Here a check list for you, before you go to the water, be careful and get all your supplies togueter this summer weekend
Have onboard one PFD per passenger, minimum of two
o Have onboard a throwable device (for vessels larger than 16 ft.)
o Discuss proper use/location of PFDs
o Have onboard a horn that can emit a four-second blast audible for 1/2 mile
o Bring a spare can of air or an alternate device o Attach a whistle to each PFD
o Test navigation lights
o Check instrument lights
o Be sure to use day-shapes (mast-head signals)
if your boating activites require day-shapes o Bring a flashlight and spare batteries