Lifeline

By Mark King One Labor Day weekend, a Georgian Bay cottager was enjoying an early...

By Mark King In the language of boating, “bilge” is a dirty word. Short of...

By Mark King When Canada first adopted a license requirement for boaters back in 1999,...

On charted rivers, the available information can help you make safety and equipment decisions. The...

The message does not seem to be getting through – life jackets save lives. By Mark...

Common situations and how to handle them Anchoring is not only pleasant for daytime rests...

An inexpensive emergency assistance solution Over the past few years Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) have...

Paying attention to your location Have you ever been driving in your car and realized...

Checking your trailer and launch ramp safety Trailer boating is perhaps the best way to...

Safety tips for safe use of marine shore power cords In the last issue of...

Three priorities you need to know. Most of our boating activity occurs under ideal or...

Safe handling tips for shore power connections. By Mark King Strolling the docks of many...

A shoal is not the best place to be on. It was a perfect Thanksgiving...

Preparing your children for boating A few years ago I presented a column with information...

Lifejacket selection is best made with full knowledge. Is it time for Transport Canada to...

The correct anchor choice brings easy sleep. We’ve all seen it happen. A boat arrives...

Preparedness includes a safety tune-up As the winter winds down and the cover comes off...

Tips to Avoid Injury and Damage Unless you are trying to increase the speed of...

Want to start an argument on the dock? Ask a pleasure craft operator what they...

Learn these simple knots to keep you safe. Knowledge of ropes, lines, and knots is...