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When summer arrives, there's no better place to go boating than Lake Okoboji. It's also the time when hundreds of other Boji lovers have the same idea. Okoboji summer boating is a blast, but there are some things you need to take into consideration before getting your boat in the water.
Brush up on the Collision Regulations and pay special attention to those boaters around you! Take good care of your boat in the hot summer months. It's hot outside and the engine is hotter yet. Check the boat's fluids before departure so you don't run the risk of overheating the engine. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. In the hot weather, you lose fluids quickly. Alcohol will deplete the fluids from your body even faster so keep alcohol to a minimum and keep the water bottle handy instead. The weather in Okoboji can change faster than the Barefoot Bar's clothing inventory, so be sure to pay close attention to the weather forecast. A good practice is to check the forecast around noon. Don't play games with the weather - especially in the summer. Your safety depends on it! Even though it's hot (and your lifejacket has gotten a bit smaller over the winter) you need to keep your PDF handy and children still need to wear theirs. Almost all drownings occur when a person goes overboard and is not wearing a PDF. A little sweating is well worth it when you consider a life could be compromised. Okoboji is definitely the best place to go boating. As long as you keep your safety rules in mind, fun is just around the corner. Summer boating is also a great time to get your family together so get out there and make some memories!
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Okoboji Boating 
