Be Courteous When Docking Your Boat with These Tips!
If you own a boat at the Lake of the Ozarks you've likely spent a lot of time out on the water this summer - at least we hope you have! This means that you've also spent time around docks whether you enjoy going to waterfront restaurants, fueling up, or storing your boat, being around docks can't be avoided. It doesn't matter if you've been a boat owner for many years or you're new to the boating life, maintaining proper etiquette while docking your boat is important. Today, our boat dealership at the Lake of the Ozarks has some tips for docking etiquette.
1. Keep it moving. Whether you're at a fuel dock or boating ramp, be efficient. Delegate tasks to your passengers and be prepared so you can get out of the way of others and quickly get back out onto the water.
6. Help each other out. While many gas docks, restaurants and marinas around the Lake have employees nearby to help you out, be prepared to help your fellow boaters. During the summer, it can get a bit busy, so help keep things moving smoothly for everyone and be prepared to help each other out.
7. Keep it clean. Coil your dock lines, organize your cords, stow any water sports gear and life jackets, and put away your supplies. If you leave these things out, it could be a tripping hazard, especially in the evening. In addition, don't stow any gear on the dock, as it could get in the way to those trying to move carts, coolers and other supplies down the dock.
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1. Keep it moving. Whether you're at a fuel dock or boating ramp, be efficient. Delegate tasks to your passengers and be prepared so you can get out of the way of others and quickly get back out onto the water.
2. Be respectful to your fellow boaters. Be courteous to others out on the water and near the docks. It's the busy time of the year, and we want to make sure everyone has a good time.
3. Shut it down. If you're getting off your boat to enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the many waterfront restaurants, make sure you shut down your gear. Turn off your lights, your radio, CD player, television or other similar items.
3. Shut it down. If you're getting off your boat to enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the many waterfront restaurants, make sure you shut down your gear. Turn off your lights, your radio, CD player, television or other similar items.
4. Back into the dock for larger boats. While it may take a little more time to back into the slip, it's much easier to get on and off your boat, and it provides a clear walking path along the docks. This is especially important for boats with large bows.
5. Watch your wake. When entering or leaving a dock, make sure to keep your speed down. Not only can big wakes in small, crowded places be dangerous, it's a good way to anger those around you. Be sure to respect the wake rule to make sure everyone else around you is safe.
6. Help each other out. While many gas docks, restaurants and marinas around the Lake have employees nearby to help you out, be prepared to help your fellow boaters. During the summer, it can get a bit busy, so help keep things moving smoothly for everyone and be prepared to help each other out.
7. Keep it clean. Coil your dock lines, organize your cords, stow any water sports gear and life jackets, and put away your supplies. If you leave these things out, it could be a tripping hazard, especially in the evening. In addition, don't stow any gear on the dock, as it could get in the way to those trying to move carts, coolers and other supplies down the dock.
We hope that you are having the BEST summer boating at the Lake of the Ozarks! Sometimes we all need a refresher on proper boating etiquette, especially when the lake gets super busy. For all your boating needs from boating accessories, new boats, boat servicing, and more stop by our boat showroom at the Lake of the Ozarks at Surdyke Yamaha!
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