It would be very easy for the tournament administrators to require every operator to have a Boater Education Card, the same as they require a fishing license.
Every state has a NASBLA (National Assocation of State Boating Law Administrators) certified program, and US Power Squadron and the US Coast Guard also have certified classes that people can take in order to get a boater education card.
Tournament Participants have already proven their will to be ambasadors of boating safety by setting the example of manditory Lifejacket wear, so this would be a small step..
Just remember, all boat operators have a duty to operate their boat in a manner to avoid an accident.
This is indeed a terrible accident, but let it be a learning point and not a turning point.
