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Are you going paddle Boating? Think it's going to be boring? Don't worry, this article will show you how to have a fun and memorable time.

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    Find a park or lake that rents out paddle boats. If you own a paddle boat, skip this step. Before renting one check the place you're renting out from in advance. Check for ducks (they can carry swimmer's itch), dead fish, etc. Check the paddle boats to make sure they're not falling apart and are in good condition.
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    Find friends or loved ones to go with! It's never fun to paddle boat alone. Talk to them about their schedules, and when they're open. Consider splitting the price. Tell them what they need to bring - bathing suit, towels, sunscreen, etc.
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    Before going paddle boating, gather the supplies you'll need. Water bottles, towels, etc. Make sure to bring more than you need in case someone's forgotten to bring it. Go and pick up your friends and or loved ones and drive to your destination!
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    When you get there, have one person pay for renting or place your boat near the water. It's generally considered polite for you to do this. Now get dressed and put on some sun screen.
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    Choose the two people that are going to be paddling first. Decide how you're going to rotate through the seats. Let the people sitting in the back go first, then the paddlers.
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    Have the people in the front back up and head for the middle of the lake. If you're the people in the back, look for fish, go leach searching, let your feet drag in the water, just have fun! Soon you'll be paddling, so enjoy the time that you have to kick back and relax!
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    Switch every every ten minutes or so, and stay fair. An argument would ruin your boating trip. If you're the person in the front, ask everybody where they want to go. If there are children on the boat, pretend you're a pirate captain, and say things like "Land ho!" or other pirate sayings.
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    Chat! Even if your paddling. if you don't know what to say, say something like, "Isn't it hot out?" or "How was it at work today?" However, make sure to let everybody talk, so no one feels left out.
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    If possible, bring a waterproof camera with you. You can make a scrapbook! If you don't have a water proof camera with you, don't bring it. If you drop it, and it's not water proof, it will break and possibly sink.
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    Have fun paddle boating!
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EditTips

  • Always wear a life jacket, even if you can swim. In some places it isn't legal to paddle boat without a life jacket, and it's safer anyway.
  • If someone wants to stop paddling, let them walk out of the boat. Never move the boat when their walking, or they'll fall in and might be hurt or upset.

EditWarnings

  • Always keep a close eye on children.
  • Never bring any electronics with you, unless they're waterproof.

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Recent edits by: Milind, Teresa, Ron_G

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