A rising tide lifts all boats

These three take crooked ways: carts, boats, and musicians

The water is the same on both sides of the boat

You would think it's not as dangerous as being out in the street. How could two boats out in the middle of nowhere collide with each other? Because boaters get distracted. They get lost in the feeling of wide openness, and they become careless.

Little boats should keep near shore

O God, thy sea is so great, and my boat is so small