certifications and tests<\/a> that won\u2019t bore you to tears, and we love making sure that you\u2019re prepared for anything the water might bring you. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, it\u2019s important to implement some new health and safety protocols when it comes to coronavirus. Keep social distancing at the top of mind this summer on the boat, whether you\u2019re at the marina or at the sandbar. Disinfect your boat regularly, wear masks where social distancing is difficult and don\u2019t go out on the water if you feel even a little bit sick. Normal life is still within reach this summer, but only if you reach for it carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWatersports & COVID-19<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWatersports are always a delightfully fun part of boat days during the summer, from tubing and skiing to boarding and surfing. If watersports are a huge part of your boat days, you may still be able to enjoy them this year! However, do so with caution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, it is vital to make sure that only close family and friends are on your boat and watercrafts. These need to be people that you\u2019re in regular close contact with. Otherwise, you risk spreading the coronavirus regardless of whether or not you already have symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are new things to consider about your enjoyment of some of your favorite watersports:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tubing<\/em>: We love the adrenaline of tubing, regardless of the bruises it sometimes leaves behind! (Can you relate?) The splash of the water, the butterflies that you get when you hit a wave\u2026 it\u2019s the best! But, here are some tips:Keep tubing to a single rider only this year, instead of allowing multi-rider tubes<\/li> Sanitize the tubes between use<\/li><\/ul><\/li> Waterskiing<\/em>: It\u2019s simply not summer without the water spray left behind by a water ski in our book, and we\u2019re sure you agree. As you set out on the water skis this year, keep this in mind:Keep just one person to each water ski<\/li> Sanitize the water ski before someone new hops on<\/li><\/ul><\/li> Wakeboarding\/knee boarding<\/em>: Just like waterskiing, we love the feeling of water on our faces left behind from a good wake. As you wakeboard this year:Minimize close contact by just pulling one water ski at a time, and ensuring there is a spotter<\/li> Sanitize boards between use<\/li><\/ul><\/li> Water trampoline<\/em>: Bouncing on the water trampoline is a fun part of summers on the lake, but this year might not be the best year to slide around with others. If you\u2019re going to use the water trampoline:Only allow people from the same household to jump at one time<\/li> Sanitize the trampoline between uses<\/li><\/ul><\/li> Wake surfing<\/em>: Catching the wake under your feet is such a powerful feeling, and it\u2019s an incredibly fun way to spend your days on the water. This summer, during COVID, you should:Remember to have a spotter, but keep surfing to one person at a time<\/li> Sanitize the surfboard before someone new uses it<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nConsider limiting watersport activities to just one person at a time — double tubing can wait until next summer — and be sure that personal watercrafts are disinfected between use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
You also don\u2019t want to spend so much time focusing on COVID-19 protocols that you forget normal safety protocols as well. Stay safe with common sense on the water, and don\u2019t forget about spotting, life jackets and responsible speeds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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