Nov 2005 07:40:39 -0500, "Sir Rodney Smithers" Ask me about my
knighthood. wrote:

JohnH,

In most states it would be illegal to let preteens take out the boat for a
weekend. When I a was a kid, it was fairly common to let a 12 yr old to
take the boat out. Today more states are getting wiser and are setting
minimum age requirements for boaters (16yr old), and insisting teens and in
some states adults pass a Boater Educational Course. The offer the courses
online, and they are far from perfect, but it is a start in the right
direction.

Today, I see substantially few idiots on the water than I did 10 yrs ago,
and the accident statistics continue to show improvements.

I know, I know. The comment was directed at Harry's comment that his boat could
comfortably sleep three kids *or* two adults.
--
John H

"It's *not* a baby kicking, bride of mine, it's just a fetus!"

A Famous Hypocrite