A Case For Life Jackets

In 2010 TK Watersports performed a number of rescues, I am proud to say with no fatalities because we insist on people warring life vests. When the boat is moving and anyone jumps in the water they are required to ware a vest. Anyone 14 and younger is required to have a life vest on at all times.

Most of the parents that we work with on family reunion water sports charters, lessons, instruction are relieved when we share with them our policies on warring life vests. It makes it so they don't have to constantly fight there kids; it’s the captain’s rule.

No matter how you look at it, almost any boating accident imaginable has a predictable outcome – if you are in the water fighting for your life. Unless you are wearing a life jacket, your survival chances are marginal. Why take the chance make sure you outing is a save one.

The best case scenario would be falling overboard without sustaining an injury, and being quickly recovered by a person remaining in the boat, or by a nearby boater. In almost every other scenario I can think, surviving a boating accident that resulted in being ejected from the boat without a life jacket would depend upon a quick rescue.

I hate to be a predictor of doom and gloom, but in my experience as a professional water sports outfitter quick rescues don’t always happen. They happen but not often enough – as proven by the latest boating safety statistics:

• In 2006 there were 4,967 boating accidents
• 3,474 of the boaters required medical attention beyond first aid

• 710 recreational boaters died

• 476 of the 710 boaters drowned

• 29 children under the age of 12 died

If those statistics don’t convince you to wear a life jacket, then consider these reasons to wear a life jacket while boating:

Capsizing and falls overboard are the most reported types of fatal accidents, comprising 59 percent of all boating fatalities.Nine of ten drowning victims may have survived a capsizing or fall overboard if they had been wearing a life jacket. By wearing a life jacket while boating, you increase the chances of surviving by leaps and bounds. Think of it another way: without a lifejacket, how long can you tread water while waiting for rescue? What if you were injured?

You cannot prevent an accident by your boating skill or experience alone. Boaters with more than 100 hours boating experience, who are 36 years or older and don’t have formal boating safety education are responsible for most of the boating accidents and fatalities. Even if you have confidence in your boating skills, consider the many boaters who are less experienced and educated who share the waterways with you.

Comfort is no longer an issue. The major reason boaters forgo wearing life jackets is they value comfort over safety. Thankfully, boating supply manufacturers have responded by producing lightweight life jackets that can be worn without discomfort for an entire day of boating.

As I said, no matter how you slice it – there really is no reason not to wear a life jacket, and require all your passengers to wear one as well.

Bear Lake Boat Rentals, Wakeboard Boats, Ski Boats, Charters

Offer at Bear Lake Boat Rentals, specialize in Wakeboard Boat Rentals, Wakeboard Lessons, Water Ski Lessons, Wake Surf lessons, service to Bear lake Utah/Idaho, Garden City. To make your reservation today call 801-367-0668 or Click Here



Boating is a popular activity at Bear Lake. The lake is 20 miles long and 8 miles wide, providing space for many different types of watercraft. There is plenty of sandy beach to play on and the lake is big enough not to be to crowded. Bear Lake is often called the Caribbean of the Rockies for its intense turquoise-blue water. As visitors catch their first glimpse of the lake, they marvel at its color and wonder what makes the lake so blue. The unique color is due to the reflection of the limestone deposits suspended in the lake. Garden City is famous for the Raspberry Days celebration and there fantastic Raspberry Shakes. To make your reservation today call 801-367-0668 or Click Here

TK Watersports Bear Lake Boat Rentals is committed to help you Look for something new and exciting to liven up those summer months? Teamed up with TK Watersports we can bring your summer to life. Come try your hand at wakeboarding, wake surfing, water skiing, wake skating, knee boarding, tubing, power boat rentals, wakeboarding boat rentals, water ski boat rentals and more. Experience the rush of being pulled behind the latest in wakeboarding boats with top of the line water sports equipment. Whether you are a beginner or just trying to take it to the next level, we can take care of you. Lake Powell, Utah Lake, Deer Creek, Yuba Lake, Bear Lake, Jordanelle, Lake Mead, Sand Hollow, Mohave, Lake Havasu, Strawberry reservoir, Willard Bay, East Canyon are some of the lakes of choice. Our service caters to individuals, large groups, family reunions, business groups, retreats and team building outings.

VIP Boat Rental Packages: For those who may be unsure about operating their own vessel or just want to enjoy a day of Watersports without the hassles of operating the boat, this may be the package for you. Available for half day rentals or full day. All the toys included along with instructor, driver. VIP boat rentals are for those who want to spend more time with family and friends instead of the hassles of taking care of the boat or if you are a little unsure of operating a vessel your self than the VIP package is for you. The VIP package includes your own personal instruction in our Centurion Avalanche or Centurion Enzo 23 with surf package with all the Toys included. Available on half day or full day rentals. Take the worry out of you day let us do to the work and the worry of the boat.

VIP Package includes: professional driver/instructor wakeboards, water-skis, kneeboards, life vests, pull tubes, water tramp for the kids if needed, certified in wilderness first responder first aid. For full day Rentals we will start as early as you want in the morning and go all day. The day is yours we are there to service you and your group. Great for family reunions, groups of friend and business outings.

Learn in style with our charter service. Come to us for your lessons/instruction in wakeboarding, waterskiing, wake surfing and wake skating. We can teach you to get up for the first time or improve on the skills you already have. Lessons and instruction are for all ages. Our instructors are fun, outgoing, and committed to making sure you have a great experience. You are never too young or too old to learn. Instruction and Lessons are included in the VIP Rentals

Lake Powell Fishing Guides, Lake Powell fishing Boat Rentals, Bass Fishing

Lake Powell Fishing Guides, Lake Powell fishing Boat Rentals, Bass Fishing

Rent one of deluxe fishing boats do it all yourself or try out our fishing guide service with service to lakes in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and Wyoming.

TK Watersports offers full Service Water Sports Charters, fishing boat guides, touring charters, family charters and Corporate business retreat charters. We do all the work you play and have fun. Take the worry out of boating with our professional charter services & VIP Boat Rentals.

Lake Powell - Fishing Guides: offering a unique experience fishing the 2000 miles of shoreline, also the canyons offer some of the best fishing in Utah and Arizona. Come fish for striped bass, largemouth bass, small mouth bass, walleye, and crappie. Season Runs typically from April through November. This service launches from the Stateline Marina which is located 1/4 mile pas Wahweap Marina at Lake Powell Resort.

Northern Utah: Fishing Guide Trips: Utah Lake, Deer Creek, Jordanelle, Rock Port, Strawberry Reservoir, Bear Lake, Soldier Creek

Your guided charter services will include

• Professional fishing boats with equiped with fishing finders
• Our boats are equipped with live wells to keep the catch freshGuide /Instructor
•  Bring up to four people Bass Boats $50 each addtional 
• Our guides will clean and filet your fish to take home with you 
• You leave all the work to us take the hassles out of boat ownership 
• Fly fishing instruction available from our guides 
• Drivers are certified Emergency Wilderness First Responder and certified at CPR first aid 

Charter your rental boat and let one of our professional drivers handle all the work. Avoid the stress and liability of caring for this expensive boat and spend more time enjoying yourself. Our drivers are all very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Certified in Wilderness First Responder and CPR first aid

Have a great day on the lake with friends, family and or business and leave when its all over and leave the boat and equipment clean up to us. Let our Guides/Instructors help you get to the next level. Choose your actives

Babies, Kids and Family Boating Trips

Kids and boating
When we purchased our first boat we my wife was pregnant with our second to the last child. She was excited for the boat but only had a few weeks of fun wakeboarding and water skiing before the doctor told her she would have to through in the towel for the season. She was able to enjoy the 2nd season but it was some what challenging with a little one. The following year she was pregnant with our last child now we had two little ones, the challenge was to find ways on the boat that would make things easier on my wife and I and the kids. Here are just a few tips

1.) Don’t forget the diaper bag, bring extra cloths, and lots of wipes

2.) Sun Screen, Sun Screen, Sun Screen, Sun Screen, Sun Screen, it is never a good time if one of the kids gets to much sun. We spend a lot of time on the water and I am glad to say kids don’t have darkened skin from exposure to the sun. Keep that sunscreen on.

3.) Even though we are an outfitter by trade we insistent about all the kids under 14 putting on there life jackets before they even reach the dock. If all the kids do it the younger ones struggle less. Most fatalities are because of no life jackets. Take the worry away and stay safe.

4.) Most small kids and babies after a little struggle with the feeling of being confined in a life vest will settle down because of the activity and the hum of motor and the rocking of the water in many cases puts them to sleep.

5.) It is always a good idea to have a covering or shade. Most boats now days have bimmi tops to provide a little protection from the sun’s rays.

6.) Try to make it fun even for those that aren’t water skiing, wakeboarding or doing some of the water sports. After every few riders we stop the boat and let everyone in the boat jump in and swim around, in life vests of course. Remember stay safe, even adults can get into trouble in deep water. Our rule is that anyone on our boat the gets into that water has to be wearing a life vest. The kids sometime will have more fun with this than any activity.

7.) Take turns with the little ones so everyone has a good time.

8.) Don’t push kids or adults for that matter to do anything that they are not comfortable with. It’s not fun if they are scared, most people have to work up to it in there own way. It’s not uncommon for parents to push there kids to wakeboarding, water ski or other water sports before they are ready and sometimes can create more fear of the waters.

9.) Can’t stress enough sun screen and life vests

Parents, little kids can be apprehensive or dare devils some will even try to hang over the edge. Many of our rescues in our outfitting happen while little ones are sitting next to there parent.

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