Mary, If I waited around for a buddy boat I would be sailing about once a month. Believe me I know the odds are someting serious is going to break one of these days. I take all safety precautions, from decision making to equipment to maintanence. So I am prepared that it will happen. I depend on myself and my boat and the day when I have to call on others, I beleive I can depend on them. (knock on fiberglass)