Fishing Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes Boating Safety Checklist
Items you should have onboard:
- P.F.D's Personal Flotation Devices (1 for each person)
- Throwable Flotation Device with rope.
- Fire Extinguisher
- Small Bucket for Bailing
- Oar (one required)
- Safety Flares
- First Aid Kit
- Anchor with 200 ft of line
- Drain Plug
- Porta John (or small pail)
- Boat and Trailer Registration
- Flashlight
- Towels and Sponge (for spills)
- Rain Gear
- Sun Glasses
- Sun Screen
- Mooring Lines
- Tool Kit