Whats Boating?

Question

Im going boating with some friends this weekend and idk what you do when you go boating...i have never been before. I also cant swim and am terrified of water so I am also embarrassed of what my friends will think of me. Cant i just stay in the boat?

Answer 1

So you are the observer.

Help out when you can.

Enjoy the company.

Get in the water when it is shallow.

If you don't mind me asking: why go when you are terrified?

Answer 2

Just stay in the boat and do a lot of looking and bring a camera and take a lot of pictures.

Answer 3

Make sure you wear a life preserver and if anyone starts drinking while driving the boat demand to go ashore.

Answer 4

Boating is fun as long as those you are with are responsible.  Accidents can and do happen when the operator is reckless.  If you know the friend of yours who is the operator and think he's a reckless person, then you have a reason to be worried.  As far as myself goes, I own a 22' pontoon boat and many times have taken friends of mine out on cruises that have never been on the water before.  As a safety-conscious operator, It was my responsibility for their safety and their fun.  When I was younger, I certainly saw the other side of that coin when boating with other people who knew not the 1st thing about responsibility.  Just be careful and remember...out of all the drownings on public lakes and rivers, they all have one thing in common.  The victims were not wearing a life jacket.  Wear it!

Answer 5

It’s a proven fact that recreational boating goes a long ways towards improving your quality of life. The minute you start to move forward on a boat, you’ll notice how easy it is to leave your troubles behind.  Recreational boating fun provides a constructive outlet for entertainment that reduces stress and provides enriching opportunities for self discovery, whether it’s learning how to water ski or simply enjoying the warm glow of an evening sunset.

One of the top reasons for boating is simply because it’s so much fun. There are so many activities to explore when it comes to boating, whether you like to fish, waterski, snorkel, or simply enjoy relaxing on the water.

Answer 6

When I say boating, it's just sitting on a boat driving around, checking out the ladies, wakeboarding, and hanging out. There may be swimming and if they are sports-oriented, there will probably be water-skiing or wakeboarding. I'm a professional wakeboarder so I always wakeboard when I "boat".

Answer 7

Bring alot of beer