What are the essentials for a day of boating on the lake?

Havoc Squad says:

Here is the list of importance:

Two changes of clothing (in case somehow you get your primary clothes soaked.)

Swimwear (duh…)

Sunscreen (Very High SPF, recommend Bullfrog sunscreen)

Sunglasses and protective hat.

Durable aqua sandals or aqua shoes (Avoid flip flops because they do not protect your toes or feet should you trip and fall). My rule of thumb is, if you can’t run safely in your shoes for the water, don’t wear em.

Two thick large towels

Find out if drinks will be provided, if not remember to bring a cooler small enough to hold what you need and nothing else.

Beach travel bag or I recommend a duffel bag.

Any medications you need on a daily basis.

Store your wallet in your glove box or in another hidden area in your vehicle if you drive to the location. If you are carpooling to the location, buy a small waterproof floatable box to hold your keys and wallet in.

Make sure you prepare well and PACK LEAN. Do not burden the boat operator’s hospitality by bringing too much garbage you think is needed but really is not. There’s nothing worse on a boating or camping trip where someone comes and brings too much unecessary luggage.

For the women, I recommend that you avoid any use of makeup before, during, or AFTER the boating trip. Sunscreen, hot weather, and regular water exposure will make this almost pointless.

DeNee S says:

sunscreen, drinks, chips and snacks, towels, sandals or boat shoes, swimsuit, sunglasses, cover up clothes, lifejacket, tanning oil, camera,

tom says:

Light cover up long sleeve shirt, pants, hoodie sweat shirt, rain parka, white soled sneakers-shoes, (no black soles) sun screen, plenty of drinks-water. zip lock plastic bag for cell phone.

jtexas says:

Essentials only:

PFD
Sunglasses
Sunscreen
Hat/coverup
Drinking water