Bob's First Rule: Don't Fall Off the Boat

Every season, Beth reads a letter her brother, Bob, wrote to her about boat safety. The first rule is "Don't fall off the boat." It's a good rule. Our friend, Jim, always tethers himself to the boat at night or when single handing. That's a good idea. Since I landed in the water instead of on the dock the other day, I've been thinking about rule 1.