What to bring with me?
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Saw this and thought of a couple more to add to stowage list that i don't see here.
Trash bags.... priceless when you need one
Koozies
Apirin.. if not in first aid kit
sunscreen
Trash bags.... priceless when you need one
Koozies
Apirin.. if not in first aid kit
sunscreen
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Tell someone close where ur going & when ur comin back! Stay in touch w/someone on land!
SPF #30---
Xtra sunglasses---
Duct tape---
Watertight container 4 phone if you hav to swim with it!
SPF #30---
Xtra sunglasses---
Duct tape---
Watertight container 4 phone if you hav to swim with it!
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KNOWLEDGE!
Take a boating course, and, if possible check into "basic marine maintainance" courses offered through some Gov't agencies and/or colleges.
Face it, having all the spare parts in the world and a roller cabinet full of Snap On tools does you NO good whatsoever if you have no idea whats wrong, how to fix it, or how to diagnose whats wrong.
A float plan is a also a great idea, most smart phones have a free app. that allows you to file a plan and Email it to whoever you want, it includes your boat Reg numbers, name, etc, so, if [God Forbid] something happens and you need assistance, all your pertinent info will be available.
Its also a good idea to have "someone" on the boat with a good knowledge of how to operate the boat, and most importantly the radio, again, you can take a "VHF course" from several places. If "you" are injured or get sick, fall overboard, pass out, etc. Its a good idea to have someone who knows "what to do" [other than get hysterical and start screaming and crying, lol]
Just my 2 cents!
Michael
Take a boating course, and, if possible check into "basic marine maintainance" courses offered through some Gov't agencies and/or colleges.
Face it, having all the spare parts in the world and a roller cabinet full of Snap On tools does you NO good whatsoever if you have no idea whats wrong, how to fix it, or how to diagnose whats wrong.
A float plan is a also a great idea, most smart phones have a free app. that allows you to file a plan and Email it to whoever you want, it includes your boat Reg numbers, name, etc, so, if [God Forbid] something happens and you need assistance, all your pertinent info will be available.
Its also a good idea to have "someone" on the boat with a good knowledge of how to operate the boat, and most importantly the radio, again, you can take a "VHF course" from several places. If "you" are injured or get sick, fall overboard, pass out, etc. Its a good idea to have someone who knows "what to do" [other than get hysterical and start screaming and crying, lol]
Just my 2 cents!
Michael
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it is essential that you teach your wife or s/o basic operations of the boat, and basic navigation, and basic vhf function. If god forbid something happened to you she could safely get you back to port.