Things you should have with you at all times whenever you are out on the water:

 

·        Proof of boat insurance, sealed in a waterproof bag or envelope

·        Flares or flare pistol

·        Extra fuses

·        Sparkplugs

·        Selected tools

·        Can of starting fluid

·        Distress flag

·        Life jackets (check your local laws as to how many per boat...general rule is one per passenger, and make sure you have children’s sizes if you have kids on board...adult sizes won’t work with kids...check your local regulations)

·        Air horn

·        Flashlights and extra batteries (at least two flashlights)

·        Change of clothes

·        Rain wear

·        Small first aid kit

·        Cell phone

·        Portable power cable with cigarette adapter that you can clap on to one of the boat’s batteries for charging a cell phone

·        Package of peanuts (if you get stuck or lost, these will be something to help hold you over until rescue arrives)

 

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