The little book of boating law

Kuhne, Cecil C. III

"Americans love boats for the irreplaceable pleasure they bring. And American lawyers love boaters for the endless litigation they bring. The glorious realm of boating is filled with perplexing legal complications and a healthy amount of business for the trial community too. There are hoards of people going into the water inadvertently - either from nasty capsizes that result from crossing powerful wakes, from unfortunate encounters with dreaded 'sneaker waves,' or from simply falling overboard after drinking too much - and these individuals often sue for damages. Engaging legal theories are also frequently involved in these boating cases. Assumption of risk sometimes comes into play, but often with differing results, depending on the circumstances. And the doctrine of negligent entrustment might, for instance, become relevant when it involves a high-speed motorboat and a very...