Yes, you need to be vigilant and think of safety first whenever you are on the water.We often read how the charter captains are always thinking of the safety of their crew when they take them out on the lake.From making sure their boat is sea worthy and have all the safety gear.Watching the forcast for expected wave height and the radar for approaching storms.I too have screwed up in the past.Taking the boat into unsafe water depths due to not knowing the reefs properly.Even drinking back in the day and still operating the boat.Sometimes your luck holds up for you.Be safe on the water all.