Ride&Dive
I hope you have a great visit to the lake. It is nice that you are giving some thought to your experience. I am sure it will make it much more enjoyable.
Make sure you know where the safety equipment is like vest and fire extinguishers.
If you have kids on the boat, know what the rules are for them. (Since you took the course, you probably know them pretty well)
You are going to find that some parts of the lake are a piece of cake and others take a lot of attention. Until you know which type you are in, don't assume that just because you are far from shore, there is nothing to worry about. The same up and down bottom that gives us 250 islands gives us some shallow areas and rocks in some unlikely places.
When I was new to the lake, I found myself a little disoriented a couple of times and was not sure if I was on the right side of a marker. I chose to stop and make damn sure I knew where I was. A couple of times, I was sure glad I did. When you are on the wrong side of a marker, there is not much of a hurry.
If you get a chance to watch the sun set out on the water on a beautiful night, you won't regret it.
Enjoy your time and the island.
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