My first summer boating in 2013 I would rate my confidence level at 10-20%. Last year it improved to 30-50%. In 2015 I would say I'm 80+%. The change has been incremental. It was not an overnight change but a combination of practise and formal training with useful tips thrown in. Small things that add up to increasing confidence in my driving and parking ability.
I'm pleased that Martin was able to adjust the RPM on my twin engines. I had asked Great Lakes Yacht Service to fix the issue but they failed to show up. I would say that the slow idle speed, which led to engine shutdown, was the main culprit in 90% of the issues I had last year.
I still have a lot to learn but what I considered slow progress is starting to show constant improvement. I no longer consider myself the worst boat driver in Toronto. I even notice my neighbours no longer consider me a hazard to navigation.
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