48. Why Overconfidence Is One of the Biggest Risks on the Water

Experience Can Work Against You

The longer people boat, the more comfortable they become.

That’s where risk starts.

Common Signs of Overconfidence

• skipping checks
• ignoring weather
• pushing limits
• rushing decisions

Real Risk

Most incidents don’t happen to beginners.

They happen to:

👉 people who think they’ve seen it all

The Right Mindset

• stay cautious
• stay prepared
• respect conditions

Final Thought

The water doesn’t care how experienced you are.