We all have our own boating stories to tell. Some are very exciting, some more “The Norm.” One of my favorite stories to ask of people is how they actually discovered boating. Hearing their tails from childhood, or talking about their buddies in college, or even if they were a late bloomer a friend or a loved one finally got them on a boat. Those stories are the best. They always end in a smile.
One of the most common birth of a boater story is the born and bred tale. We know it, we have heard it, and for most of us, we have lived it. We were born into a family of boaters. Mom and dad or the grandparents had a boat and we would spend our summers and weekends enjoying every second on the water. Once we were old enough, we bought our own boat, had a couple of kids, and carried the tradition on.
Another common discover boating story, which sometimes can be a little more entertaining, is the one night at college story. This one has a little more variation, but the essence is still the same. You meet a lot of new friends during your college years and one of those friends happens to be one of those people we mentioned earlier about being born into boating. They talk to you about it and then you finally agree to go out on the boat. That one trip is all it took; you were a boater for life.
The third most common boating discovery story is the person who doesn't find boating until later in their life. Maybe they have a work colleague who shares with them how they unwind after a long week at work. Maybe it is a friend, neighbor, or even their kids who say that boating is good for the soul. Whoever does the introduction, the ending is always the same, one happy new boater.
Everybody’s stories are different. We all come from different backgrounds, go through different things in our lives, but we all have one thing in common; our love for boating. Now it is your turn, we want to hear your story. Tell us, how did you discover boating?
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