Bring insurance cards. Definitely, we do everything by boat, even grocery shopping. We have docks in lieu of parking lots. The area that you will be boating in is fairly protected and you will never be out of sight of land. Your boat rental representative will give you maps and just ask lots of questions.
Some folks pick up a boat in Marsh Harbour and bring themselves across.
If it is raining, there is always the ferry. Absolutely if you are in a home other than village or Northend. Even though it is basically a short walk - at nights we do not have adequate lighting and the roads can have holes, etc. Fishing Gear - Some rentals of light tackle and gear. Serious fisherman should bring it and even bait as we are sometimes limited.