All personal watercraft offer some
onboard storage to keep loose items
safe and dry.
rope, a bailer (watertight container),
sound signaling device (pealess whistle) and watertight flashlight and
throw a set of folding paddles under
Long board shorts are comfortable
and help protect your thighs from too
much sun.
the hood. Now pack your lunch or
snacks, along with several bottles of
cold water in a small cooler and
you’re all set!
Your PWC makes boating as simple and easy as it gets. Sure, your first
preparation may seem complicated,
but the good news is that after you’ve
done it once, preparation is about the
same every time. And that means you
can focus on picking a great destination and then enjoying your great day
on the water! ●
Craig Nicholson is a powersports writer and
cottager who rides his Sea-Doo GTX about
2,500 kilometres each summer and tows it
with a Triton Trailer. Craig is the author of
“Canada’s Best Snowmobiling – Your
Ultimate Ride Guide”. His syndicated column
“The Intrepid Snowmobiler” appears in
newspapers throughout North America.
He also hosts “The Intrepid Snowmobiler
on Radio” and appears regularly on
Snowmobiler Television.
www.intrepidsnowmobiler.ca
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