In Canada, clothing and bedding deemed necessary for spring and fall outings are adjusted for summer fun though extra blankets and sweats are always onboard. Hours on the water can be a cooling experience. A mass exodus from the States to Canada forces one to deal with limited car space. Cruise control eases the 350 mile jaunt. Safe driver vision, boat and customs papers for your pet, reading materials, soft luggage, coolers, picnic lunches, a minimum of passenger-canine comforts and accessibility to both American and Canadian funds make the packing an art and the check list essential.
String bags are an asset for containing farm fresh fruits and vegetables.
When hanging from the boat's stern ladder they allow for circulating air keeping food edible for weeks. That garden richness is as important to our well-being as the boat keys and lines. Emphasis is placed on having extra boat lines, especially for rental boats. Owners tend to supply rentals with inadequate quality or quantity of necessary rope. Anything from tow or dock lines to those used for lashing down boat equipment can be summoned at any given time for standard safety or emergencies.