10 Signs You Might Be a Boater (And Need an Intervention)

Ahoy there! Are you starting to suspect that your love for boating has taken over your life? Do you find yourself talking to your boat more than your friends and family? Fear not, matey, for we’ve got 10 hilarious signs that you might be a boater in need of an intervention.

So, grab a life jacket and let’s dive in!

1. You have more dock lines than you have friends.

If you’re a boater, then you know the importance of having enough dock lines to secure your boat to the dock. But if you have more dock lines than you have friends, then you might be a bit obsessed with boating.

2. You refer to your boat as your “second home” and your actual home as your “land yacht.”

If you spend more time on your boat than you do in your actual home, then it’s understandable that you might refer to it as your “second home.” But if you start calling your actual home your “land yacht,” then you might be taking your love for boating a bit too far.

3. You have a collection of boating hats that rivals the Queen’s hat collection.

Boating hats are a staple of any boater’s wardrobe. But if you have a collection of boating hats that rivals the Queen of England’s collection, then you might be a bit of a boating hat hoarder.

4. You’ve ever used the phrase “I need to check my bilge” in casual conversation.

Checking the bilge is an important part of boating maintenance, but if you start using the phrase in casual conversation, then you might be a bit of a boating nerd.

5. You have a bumper sticker on your car that says “I’d rather be boating!”

If you’d rather be boating than doing anything else, then it’s understandable that you’d want to let everyone know. But if you have a bumper sticker on your car that says, “I’d rather be boating,” then you might be a bit of a boating evangelist.

6. Your idea of a perfect date involves a sunset cruise and a bottle of wine.

If your idea of a perfect date involves a sunset cruise and a bottle of wine, then you might be a bit of a hopeless romantic. But if you insist on taking every date on a sunset cruise, then you might be a boating addict.

7. You’ve ever spent more money on boat upgrades than you have on your actual home.

Boats are expensive, and upgrading them can be even more expensive. But if you’ve ever spent more money on boat upgrades than you have on your actual home, then you might be a bit of a boating fanatic.

8. Your phone’s wallpaper is a picture of your boat

If your phone’s wallpaper is a picture of your boat, then it’s clear that you love your boat. But if you can’t resist showing it to everyone you meet, then you might be a bit of a boating show-off.

9. You’ve ever named a pet after a nautical term

If you’ve ever been inspired to name your pet after a nautical term, you just might be a boater. Some examples of nautical pet names might include Captain, Skipper, Sailor, or even Buoy.

10. You’ve ever referred to yourself as a “captain” even though you only have a small dinghy.

If you’ve ever referred to yourself as a “captain” even though you only have a small dinghy, then you might be a bit of a boating poser. But hey, everyone has to start somewhere!