Houseboating 101

 THE BASIC RULES FOR HOUSEBOATING

1. PACK LIGHT – your Staterooms are cozy
2. BE PREPARED – there are things you may not have thought about, lucky for you, we’re here to remind you.
3. STOP AT THE MARINA STORE – we’ve got all the basics (plus more) that you need
4. HAVE FUN!

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….otherwise you will be called to the National Park Service principal’s office.