Navigating Under Bridges

Inland waterways are frequently spanned by bridges. You can’t transit these stretches very far before you’re going to have to pass under one of them. When my wife and I first started boating together years ago, she was quite willing to take the helm if I needed a break, but until she gained more experience, she would always ask, “You’re going to be back before we get to this bridge up here, aren’t you?”

Bridges can be a bit intimidating, and judging from