Northwest Recreation

That’s right!  October 1st is here in a few days, and for most, that’s officially the end of the boating season.  Cold temperatures in the northwest, coupled with the rainy season make this the end for this year.  As noted before, boats should have their fall winterizing performed, and wakeboarding equipment should be properly attended to as well.

Remember to clean your boat out good so you don’t have dirt and grime left in there next spring.  Although not a necessity, it is definitely something you want to do for the general tidiness of your own boat.  For wakeboards, you will want to scrub them down with a good soap or mild bleach solution to keep anything from growing on them this winter.  The same goes for tow ropes and life jackets.  Clean them well to prevent mildew and mold from forming.  Tow ropes especially should be soaked for a few minutes in a bleach solution to clean them off and ready them for a new year.  This is also the time to inspect your equipment and rope to make any repairs and replacements necessary.

Although the end of boating season has arrived, don’t let that dampen your spirits.  Wakeboarders can try out snowboarding, and boaters will find plenty of other opportunities to keep themselves entertained.  Keep coming back!  Stick around and you might learn about a new sport you might like to try!  Happy end-of-September!