If you’re looking for an enjoyable outdoor activity that involves a body of water but you don’t want to venture out to the ocean, you can always try to boat in inland water bodies like lakes. You can do various exciting excursions that can make your day a whole lot better and earn fun memories to look back to. Plus, you can learn a skill or two while you’re at it.

Let’s discuss more about the perks of lake boating and find out what exciting activities await you there:

Ideal Boats for Lake Cruising

Pontoon boats: Regarding pontoons, these boats are ideal for leisurely cruises on the lake. They offer ample seating space and are perfect for family outings or relaxing with friends.

Fishing boats: These boats are specifically designed for fishing enthusiasts. They have fishing rod holders, live wells, trolling mount systems, and other fishing-specific features.

Speedboats: These boats are designed to satisfy the need for speed and exhilaration. Ski boats or wake boats are some examples of speedboats. These boats have powerful boat engines that can speed up to many kilometres per hour. The hull design of these boats is made to smartly take turns and speed up without harming anyone on board or the person being towed behind.

Leisure crafts: These boats are great for an entirely relaxing day out on the lake. They are smaller than pontoon boats but can operate as fast as speedboats. A lot of leisure crafts can also be used in coastal waters as well. Quintrex Boats, for example, is one of the most popular brands in Australia that manufactures leisure boats aimed for families and close buddies to boat on.  

Sailboats: These are great for those who prefer to boat in bodies of water without the use of boat engines. Sailboats harness the power of wind for it to move across the waters and being able to operate a sailboat is a great skill to learn. It explains why a lot of people are into this hobby.

How to Make Lake Boating A More Fun and Memorable Experience  

There are various activities you can do when you’re on a boat on a lake. For example, if you like to try your chances of landing a catch, you can go fishing. It’s a popular pastime for a lot of boaters. From doing the ritual of preparing the fishing gear and the bait, casting your line into the waters and waiting for the fish to bite while immersing yourself in nature is a great feeling that cannot be duplicated anywhere else.

 Exploring the shoreline is another great lake activity. When you navigate along the edges of the lake, you’ll encounter hidden coves, mangrove formations, or even a beautiful waterfall that is waiting to be discovered by you!

Bird watching is also another activity that you can do when you’re lake boating. This experience offers you the opportunity to see many bird species in their natural habitat. Bring along a pair of binoculars and a bird identification guide (you can use your smartphone to search for a guide or you can buy in your local outdoors shop if you prefer a manual or if the internet’s spotty in your area) and you can find yourself full immersed in this captivating activity. You’ll gain more knowledge about our fauna species and learn to appreciate their existence.

While we’re on this topic, you can also take this opportunity to spot other wildlife aside from fish and birds as lakes are often a haven for various animals such as deer, foxes, pigs, water buffalos, frogs, dolphins, platypus, water rats (Rakali), crocodiles, water dragons, lizards, geckos, snakes, and koalas, to mention a few. These animals can be seen either in the water or hanging around various trees.

Boating also provides relaxation and wellness benefits to both our physical and mental health. The gentle rocking of the boat, combined with both the calm and serene waters and the gentle breeze blowing into your hair and skin, you can feel the weight of everyday stress melting away. Studies show that nature helps our body and mind rejuvenate, and spending time in nature can do that.

Whether you’re seeking adventure, solitude, or a chance to bond with the people who matter most to you, boating on a lake offers endless possibilities. So, the next time you embark on a lake for an adventure, think of all the rousing activities you can do to hype yourself up and zip away on the cool waters of a lake.