Preparing For a Day of Boating Fun

We are getting closer and closer to being able to spend more time on the water; spending time with friends and family. Preparing properly for your trip can make or break your entire adventure. We will help you to make sure that your next boating day trip will be one to be remembered for all the right reasons.  

Safety comes first. That means that when you are preparing for your boating day trip you need to make sure that everyone on board has a properly fitted life jacket. Especially for any children or anyone who will be participating in watersports. It is a small investment that will allow you to have peace of mind while on the water.  

What will you eat? Spending all day in the sun and exercising with fun activities in and on the water will make anyone hungry. Make sure that you pack plenty of choices for snacks that are tough enough to survive being tossed around. Durable foods like apple slices or carrot sticks over a banana, a sturdy Pringles can over a bag of chips which could be easily crushed, and individual serving size packs of snacks to keep the moisture out of the content that wasn't eaten.

Let's wash it down. Water, water, and more water. Water and sports drinks are the best options when it comes to drinking while being out on a boat all day. Stay light on the soda and energy drinks because they will not help with hydration. Also remember to be responsible with any alcoholic beverages on board.  

What else to bring? Once you have the food and drink taken care of, what else should you pack for your day of boating fun? Sunscreen and chap stick, and make sure to bring plenty of it. You will need to reapply it throughout the day, every couple of hours. Insect repellent go a long way when it comes to comfort around vegetation. Keep a spray can handy. Hand sanitizer will allow you and your friends to clean up before reaching for that snack. Bring along extra swim suits, towels, water shoes, hats, sunglasses and a change of clothes for the ride home. You always need more than you think you will. It is OK to pack a little heavy; you would hate to be without.  

A little preparation goes a long way, so think it through and make a list. It will make your day on the water that much more enjoyable for you and the rest of the crew.