Make Sure You Know These Unwritten Rules When Boating in WA, UT, and ID

I didn’t grow up in a family that went boating every weekend. My grandpa had a boat, but I think I went on it maybe half a dozen times.

A few years ago, I bought a boat, thinking it would be a fun and relaxing hobby. It wasn't.

What is the Most Stressful Thing About Boating in the Pacific Northwest?

The first year was a nightmare because I didn’t know anything about taking care of a boat, and backing a boat trailer into the water when other people are watching and waiting is THE most stressful thing you can do on a relaxing weekend at the lake.

I’m fine at the dock now, but when I need that stress again in my life, I have my wife back up the boat trailer. It’s a lot more entertaining when you aren’t the one behind the wheel. There are even YouTube channels dedicated to boat launch fails.

There are many written laws for boating and maybe even more unwritten, common-courtesy ones. This list will help you make fewer enemies at the lake the next time you head out.

Don’t Be That Boater: Etiquette in WA, UT, and ID

It’s key to remember that everyone at the lake is there to have a good time. So be a good person, and if you see someone struggling, offer to help or be patient and let them figure it out.