Operating a boat is similar to riding bicycle... in that, as long as your hippocampus works well - you never forget.
At one point in my life I took 10 + + years off from boating [lived in the mountains then, but, had previously been brought up around and on boats from birth forward].
So, when I became close to ocean once again I was impelled to reestablish my
addiction to boats; yup, I'm repeat user - LOL!
Things came flooding [pun intended] back in... just like yesterday for boat inspection, handling, maintenance, safety and other marine-life requirements/factors.
Bottom line, for most on TF - Boating Is In Your Blood!! Yea!!!!!