{"product_id":"2940014370707","title":"How To Have A Perfect Boating Experience","description":"Boating With Children\u003cbr\u003eRecreational family boating is a great way to spend time with your children. There are many\u003cbr\u003etasks that can be assigned to youngsters to teach responsibility and being out in nature\u003cbr\u003eprovides endless lessons for the young boater. Nonetheless, if youngsters are going to be\u003cbr\u003ejoining you, there are a few features to at least consider when purchasing family boats.\u003cbr\u003eYou will probably want to have a boat with a cuddy cabin – space below where children can rest\u003cbr\u003eand\/or get out of the sun. These can be good places for them to play also when they get bored\u003cbr\u003eas children almost always inevitably do.\u003cbr\u003eA child’s life jacket is very important and differs from the adult model in a few ways. When\u003cbr\u003ebuying a life jacket for your child, get a good one with a collar that turns a child face up in the\u003cbr\u003ewater. It must have strong waist and crotch straps, a handle on the collar, and preferably be a\u003cbr\u003ebright yellow or orange color for good visibility. Attach a plastic safety whistle to the lifejacket\u003cbr\u003eand teach the child how to use the whistle, and practice using it.\u003cbr\u003eBecause the life jacket can mean the difference between rescue and tragedy, you really need to\u003cbr\u003epay special attention to getting one that will fit your child correctly and keep them safe. Here are\u003cbr\u003esome considerations you must address when picking out a life vest for your child.\u003cbr\u003eCheck with your state to find out what the mandatory age is for life vests. Some states say that\u003cbr\u003echildren 6 and under must wear a life vest all the time while others have different age limitations.\u003cbr\u003eEven if the child you have on board your boat is older than your state’s mandatory age, it’s still a\u003cbr\u003egood idea to have ALL children on the boat wear a life vest all the time.\u003cbr\u003eBelieve it or not, the type of water you are on can make a difference in which life vest you\u003cbr\u003echoose for a child. Type II vests are made for lakes, bays, and oceans. PWC vests are more\u003cbr\u003efor shallow water conditions.\u003cbr\u003eInfants (up to 30 pounds) should have a life vest with a hinged collar, a strong grab loop, and a\u003cbr\u003esturdy plastic zipper and belt around the waist.\u003cbr\u003eHow To Have A Perfect Boating Experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor children from 5-10 years old weighing 50-90 pounds, you can choose a smaller version of\u003cbr\u003ethe adult Type II vest depending on their size. Just be sure it fits well and even test it out to be\u003cbr\u003esure the vest will do its job in case of an emergency.\u003cbr\u003ePack a cooler with lots of fluids like water and juices (such as apple or grape), baby bottles and\u003cbr\u003esippy cups. Being out in the sun for extended periods of time, children and adults get\u003cbr\u003edehydrated quickly. Stay away from sodas, because they contain sodium and can make you\u003cbr\u003emore dehydrated. Pack snacks that are not too salty or too sweet.\u003cbr\u003eEven if you don’t have infants, take a diaper bag or a backpack with extra changes of clothes,\u003cbr\u003eand make sure to bring a hat, sunscreen and sunglasses. Bring plastic bags to keep wet things\u003cbr\u003eaway from dry things.\u003cbr\u003eDepending on how much time you will spend on the water, your child may need a nap. Bring a\u003cbr\u003esmall blanket or some towels and a small pillow and prepare a cozy place for them like in a\u003cbr\u003ecuddy cabin or a makeshift tent.\u003cbr\u003eHow To Have A Perfect Boating Experience\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoating Etiquette For Guests\u003cbr\u003eAs a guest, there are a lot of things you can do that can not only bring about some good\u003cbr\u003efeelings, but also go a long way toward making things easier for the host or hostess. These are\u003cbr\u003elittle things that can really mean a lot in the long run!\u003cbr\u003eOffer to chip in some money for fuel. Gas can get expensive for a boat and the owner of the\u003cbr\u003eboat is already responsible for the everyday costs associated with boat ownership. Offer to pay\u003cbr\u003efor gas and your friend will appreciate you for it!\u003cbr\u003eThink about bringing along food. If you’re on a day outing, a simple picnic lunch will suffice. For\u003cbr\u003eovernight trips, you may take care of all dinners and let the host have lunch. Either way,\u003cbr\u003ebringing along food is a great goodwill gesture.\u003cbr\u003eHelp out whenever and wherever you can. But be sure to ask first. Show some interest in what\u003cbr\u003ethe skipper is doing and have him or her instruct you on proper procedures.\u003cbr\u003eDuring docking, be still. It seems like every time a boat gets close to the dock, you see people\u003cbr\u003egathering up their belongings, moving about and getting ready to debark. This can be\u003cbr\u003edistracting to the skipper, so just sit tight until the boat is moored.\u003cbr\u003eHave the skipper of the boat let you know about safety procedures, if you don’t know them\u003cbr\u003ealready, and point out where safety equipment is located. If anything should happen to the pilot,\u003cbr\u003eit’s a good idea for at least one guest to know how to summon for help.\u003cbr\u003eDon’t","brand":"Tea Time eBooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47147734892784,"sku":"2940014370707","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940014370707_p0.jpg?v=1763607191","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940014370707","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}