Amidst rising boating accidents in California, particularly at Lake Tahoe, safety tips are essential for recreational boaters. The article underscores the importance of monitoring wind conditions and weather forecasts before heading out. Author shares practical advice from 55 years of personal boating experience, including recommending fewer passengers than a boat’s maximum capacity for stability. Such precautions are vital, especially given July's high accident rates, following a devastating accident that claimed eight lives.
"If Lake Tahoe winds are already blowing at 10 mph and it's not even noon, be smart. Don't venture out in a recreational powerboat."
"Don't pay much attention to the manufacturer's claim of how many people a boat will hold; boat makers tend to exaggerate these numbers."
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