A record-setting year for powerboat sales combined with a multiyear surge in the use and popularity of paddlecraft has resulted in more recreational boaters on the water than ever before. Naturally, commercial vessels like ferries and barges still ply the waters of the rivers, lakes and our coast, serving our commercial and transportation needs. Sharing the waters is key to boating safety, and means we must not only be aware of other boaters, but express concern for other vessels as well.
