I launch my boat and fish alone all the time. I have generally found the other boaters to be fine with launching alone.

There are a few rules that help out a lot though. First, know how to launch and trailer the boat quickly. Nothing is more frustrating than waiting behind someone who is screwing around or doesn't know what they're doing. Even alone, I can get my boat into and out of the water as fast as anyone.

Second try to keep the boat as far up in the front of line as you can at the dock so others can get in behind you.

Whether you are pulling out alone or not, get the boat out of the water and out of the way of everyone else as quickly as possible. This means not, not, not blocking the entry lanes while you tie down and get the boat ready for the road. I have been putting in and taking out at Everett lately and you would not believe how many people are sitting right in the lanes in everyone's way while they are messing around with the boat and trailer. If you move off to side everyone can get in and out.

I have found that if you move quickly and are curtious to the other boaters they will be the same to you.

Watch for me in 8.2 and 9, I'll be the guy alone in the Alumaweld with the net out.


WoodinvilleBill