BoatCoversandBiminis
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Having a new boat and hitting the water can be some of the best fun with friends and family. If you have recently become a new boater, let us offer you some tips to help begin your journey.
The most valuable piece of advice we can offer is to use common sense! Stay alert of your surroundings and watch out for other boaters, skiers and watercrafts. Remember there are other people on the water! Pay close attention to buoys and restricted areas as well. They are there for your safety!
Before you head out, check the weather to make sure you won’t get caught up in a storm. That could get dangerous quickly! Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you should be back. You never know when you could have boat issues and be stranded on the water. Secure your cell phone, wallet or any other valuables in a dry location so you can call for assistance if needed. Pack plenty of water and snacks. Boating and playing on the water can build up an appetite and thirst. Not to mention, it is easy to get overheated when you are out in the sun all day, so you need to stay hydrated. Now that you are ready to get on the boat, make sure you have a life jacket for every person on board, a tool box for any mechanical issues and a first aid kit on board. Make sure you have plenty of gas in your tank and check all the components to make sure everything is working properly.
Last but not least, remember to have respect for other boaters that are wanting to get on and off the lake too. Try to get on and off the boat ramp as promptly as possible. Don’t dock your boat at a public ramp for long periods of time, keeping other boaters from having access to it when needed.
Happy Boating! We hope you have a blast on the water and enjoy becoming a new boater.
Sincerely,
Shannon with Boat Covers Direct
866-626-8377
[email protected]
The most valuable piece of advice we can offer is to use common sense! Stay alert of your surroundings and watch out for other boaters, skiers and watercrafts. Remember there are other people on the water! Pay close attention to buoys and restricted areas as well. They are there for your safety!
Before you head out, check the weather to make sure you won’t get caught up in a storm. That could get dangerous quickly! Make sure someone knows where you are going and when you should be back. You never know when you could have boat issues and be stranded on the water. Secure your cell phone, wallet or any other valuables in a dry location so you can call for assistance if needed. Pack plenty of water and snacks. Boating and playing on the water can build up an appetite and thirst. Not to mention, it is easy to get overheated when you are out in the sun all day, so you need to stay hydrated. Now that you are ready to get on the boat, make sure you have a life jacket for every person on board, a tool box for any mechanical issues and a first aid kit on board. Make sure you have plenty of gas in your tank and check all the components to make sure everything is working properly.
Last but not least, remember to have respect for other boaters that are wanting to get on and off the lake too. Try to get on and off the boat ramp as promptly as possible. Don’t dock your boat at a public ramp for long periods of time, keeping other boaters from having access to it when needed.
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Happy Boating! We hope you have a blast on the water and enjoy becoming a new boater.
Sincerely,
Shannon with Boat Covers Direct
866-626-8377
[email protected]