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Every time you go out boating, you should be sure to take the following items in a “Go Bag” or “Ditch Bag”.
Keep your bag in the same place in your house, somewhere easily accessible, so you will be sure to grab it every time you go boating.
Always keep it fully stocked — never “borrow” items from it for home use!
Binoculars
Cell Phone / Water Proof Case
G.P.S (Global Positioning System)
Hand-held VHF radio
Paper Navigation Chart — in case your electronics fail
Energy Bars
First Aid Kit
Plastic garbage bags — for trash, rain protection, use as flags or increase boat visibility
Spare reading glasses — in case your lose your own pair
Sun tan lotion
Water
Batteries — make sure you have all the types you need for all the different items in your bag
Canned air horn (plus small spare)
Flash light
Hand-held Compass
Inflatable vest or Type 1 PFD (Personal Flotation Device)
Laser flare
Leatherman-style multi-tool
Plastic wire ties
P.L.B (Personal Location Beacon) — this is registered to your person, not to your vessel
Self-adhering waterproof black tape
Signalling mirror
Whistle
Aluminum blanket
Foul weather gear (heavy-duty rain gear)
Headscarf/bandana
Lightweight jacket
Polarized sun glasses
Quick-drying towel
More women than ever before have discovered the boating lifestyle. Whether at the helm or as a valued second mate, they are enjoying the benefits of boating. Here are some great tips from some seasoned female skippers who train hundreds of women each year as part of the Freedom Boat Club DIVA program.
Nothing beats getting out on the water and making memories that last a lifetime with those you love. When a child enters the family, it makes sense that you want to start sharing those special times with them too! As you can imagine, there are definitely some challenges involved with bringing your toddler on board, but with a few tips and tricks, and a positive attitude, you can start creating those everlasting memories!
Every time you go out boating, you should be sure to take the following items in a “Go Bag” or “Ditch Bag”.
Keep your bag in the same place in your house, somewhere easily accessible, so you will be sure to grab it every time you go boating.
Always keep it fully stocked — never “borrow” items from it for home use!
Because Freedom Boat Club has such helpful, friendly dock staff, our members never have to worry about casting off, or securing the boat when they return.
But not every slip has such helpful staff, so it is important that you know how to secure a boat to a dock!
From a practical safety standpoint, boaters should always wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device). However, every U.S. state has different laws regarding the wearing of PFDs, so you should always check your local laws to see what is applicable.
When hailing another vessel, less is always more, and there is an accepted way to make contact.