This post was originally featured on followsports.com

Jimmy Buffett once said, "Shells sink, dreams float. Life's good on our boat." Boat life is a lot of things, but it's certainly never boring. For those boaters who need a reminder to take the rules seriously, or who need to take some lessons, these photos are a cautionary tale. So, before heading out on the water, remember to put safety first, and don't end up like the boaters in these pictures!

Laugh It Off, Laugh It Off

Sometimes, you just can't help but look at the funny side of things when something's about to go badly. These girls know that they're going to be swimming instead of sailing in about a minute, but hey, at least they're wearing their bathing suits and ready to dive!

Missing All the Warning Signs

Usually, when you hit something that isn't water with your boat, that's a clue something has gone wrong. But this driver didn't notice the dock and managed to get the boat to crash into the roof before finally having to stop. It's pretty hard to be that oblivious to things!