Driven to Distraction
Successful boat handling takes many forms. In previous columns, we’ve covered the skills and techniques required for close-quarters handling inside the confines of a marina, because that situation tends to induce the most stress for boaters. Now, it’s time to head out. Passagemaking boats weren’t built to stay in marinas.
The next most intimidating bodies of water are the maze of inland waterways just outside the marina’s breakwater. Narrow intersecting channels, shifting shoals and frequently heavy boat traffic can
