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Forget one thing and it’s a drive home or a wasted afternoon. This is the complete grab-and-go checklist for a day of towing — organized so nothing gets left in the garage.
The tow kit
Your 2-rider tube (or board of choice: beginner wakeboard, wakesurf board, combo water skis, or kneeboard), the correctly rated tube tow rope or sport-specific line, a booster ball, and a fast high-volume inflator to air everything up firm.
Safety essentials
An approved watersports life jacket for every adult and a weight-sized kids life jacket for every child, an orange observer flag, a wide-angle tow mirror if your boat lacks a clear view, plus a first-aid kit. Confirm your state’s spotter and flag rules before you launch.
Comfort and the extras
A packed boat cooler, a dry bag for phones and keys, sunscreen and a kids rash guard for the kids, a boarding ladder for easy reboarding, and a floating water mat for the anchored cove hangout. That’s a complete, no-stress lake day.