Houseboating 101
THE BASIC RULES FOR HOUSEBOATING
- PACK LIGHT – your Staterooms are cozy
- BE PREPARED – there are things you may not have thought about, lucky for you, we’re here to remind you.
- STOP AT THE MARINA STORE – we’ve got all the basics (plus more) that you need
- HAVE FUN!
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THE MANDATORIES
- Bedding (or sleeping bags) and pillows for each bed (light blankets may be useful for cool nights)
- PACK LIGHT – Swim suits, flip flops, sneakers, coverups, shorts and t-shirts, a little something for cool nights….it’s literally all you will need
- Toilet paper
- Hand and Dish Soap
- Towels – beach towels, bath and hand towels, and paper towels
- Games/Cards/Water Toys & Equipment/Binoculars/MUSIC
- A camera – you’re going to want to document this!
THE MUSTS
- FOOD and Ziploc bags
- Safety First – life jackets for kids and infants
- Sunscreen (waterproof is best!)
- Ice (you can purchase this in the Marina Store upon arrival)
- Matches
- First Aid/Insect Repellant
- Water
- Chargers for all those electrical devices
- A sharpie – mark your name on a disposable cup and cut down on waste
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT
- Beach chairs
- Hiking boots/shoes
- Ski equipment
- Fishing gear – including a license which is NOT sold at either marina store
- Beach games – horseshoes, whiffle ball & bat, ladder golf, etc.
HOUSEBOATING FOR ROOKIES
- It’s the greatest vacation adventure that ANYONE can take. Just show up, and we teach you the rest!
- Prior to departure, you will be given: a houseboat orientation tour, systems briefing, and safety briefing.
- After your orientation, you will be driven out of the marina and given a short lesson on beaching and the rules of the lake. All boats must be beached every night.
Questions? Call us at 855-961-1055 to learn more or reserve.
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