{"id":1027,"date":"2021-11-01T08:42:05","date_gmt":"2021-11-01T08:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/blog\/boating-etiquette-tips-for-boating-with-a-big-group\/"},"modified":"2023-02-21T19:40:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-21T19:40:29","slug":"boating-etiquette-tips-for-boating-with-a-big-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seatow.com\/boating-etiquette-tips-for-boating-with-a-big-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Boating with a Big Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing better than a day out on the water and boating with a big group of friends. Whether you&#8217;re heading out to raft up in the cove or going to a waterside restaurant, things can get tricky with a big group. Here are tips to ensure it all goes smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>Tip #1: First and foremost, understand the capacity of your boat, and don\u2019t push it. It&#8217;s a safety issue.<\/p>\n<p>Tip #2: Make sure your guests are clear on the rules of your boat.<\/p>\n<p>Tip #3: Ensure you have enough life jackets for each guest on board. If you don&#8217;t, locate a Sea Tow Foundation <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatow.com\/service-locator\/lifejackets?location=&amp;distance=200\">Life Jacket Loaner Station<\/a> and borrow what you need.<\/p>\n<p>Tip #4: Coordinate with your guests on who will bring snacks, water, sunscreen, and other essentials. Before you push off, make sure you have everything on board.<\/p>\n<p>Tip #5: Know how to correctly <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seatow.com\/BlogList\/international\/2014\/6\/Summers-Here-Time-to-Raft-Up\">raft up<\/a> with the other boats in your fleet to avoid unnecessary damage.<\/p>\n<h2><b>HOW SEA TOW CAN HELP<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>These tips are sure to help you when boating with a big group \u2013 but what happens if you run into engine trouble or out of fuel while out on the water? Sea Tow is standing by 24\/7 to help get you back to boating or home safely.<\/p>\n<p>As the premier leader in on-water boating assistance, members receive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/marine-services\/\">the most comprehensive benefits<\/a>\u00a0available. Membership includes a full suite of on-water assistance services for every boat you own, rent, bareboat charter, lease or borrow. Learn more about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/membership\/\">our membership options<\/a>\u00a0today. To find the Sea Tow closest to you, use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/seatow.com\/service-locator\/\">our service locator<\/a>\u00a0or call our Customer Care Center at\u00a0<a href=\"tel: 800-473-2869\">800-4-SEATOW<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing better than a day out on the water and boating with a big group of friends. 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