Michael Canzian on Why You Should Learn Boating
Michael Canzian on why you should learn boating When summer comes, one of the activities that I immediately plan with my family is boating. It’s a leisure activity that we all get to enjoy–it’s relaxing yet also thrilling. Not to mention, being that we are near or on water, we get to do other water activities such as swimming, surfing, jet-skiing, and fishing. This is also the time where we get to bond as a family or spend time with our friends. When I am surrounded by nature, I am drawn to appreciate its beauty while cherishing the moments I create with the people around me. I had my first boat when I was 10 years old. I grew up on a river and always had a boat. My stepdad taught me about boats including restoring and working on them, learning about safe boating guidelines, preparing boat gear, putting in docks, and where and how to navigate tricky shorelines or changing sandbars. Moreover, he also taught me about skippering at a young age which is why I was ab...