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| Minnestoaxl »Water recreation in Minnesota » Boating in Minnesota |
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Boating in Minnesota |
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Thousands of lakes, rivers, rapids and water bodies, make boating a favorite pastime for the people of Minnesota. Tourists have an excellent time boating in Minnesota. Watercrafts that are used for boating in Minnesota are all licensed by Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota. Watercrafts registered with some other places may be exempted from this rule. For boating in Minnesota, boaters have options to choose among watercrafts like:
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rowboats
kayaks
canoes
sailboards
motorboats
paddle boats
rowing shells
Some of the major hotspots for boating in Minnesota are:
Winnibigoshish Lake
Upper Red Lake
Lower Red Lake
Pine River Lake
Detroit Lake
Leech Lake
To have a fun-filled experience, navigators are requested to follow some of the safety rules for boating in Minnesota. These rules are:
Boaters must have enough knowledge and skills for boating.
Boaters should be well acquainted with all the rules while boating.
Fair knowledge about the local marine forecast.
Life jackets are essential to carry while you are on your boat.
Boats should have arrangement for lights and these are to be turned on after sunset.
Try to avoid alcohol while boating. This will make your trip more pleasant.
Several locks and dams were built on the Mississippi River by The United States Army Corps of Engineers which can be hazardous to boaters who are unaware of them. So you need to be careful while traveling by the side of these locks and dams.
Boaters should avoid entering the restricted areas which can cause a risk to their lives.
Prior knowledge of buoys are essential for safe boating.
All navigators should carry fire extinguishers while navigating.
Remain careful and follow the rules when crossing or overtaking other boats.
The speed of the boats are fixed by law depending on different water conditions and you are expected to abide to the rules for your own safety.
There are various agencies and organizations who can be contacted for more detailed information regarding safety rules and regulations for boating in Minnesota.
For more information regarding water recreation in Minnesota please browse through Minnesotaxl.com
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