As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, many people will celebrate the weekend by relaxing and having fun on lakes. It is important to keep in mind while boating, water skiing, jet skiing, etc. that lakes have rules for boating activities that are every bit as clear and important as the rules of the road. It is vital that people keep an adequate number of life preservers on their boats, travel in the correct direction around the lake they are on, and observe all applicable safety precautions. Doing so can help avoid tragic accidents that can mar this great holiday weekend.