Re: delete
You're gonna get a lot of opinions on all this, Wildlife. <br /><br />We boat in salt, and around our islands the sea varies according to wind direction, from one bay to the next. So every time we're out, we usually hit rough water somewhere. My own thoughts are these:<br /><br />Capsizing usually happens when you're beam on to the rollers. Frequency and type of rollers make the difference, as does the shape and load of the boat. Don't ride beam on. <br /><br />When crossing another boat's wake, especially a big gin palace going fast (they seem to make a much shorter, steeper wake than most other craft!) I use one of two techniques, depending on the prevailing seas and my load at the time. I either throttle right back and cross it at right angles, or I swing along with it, keep speed up, and angle across it.<br /><br />Conditions to avoid? Any that get you feeling unsafe. Any that start bringing green water into the boat. Spray is not an indicator. Some boats give a 'wet' ride, some don't.<br /><br />Ask around locally and get plenty of opinions. Never be brave - always boat with caution. And listen to the guys here - many of them have a huge wealth of experience.
