reel, i couldnt agree more. i have been on boats since i was born. my pop had a boat since he was 16 and hasnt been without one since. my guys are 3 and 7. they always wear pfd's when under way. as for drinking and boating, well i dont drink and i take boating more serious than most. having seen the changes in boating over the last 40 years you must take it seriously. my father has 2 sayings for as long as i can remember...
1. water is only soft when you drink it.
2. boat breaks down you cant just get out and walk.