A beginner should not be up-hauling at the hatchery, and I do not think an expert should be buzzing a crowded lane at the inside of the event site all afternoon. If you hit someone, stop and help them to shore. If you see someone in trouble, stop and offer assistance. If you are the one in trouble, stay with your board, sit on it, and slowly wave your hands over your head. If no one is around, sit on your board and think about how you got yourself into this mess.
Quiet time is good for the soul.
1- Dress warm . Sailing with a partner is a good idea. If no one is sailing a site and you are all alone, going in the water is a big risk. Hitchhiking in a rubber suit in the Gorge is acceptable and you will get a ride. Do not try this maneuver outside of the Gorge or near fetish bars.