By John Gullick, Manager of Government and Special Programmes There are Changes in Applying for a Pleasure Craft License This just came through my e-mail on Friday July 17, 2015. Since I am always getting questions about Pleasure Craft Licensing I thought that I should get this new information out to you as soon as … Continue reading
Originally posted on Ottawa Citizen:
I recently asked a friend why he didn’t wear a lifejacket while he was boating at the cottage. “Because I can swim,” he said. Sadly, that’s exactly what countless drowning victims would have said if you’d asked them the same question when they set off from the dock. Earlier this…
Frequently Ask Questions 1. Do I get charged for not cancelling a marina reservation? Most Marinas understand that poor weather or mechanical breakdowns can interfere with plans. Marinas do expect to be notified immediately if your plans change and most do not charge for not showing. Some marinas maintain a record of NO SHOWs though, … Continue reading
Originally posted on Montreal Gazette:
This weekend, area boaters can safely dispose of flares, which were manufactured in 2011 or before and are now set to expire. The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons — Espadrilles canadiennes de plaisance (CPS-ECP) St. Lawrence District with the support of Transport Canada and CIL/Orion Explosives will host a one-day flare disposal…
Originally posted on Global News:
WATCH: That 18 minute Coast Guard radio blackout over the May long weekend was just one of three outages in the same service area in recent days. John Daly reports. For the second time in three days, the communication system for the Coast Guard in Canada’s busiest waterway had an extended…
Originally posted on Global News:
EDMONTON — With summer weather now here many Albertans will be itching to head out on the water, and the province is asking people to check their boats for an invasive species of mussels that has the power to drastically change Alberta’s lakes. There was a close call this past…
Every year thousands of boaters go out on the water without the proper safety equipment that is required by law. This equipment can be of great benefit and comfort and can mean the difference between a great day out on the water and a potential disaster. Required items vary depending on boat length but here … Continue reading
Ten Ways To “Rise Above Plastic” Choose to reuse when it comes to shopping bags and bottled water. Cloth bags and metal or glass reusable bottles are available locally at great prices. Refuse single-serving packaging, excess packaging, straws and other “disposable” plastics. Carry reusable utensils in your purse, backpack or car to use at bbq’s, … Continue reading
The Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs) are like the Golden Globe awards of safe boating. On January 11th the Canadian Safe BoatingCouncil hosted the annual CASBA gala to recognize the efforts of the general public, volunteers, professionals, companies, agencies and organizations that have distinguished themselves in the fields of boating safetyand environmental stewardship duringthe 2014 … Continue reading
Petr Jano from Ashbridges Bay Power and Sail Squadron and Ivan Simokovich from Don Valley Power and Sail Squadron have trained to be HOST (Hands On Skills Training) instructors for the Discover Boating Canada program being held on The Lake at the Toronto International Boat Show, January 10-18, 2015. The goal of the 60-minute sessions is to show … Continue reading
