 | Keep an eye on the weather, especially on larger lakes such as Mille Lacs,
Leech, Lake of the Woods, or Superior. Obtain up-to-date weather information
from a marine band radio, AM radio, or by simply watching the sky. (Most bad
weather in Minnesota comes from the west or southwest.) |
| Before you leave on a boating or fishing trip, let someone know where you
are going and when you will return. If you run into trouble, this
information will help authorities in their rescue efforts. |
| Collisions with a second boat or another object don't just happen. They
are usually the result of inattention, fatigue, and a lack of knowledge
about local water conditions. |
| If you are caught in rough weather
 | put on your Personal Flotation Device (PFD) |
| keep low in the boat, and |
| head for the closest shore. |
|
| In heavy waves, your boat handles best when you head into the waves at an
angle. |
