Here’s some great advice from Captain Frank Taylor about ten things that annoy boat owners. They ring true; we’ve all been there. (You can find him at www.theshipslogg.com.) Here’s his list:
If you ask me, boaters are some of the best people in the world. I’m not sure why, but they are. Maybe it is because they have more fun than most people or maybe it is because they don’t worry themselves with trivial issues such as getting their wills together before they die. After all, the only thing that will be left is a well-used boat, a few life jackets, a pair of flip flops and some sunglasses. Even the nicest people, however can get annoyed sometimes. For the typical boater, the source of annoyance typically comes from those who do not understand the boating lifestyle. It doesn’t mean the offender is a bad person. They just need to learn a few things.
Here are 10 things that are sure to annoy the average boater:
1. Showing Up Late – You invite some friends out for a day on the water. Everyone is there, ready to go . . . except for one person. Now you are all sitting there waiting for him/her to show up before the fun can start. A day of fun on the water can’t start until you leave the dock and if you are still sitting there waiting on one of your crew, it can be irritating. Remember, It’s not a back yard barbecue where you can show up when you want. It’s also a good way to get left on land.
3. Ignoring the Rules of the Head – In case you didn’t know it, when you are on a boat, the bathroom is called the head. Most captains have rules concerning the head. The biggest rule is that you should NEVER put feminine products in the head. Typically, other stuff like paper towels and chewing gum do not do well either. Doing so can result in someone (usually the boat owner) having to put on a pair of rubber gloves to go in and clear the offending object. Read more:
