This is the perfect book for any new boater and/or any person invited to be a guest on someone else's boat. It covers all the things NOT to do as a new boat- owner or guest on a boat, from the purchasing of one, to proper conduct while aboard - like what to look at and what not to touch, avoiding sea-sickness, the bringing of food, and much more advice – including some vignettes about things that have gone terribly wrong. How to NOT Go Boating should be required for any new boat owner, the owner’s family, and for any invited guests – even if it’s only for an afternoon just cruising the harbor or up the river. The unwritten rule is that people on a boat can’t enjoy themselves much more than the person enjoying it the least - and this book can help that person make others aboard enjoy their time on the water much better.