Boating
The wind in your hair, the mist, the feeling of freedom as you glide across the water—there’s nothing quite like boating. And it’s even more rewarding when you share it with your family. Spend a sunny morning saltwater fishing with your parents. Take a lazy river ride with your spouse. Teach your children the wonders of sailing. Whether exploring waterways and enjoying lush scenery, fishing quietly in a peaceful lake, or motoring your kids around for an exciting day of water-skiing and tubing, boating brings families together and helps create lasting memories.
And Waterworkswonders.org can help you make time for those special moments on the water by providing the ins and outs of boating—including how to boat, buying a boat, and boater education programs. Interested in keeping our waterways clean? Check out our section on boating and the environment. You can also find emergency contacts, towing services, registration and guidelines, and boating organizations. Read on to learn all about boating.