BOATERS BLOG
Boater’s Resolutions
By Patrick Farrell •January 16, 2014
Boat Safety Boating Ettiquette Boating Fun Boating Tips Uncategorized
Each year, individuals resolve to lose weight, read more, find the love of their life, and make other noteworthy life changes – what about your boating life? Here are a couple of solid New Year’s resolutions to make on and off the water…
- Take a boating safety class. Some classes from the USCG and US Power Squadron can actually help bring your marine insurance premium down!
- Purchase/wear a PFD (check out lifejacketsplus.com for the most up to date safety equipment)
- Go green – use environmentally friendly cleaning products. Most cleaning supplies contain harsh chemicals that are potentially hazardous to the environment. With a little vinegar, lemon oil, baking soda and toothpaste, you can create your own green cleaning supplies! Not only will it save money, it will better for the water!
- Explore a new location – visit a location that’s only accessible by boat. Be more adventurous – life is too short not to take advantage of exploring the unknown!
- Learn how to tie a new knot and splice line.
- Learn about sea life and how to identify different species.
- Have your engine serviced yearly or every 100 hours.
- Share your love of boating with someone!