I fish alone unless my wife wants to go. This happens occasionally but most of the time it is just me. I do recognize the safety issue. I always wear my PFD and kill switch when big motor is running. Also, recently installed a boarding ladder because I fell in a few years ago when my wife was with me. As Icehouse said it can be hard to get back in the boat. The older your are the harder it is. I enjoy fishing alone but that may not be for everyone. Just go and have fun.