All these ramps will be crazy busy this weekend. If you are not practiced in backing up and launching your boat, spend some time in a parking lot. Make sure you are ready when its your turn and get out of the way ASAP after tying up (and not tying up where it affects others launching). The first launch on a busy ramp for an inexperienced person can be VERY intimidating. You MAY want to consider a more "out of the way" ramp" if you are easily stressed. Don't forget to put your plug in! In essence picture how what you are doing looks to the other people waiting in line to launch and you will probably do the right thing.
I would also STRONGLY recommend a Bizer map (for sale all over the lake). Even with the map, its easy to get lost or off track. Get familar with places near Governors and REALLY comformtable then begin slowly expanding your comfort zone. make sure you know what the ATON markers mean as you will be seeing them. You are very near to Marine patrol HQ so behave..remember to have all kids under 16 in life jackets. Since its weekend of the 4th expect to be boarded and checked on safety equipment.
The Lake is absolutely beautiful and loads of fun but don't left her fool you. She turns ugly in the blink of an eye and there are lots of boaters out there still learning their way.
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