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Follow the ‘Rules of the Road’ to enjoy the boating life The motherload of summer has arrived and with it, the humidity and meteorologists yelling, “code red!” In other words, it’s hot. To beat the heat, we seek the water of the lake. I live next to Lake Lanier and according to Georgia law, I am
Steve Rose takes the helm, as Sandy, his wife, enjoys the ride.
STAY SAFE Steve Rose is a retired Sandy Springs Police Captain, veteran Fulton County police officer and freelance writer. He is the author the book “Why Do My Mystic Journeys Always Lead to the Waffle House?” and the column “View from a Cop.”
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required to own a boat. I do and have since that time when I was using a callbox on the beat. I’ve owned several different types of boats over the years, from small, 15-foot runabouts to a 38-foot cruiser. The bigger the boat, the more you better love boating, because she is an expensive mistress to have. If
you are new to boating, here is a short synopsis of the rules and safety moves you’ll need to make it in boating society. First, make sure your wife [or
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something respectable. 1. Getting into the water Assuming you have a boat to trail, find a parking lot and
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