Safety

By: Del Williams Surviving a storm at sea is just the start – taking emergency...

By: Del Williams Surviving a storm at sea is just the start – taking emergency...

What Are The Safety Mistakes Made by Experienced Boaters? Failing to wear a lifejacket or...

When the magnetic compass was first invented, it was believed that the needle always pointed...

Cold water survival and wearing a life jacket: A matter of life or death From...

Drowning-related fatalities account for a substantial portion of water-related deaths in Canada each year. It...

By Captain Bill Jennings When it comes to boating, there is a lot to remember....

Some boaters have the chance to sail all year round. In many places in Canada,...

Today marks day five of National Safe Boating Week 2022. Last year, Garmin was awarded...

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

Take precautions to ensure safety. Every winter boaters across the country browse the boat shows...

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...

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...

You can be charged with impaired boating in any vessel. Back a few issues ago,...

What to look for and why it’s important. By Marie-Michèle Duchesneau Social media and newspapers...