Everyone one, myself included, was a new boater at one time or another. I learned by watching my surroundings, but mostly common sense. If you don't know the jist of it, watch your surroundings. Other boats, actions, and so forth. It's not hard. Common sense.

Lack of common sense AND courtesy. Stupid people are still stupid people. Can't help that. Ignorence is just not knowing. You can teach the ignorant. We are all in that category from time to time. If they don't want to, that's the "stupid" catigory. Soooo, don't be in the "stupid" category. Always be willing to learn. Don't be afraid to ask someone, either.

I'm off my rant