3 Winter Boating Safety Tips for You

If you want to explore the sights and sounds of winter around your favorite bodies of water rather than store away your boat, you have arrived at the right place. Our guide highlights a few safety tips you’ll want to follow when operating your vessel during the cold season. Read on to learn more, and for more advice, visit Cub Royale. We are in Waterford, MI, and we happily welcome our friends from Rochester.

1. Wear Extra Layers of Clothing

The temperature on the water is several degrees lower than on land. That’s why you’ll want to bring along extra clothes when boating in winter. Wearing several layers of clothing will help you stay warm on the water and let you add or remove layers as needed.

2. Invest in Cold-Weather Accessories

You’ll also want to take all possible measures to keep your hands and feet safe from the biting cold and frostbite.

Make sure you get a warm wool cap, preferably one that covers your ears. You’ll also want to bring a scarf to wrap around your neck, insulated gloves, and thick wool socks in waterproof boots.

3. Get a Portable Heater

For extra protection, you can follow what many boaters do. You can get a small electric heater designed for marine usage to stay warm and comfortable on the water. However, you’ll need to be extra vigilant when using one. You’ll also want to make sure you have sufficient space and power available on your boat to run the machine when buying one.
We hope you find these tips handy when boating in the cold season. If you have more questions or are still in the market for a new vessel, visit Club Royale. Our experts can address your concerns and give you a complete tour of our impressive collection of boats for sale. We are in Waterford, MI, and we proudly serve those from Rochester—so stop in today.