When to through someone over board.....

We often take non-boaters out and strive to have them truly enjoy the experience. And so, unless they do something truly harmful to the boat, or more importantly themselves, I rarely, if ever, chastise anyone for their behavior. I typically give them a quick rundown; i.e. the preservers are here, try not to step here, watch the lines, and please be helpful at the dock, and that's about it.

I've got two 40 year old classics in outstanding condition, and in a lifetime of boating can't recall a single incident or blemish attributable to a careless or rude passenger that was truly worth fussing about.