Boating Safety

Family-Owned. Locally Rooted. Built on St. Joseph Bay.

Your safety on St. Joseph Bay is our top priority! Please take a few minutes to watch the videos below before your rental. They cover how to navigate the bay, how to operate your pontoon or jet ski, and a few handy tips for your day on the water.

Our team will also give you a safety orientation at check-in. If you have any questions, call or text us at 850-441-9343.

Boating Navigational Safety

A great overview of safe boating on Florida’s Gulf Coast waters, including channel markers, right-of-way, and staying aware of other boaters, swimmers, and divers-down flags.

Bayou Boat Rentals Interactive Map

Use our interactive map to get familiar with St. Joseph Bay before you head out, including our location and the bay’s key areas.

Pontoon Boat Operation

A walkthrough of how to start, drive, dock, and anchor your pontoon or tritoon rental.

Jet Ski Orientation & Safety

What you need to know before you ride: controls, safe operation, and the rules of the water for jet ski renters.

Removing Seagrass from Your Jet Ski

St. Joseph Bay has beautiful seagrass beds. If some gets caught in your jet ski intake, here is how to clear it safely.

How to Roll & Unroll a Floating Mat

Renting one of our floating lily pads? Here is the easy way to unroll it and roll it back up at the end of the day.