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1. Know your boat:
Successful boating requires that the person knows and understands how His or Her boat handles. You can learn this in only one way - practice, practice, practice!
Tips to help have a better boating trip-  
1) First check the weather. The weather is a important factor in every boating trip.
2) Let someone know where you will be going and time you will be arriving back home.
3) Check your trailer. Make sure the lights are working and the tires have plenty of air. ( Also check your lights and tires on your vehicle you will use to transport the boat).
4) Check to make sure you have enough fuel. Take extra fuel with you, just incase.
5)Check to make sure that you have the required amount of Floatation devices.
6) Take your paddle with you just incase
7) Don't forget a whistle or horn and also a orange flag
8) Don't forget to put the plug in!!! I have been known to forget that part.......
9) Remember to have fun........

Not sure where to go to Register your boat, click on the link below and they will be able to get you on the water.

www.parksandrecreation.idaho.gov

Lakes & Reservoirs in Idaho for your boating pleasure.
There are 1615 Lakes, Ponds and Reservoirs in Idaho. Listed below are just a few.
Arrowrock Reservoir, Bear Lake, C Ben Ross Lake, C J Strike Reservoir, Lake Cascade, Lake Coeurd'Alene, Deadwood Reservoir, Grays Lake, Henrys Lake, Little Redfish Lake, Lake Lowell, Merriam Lake, Lucky Peak Lake, Paddock Lake, Priest Lake, Lake Pend Oreille, Lake Walcott, and Warm Lake. Whether you are wanting to fish, water ski, wakeboard or even hunt out of your boat. Idaho has many Lakes to choose from.


If you are planning on Hunting and Fishing out of your boat, click on the link below to find out Rules, Regulations, and Seasons.

www.fishandgame.idaho.gov

Sunset Over Water

If you are looking for  on-line Boating Safety Courses, click on the link below.

www.boat-ed.com

Equipment for a Safe Boating trip:
1. Lifejackets- Everyone should have one and make sure it fits properly.
2. Marine Compass & Chart
3. Bilge Pump - test to make sure it works.
4. Anchor
5. Fire Extinquisher
6. Tool Kit
7. Flares
8. Oars / Paddle
9. Fresh Drinking Water
10. First Aide Kit
11. Horn / Air Horn
12. Whistle / bell
13. Flag
There are other things you can take also to ensure Boating Safety.