Quote Originally Posted by Razzman View Post
Everyone has to share the water. No one group has rights to any part of it.

Some people will always powerturn as well. Why? mostly because they're not wakeboarders and just don't understand the importance of keeping the water calm. But then again it comes back to sharing the water.

I try and give as much respect as possible when on the water. I'm always watching for the idiots as well. I've been known to nicely educate a few people when given the chance to help them better understand the consequences of their actions. I used to get upset but all that did was ruin my day, it's not worth it. I know it's frustrating, maybe try and get your sets in early or late if needed then spend the rest of the day having fun. Life is way to short to stress out.
Well said. I agree. I wish that they would give test to people, who drive boats, just like thay give for people who drive vehicles. I have seen several times and I mean several times, people on the water that do not no how to either navigate, watch out for, and take care of other in or out of the boat. I have seen several accident on the water and a few off the water of some a@$ wipe that has no business being behind the wheel of a boat. I do agree with the comment on the age group. Usually those kids are the spoiled rotten kid who's parent will go out and buy another boat if this one gets ruined. I have been to several lakes and see the youngsters disrespecting the waters and other boaters. I will give you a good example. One year, we were at Don Pedro. My dad and I witnessed a girl being pulled off a boat very blue in color. She had a massive cut to her body. Now before anybody feels bad for her. Now the accident. She was on a jet ski and her friends were on a boat. They were playing chicken. The boat won in this case. She was airlifted to the nearest hospital. Do not know the results. Second incident. Again, a jet ski and a boat. Now I am also guilty of doing this. The only difference is that I always keep my eyes open. The jet skier was jumping the wake of the boat. Jet skier did not see the skier behind the boat. The Nylon ski rope sliced through his neck like a hot knife through butter. I hate to be so graphic with detail but if people were educated, then accidents will not happen. Also, people who think thaey know what they are doing, really do not. They are the most dangerous.
My .02 cents.,