Learning to drive a boat in rough water takes practice, getting it wrong and sometimes very wet clothing. Jon Mendez explains. 'There are a couple of simple steps to follow; firstly, think about the boat’s trim angle as it encounters each wave – if the bow is dropping then add a touch more power to lift it. Likewise, if the bow is rising then consider easing the power so you don’t fly off the top of it. 'Secondly, never travel too fast as at some point you may need more power to lift the bow and