While it's nice to think that someone can have their boat prepped & ready to drop before hitting the ramp, and ready to roll when pulling out, that just isn't the case for some.
I have a small boat that to arrive prepped to drop, I'd have coolers and/or bags, etc... loose and knocking about in my boat as I drive. Considering the roads by me, that's only good for damage to boat or equipment.
If there is a prep area, or if I'm waiting in line, I will be prepped before the ramp, but otherwise it's done where I can. That said, I have everything organized and ready to be dropped in quickly, so generally I'm still one of the fastest launchers and pullers by me. But even still people get *****.
Last year out in Sooke, one day after pulling, I got the evil eye from a guy that was driving in about to pull his boat. I was farthest right in the staging area (and the only 1 there), tearing down and securing. I'm guessing he was bothered because he had to pay a little more attention on swinging in and straightening, but I really have no idea and don't care. There is sooooo much room at that ramp, I've been there with 4 of us abreast in different states of going in or out, and a 5th on the ramp, with another coming in, and it was all cool & quick.
I appreciate the frustration that can go on (let me tell you about the guy by us that assembles his rooftop aluminum on the ramp) when people take waaaaay too much time, but there are also many out there that seem to believe everyone should get out of their way. The trick is tempering whoever you are.
Help those that need it, inform those that don't know, and exercise some patience.
I realize that many don't want it, some don't accept it, and sometimes we lose it...........but it doesn't mean we shouldn't try.
To be clear, if you were to ask my kids, I'm sure they'll tell you that I'm probably one of the least patient people out there, but I still try.
Lets keep the blood to that of the fish.
