im scared

[outfished]

Full tank of gas and drive as straight as possible. Turning sharp corners could possibly dig you in. Have fun and watch out for sleeping bags on the beach and the incoming tide.

[Squibby17]

One of the things to keep in mind is you actually steer much less than you would normally. THe ruts in the sand kinda of guide you almost like auto pilot.

[Jenn]

Surprised nobody mentioned this one....maybe its too obvious???? I dunno.....


anyway watch your tides and plan accordingly..always keep your vehicle above the high water mark...... I think we have all seen someone stuck at one point or another becuse they "THOUGHT" they knew what they were doing!!!!!


Good luck, use your head and dont be nervous, you will do just fine. Remember if it doesnt feel right it probably isnt.

[capesams]

one other note: don't drive off the end of a point like Frank d did one night

[ThrowingTimber]

Have: tide charts, first aid kit, extra fuses!!, flashlight, flat repair kit.

Not a must have but it kinda makes it a bit easier for ya: pep boys sells a valve stem puller its like 99 cents. On the oppisite of the the valve stem puller its got two holes, you can just screw that on to air down, so you dont have to be hunched over the whole time. There are also commercial deflators out there oasis n such but you cant beat the .99 cent ones imho. Just keep an eye on the tire and when you see the bottom begin to bulge out a bit take your pressure. Mine take 17 seconds a piece to get down to 12-15 psi that way.

And HAVE FUN!!!

[chris L]

I drive by braille just like stevie wonder most times except when listening to head banging tunes or the dead then its like ray charles

[Mike P]

Some other things that are handy to have---fire extinguisher (we had an SUV burn here on LI this year), a roll of duct tape and a can of WD-40. The last two have multiple uses. Including covering over your back-up lights if you like to back up to a fishing spot at night

[Christian]

thanks people!

my car is like...base.. right now. ive got everything i think ill ever need.

yup mac, parker river refuge. ive explored basically the entire shoreline up there from river to river,walking.do you remember that huge olive pencil you gave me? it works there.

[pmueller]

Go slow no sharp turns. You'll be fine, before long you'll feel like a pro.
A sharp knife is good ( had some fishing line blow into my axle once, had to cut it out) the shovel, board, and cell phone ( in the old days a CB radio) .
Good luck

[MakoMike]

Also, watch out for pits in the sand that kids dig during the day.