Whatever floats your boat is here to stay! Americans own more than 11.8 million boats, and tens of millions of Americans go on them every year.
These numbers may sound surprising
to you. But they aren't if you consider the many things to do on a boat. You
can do several different activities during any boat trip, as long as you know the
boating essentials.
What are classic activities you can
do on a boat? What should you do if you want to relax? What are some tips you
can follow to avoid getting into accidents?
Answer these questions and you can
figure out what to do on a boat in no time. Here is your quick guide.
Fishing
Fishing is one of the most
traditional boating activities. You can fish in any body of water that is not
off-limits, though you should avoid boating channels. You should also do your
research on the best fishing spots while you are planning a boat trip.
You should bring plenty of fishing
gear with you. You should have at least one fishing rod, a reel, and several
baits and lures. You can also bring chum to attract fish to your boat,
especially if you are in deep water.
Water
Skiing
Water skiing is a good boat activity
if you have a light and fast boat. You can pull a person behind a large body of
water while going at very fast speeds.
You will need a license or permit in
order to go water skiing, and you should find a wide body of water so you can
ski freely. Make sure the skier is wearing a helmet, as it is easy to lose
one's balance and hit the water.
Sightseeing
If you want to do something easy and
relaxing, you can plan a boat trip that takes you near important sights. You
can idle in the water outside a nature preserve and look at beautiful trees and
wildlife.
You can also travel through the
rivers in and around major cities. Pick a route you want to take and find a
port you can dock at if the weather changes. Visit a website like freedomboatclub.com to see what boating clubs and ports are near you.
Cooking
Many people like to cook meals on
their boats. After you catch fish, you can carve it up and cook it on a grill.
You can also reheat frozen meals and ingredients, especially if you have a
galley with cooking tools.
Try to avoid lighting flames or open
fires on your boat. You can bring electronic equipment, but make sure you have
a battery to keep everything charged.
The
Best Things to Do on a Boat
There are so many things to do on a
boat. Fishing is the classic boating activity, though you need supplies for a
successful day. Water skiing is more exhilarating, but you must have a license
to do it.
If you just want to relax, go
boating in a beautiful area that you can soak in. You can also try cooking, as
long as you have an area to prepare meals and avoid dangerous items like open
flames.
These activities are just the tip of the boating iceberg. Read more boating guides by following our coverage.
