The only time I've been in a boat with my daughter was on my dad's small boat on Lake Ontario. I remember both of us hanging on for dear life. I'm not crazy about water. (Sorry Dad).

But I see kids having all kinds of fun on boats and I don't want to pass on my fear to my daughter. So maybe we'll check out Bond Park or any one of the other number of lakes this summer.

Bond Park's Boathouse at 801 High House Rd. in Cary has officially reopened for the season. It's open on the weekends in April and May. From June to August, it's open Friday, Saturday, Sundays and holidays.

It costs between $4 and $10 to rent a boat. For more information, go here  or call (919) 469-4100.