| Are you excited about visiting the Lake of the | | | | areas. This is an especially important rule to |
| Ozarks? Don't we envy you! We will have to live | | | | emphasize when you have a pontoon rental with a |
| vicariously through you as you plan your Lake of the | | | | group of people. |
| Ozarks vacation. What are some of the activities you | | | | 3. Learn how to safely operate a boat. |
| can do? There is plenty of sightseeing to be done, as | | | | Yes, it's best to take a boater education course. |
| well as fishing and water sports activity. Many of | | | | Although visitors over the age of 25 can legally |
| these activities will be courtesy of Lake of the | | | | operate a boat, it is suggested that all boat |
| Ozarks boat rentals. | | | | operators complete a certified boat safety course. If |
| Before you head out though there are a few things | | | | you are younger than 25, you must complete this |
| you should know. This is a very large lake, measuring | | | | course by law. |
| 55,000 acres in total. In order to get around the area | | | | 4. Always be aware of others around you. |
| (getting to and from hotels, attractions and | | | | When operating Lake of the Ozarks boat rentals, |
| restaurants) you will need to take a boat. Sure, you | | | | watch for your surroundings just as carefully at you |
| could walk the area, but that is hours and hours of | | | | would watch the road inside a car. Drive on the right |
| needless walking! Why not take a boat? Not only will | | | | side of the channel or cove. Look before turning and |
| this speed up your travel time, but you can also visit | | | | avoiding getting too close to another watercraft. |
| many establishments that are exclusively hosted on a | | | | 5. Check your boat and follow fishing regulations. |
| houseboat. What must you know about Lake of the | | | | When operating fishing boat rentals respect the rules |
| Ozarks boat rentals? Here are five tips. | | | | of the rental company and the rules of the city when |
| 1. Always take along protective devices. | | | | it's time for fishing. When refueling, check your boat |
| This includes lifejackets, navigation lights (when it | | | | for any accidental spillage. It's always better to be |
| comes dusk and dark) and fire extinguishers. | | | | safe rather than sorry so get an inspection of your |
| 2. Ride the boat carefully and as suggested. | | | | vessel before you take off. It's free! |
| Do not ride on any bow, gunwales, railing or the back | | | | Keep these important and lifesaving tips in mind when |
| of a motorboat. Stand or sit only in the designated | | | | operating Lake of the Ozarks boat rentals. |