How to steer clear of boating boo-boos

Here are 10 blunders boaters should try to avoid to help make the lake a better, safer and more hospitable playground. Jerry Hale

1. Dangling fenders
2. Using boat "headlights" underway
3. Following in the wake of a boat that is towing skiers, boarders or tubers
4. Passing too close to docks

5, 6, 7. A "double-up" (make that "triple-up") by the board sports crowd.
8. Trash in the lake
9. Too many "passengers" on your PWC (personal watercraft)
10. Inconsiderate at anchor behavior