Harry Krause wrote in article
.. .
TomC wrote:
http://yorkdailyrecord.com/newsfull/ci_5791744
Don't know all the particulars; apparently, a new inexperienced boat
owner
and passengers. How tragic. So, if somebody asks you if a boating
course is
necessary........
TomC



A rigorous boating safety/practical skills course, followed by an exam,
should be mandatory for anyone who wants to operate a boat.


I'm a novice owner and took the USCG course in Boating Skills and
Seamanship. At the time, I thought it was too intensive, but I'm glad we
(wife and I) took it. Even at that, the course didn't provide any "on the
water" practical experience. But, having prior knowledge of "some" of the
things that can go wrong helped tremendously. The first season (last year)
was interesting. I didn't mess the boat up too bad. ;-)
TomC