VHF Radio Tips
How to Call for Help in a Boating Emergency
Minutes matter. Make sure you know what do before you face a boating emergency. It could make the difference between life and death.
VHF Radio vs Cell Phone
Quite often we get asked about the value of VHF marine band radios as means of communication vs a cell phone. The answer to that is quite simple.
Stay Extra Alert with Automatic Identification System (AIS) Tech
Knowing other boats’ vital navigation information provides safer experiences on busy waterways.
Top 4 Mistakes Boaters Make When Using VHF Radios
Get the most out of your VHF radio and ensure you’re heard every time.
Your VHF/DSC Radio - A Powerhouse
Your radio ranks perhaps only second to your and your passengers’ life jackets. Here’s how to use it safely, expediently and knowledgeably.
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Techniques
Who Has Right of Way When Boating?
Tips for Towing and Trailering a Boat
Easing Anchoring Anxiety
Navigation Lights Are A Requirement, Not An Option
Nighttime Boating Tips
Proper Anchoring Practices Can’t Be Stressed Enough
The anchor, and the line or chain attached to it (the “rode”), are very important pieces of equipment. An anchor can make the difference between safety and disaster.
Weather and Environment
Keeping a Weather Eye Out
Boaters must assess the weather and make a decision before heading out on the water and know how to interpret weather changes while on the water.
Waterspouts
What are they, when can they occur and what should you do if you encounter one while boating.
Near Shore Speed Limits
It is your legal responsibility to operate your boat at a safe speed and be aware of your wake.
Spring Boating Tips
Spring Boating Tips
The days are getting longer ~ if not much warmer. It’s time to get out on the water – or at the very least, prepare to get out on the water.
5 Early Spring Fishing Tips
Most anglers yearn for spring when the ice has receded from the lake and they can get back on the water to visit favourite fishing holes. Here are a few tips to make sure that you don’t get caught by an unexpected breakdown or emergency on the water.
Spring Checklist for Boaters
Before launching a boat for the first time each season, please complete the following checklist to reduce your chances of an unpleasant boating experience.
Video Tip: Trailering
It’s time to get your boat out of the water and ready for winter. Here’s a quick tips video on how to retrieve your boat from the water and secure it for trailering.
First Aid On The Water: Expect The Unexpected
Boating Gear
Life Jackets, Vests and PFDs: How to Choose
Finding the right personal flotation device (PFD) can seem like a daunting task and extends beyond finding one that fits and floats. After all, not all vests work for all people, and no one vest works well for all activities.
Encourage Your Teenager to wear their PFD
Inflatable Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Requirements
Check Your Safety Equipment
Before heading out ensure all safety equipment is on board and in good working order. Have your flares expired? Do you have working batteries in the flashlight?
Etiquette
Boat Ramp Etiquette
When waiting for the use of a ramp and the lineup can be over an hour long it is very important to be efficient.
Boating Etiquette
Everyday good manners are only common courtesy, customs are derived from traditions.
How to Safely and Efficiently Navigate Locks
For boaters planning to navigate the Parks Canada’s locks this season to we thoughwould be useful.
Ownership
How to Get a Pleasure Craft License for Your Boat
There are two ways to apply for a Pleasure Craft License. You can apply by regular mail or you can now apply online.
Off-season Insurance Tips and Considerations
Boat insurance is crucial for protecting your investment and ensuring peace of mind. It offers financial protection against various risks, whether your boat is docked at a marina, stored for the winter, or on the move.
Tips for Buying a Boat Online
Have you ever wondered how to find great deals or rare items? Here is a different take on searching the classifieds.
Troubleshooting Boat Trailer Lights & Wiring
Trailer lights can be an almost constant problem for boaters because of water damage. Here are the most common causes and some trouble shooting tips to review before towing.
Fall Boating Tips
Fall Boating – It Just Takes A Little More Preparation
To enjoy the fall season on the water safely, savvy boaters always keep the following 8 practices top of mind before launching.
How To Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning On Boats
Every year, people on or around boats are overcome by the effects of CO because it gets into your lungs and prevents your body from obtaining oxygen. Boaters need to take steps to prevent CO problems.
Checklist for Winter Boat Storage
Following these fall storage steps now will increase your changes of a smooth a spring commissioning. Engines, fuel, batteries, bilges, cleaning and more.
Do's and Don'ts for Fall Boating
The season also brings unique challenges and considerations. Here’s a comprehensive list of do’s and don’ts to ensure a safe and enjoyable fall boating experience in Canada.
5 Cold Water Survival Tips
By doing a little preparation and learning the truth about hypothermia, you can increase your chances of surviving an unexpected immersion into very cold water.
6 Fall Boating Tips
During the fall months, when the summer heat begins to wane, fall colours scatter the shoreline, and pristine anchorages, once cluttered, now offer quiet solitude, it’s important that you are prepared for each and every trip.