1) The first item of course, is a life jacket. There must be a life jacket for everyone in the boat. They must be easily accessible, meaning not locked up in the bench under the seat. If in a river, life jackets must be worn unless on a designated flat water section like downstream from Red Creek Rapids on the Green River. Children 12 and under must always wear a life Jacket while in a drift boat.
2) A whistle or horn is mandatory if the boat is 16 feet or longer and recommended if under 16 feet. I keep a whistle with a compass on my floating keychain that carries all my boating keys.
3) Fire Extinguishers are not needed on Drift Boats
4) A bailing device. This can be a simple bucket that can also serve as a garbage can.
5) A spare paddle, oar or motor. I carry two spare oars so I can row with them.
Other items I like to bring are
1) Extra rope. This can be useful for a variety of reasons: Tying up the boat at shore or dock, throwing to someone who is drowning or for towing.
2) Sealable Bucket. Utah is a no-dumping state so it is against the law put human waste in water ways or the land nearby. The South Fork of the Snake River requires all floaters to carry a sealable bucket.
3) First Aid Kit
4) Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, rain jacket, change of clothes.
Yay- I'll go boating with you!! Thanks for posting...... Only 6 more weeks til nick can come join you :)
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