This is a topic that most recreational boaters just don’t give much thought to. After all, if you know how to drive a boat, there’s not much to retrieving a downed rider, right? Believe it or not, there is a significant benefit to all parties involved when a rider is picked up the right way —and once you’ve done it right, you’ll never go back.
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