I think there are only 3 reasons I don't have a story like that...at least not yet anyway!

1. Devine intervention!

2. My father and grandfather, who have a ton of boating experience between them, came out with us the first half dozen times. Nothing like learning from wisdom rather than experiences.

3. The knowledge learned from this site. I really appreciate that everyone shares their knowledge/experiences good and bad. It has helped from making serious errors many times.

My biggest worry is complacency or arrogance my part.