Tying up the boat is one of those tasks that many new boaters don’t think about, but quickly becomes important once you get to the dock. You may have never learned how to do it the right way, and you don’t want to leave the dock without the boat being tied up properly.
5 Tips for First-Time Boaters
If you’ve never hit the water by boat before, you may be nervous about your first-time boating experience. You have an exciting adventure ahead, but it’s going to be more important than ever to be prepared for your first time. You’re going to want to pack appropriately, be aware of the weather, dress smart, and have your essentials on board.
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How to pack for a boating day trip
One of the best parts of a day on the water is packing in the morning for the fun day ahead. Knowing that you’ll be out in the sunshine enjoying life is a great feeling which makes packing for a day like this more fun than most other times you need to pack. On the other hand, you do have to remember everything to have a safe and fun experience.
3 Tips for Operating your Boat’s Trolling Motor
When you're ready to head out on the water, you will need to know how to operate your boat's trolling motor. This motor is used to maneuver your fishing boat throughout the water. You might also find a trolling motor on a flatboat or another type of boat.
Trolling motors are powered by electricity and controlled by a foot pedal, manually, or with a hand control. Before you start out on your day of fishing or fun on the water, use these three tips to better operate your trolling motor.