August 2021 - National Boating Safety School

How to Tow a Boat

August 26, 2021

How to Tow a Boat Is your boat your way of getting away from it all? With a boat trailer, you have even more freedom, because you can boat on any body of water that’s accessible by road. Before setting off on your adventure, take the time to learn how to use a boat trailer Read more ›

Guide to Registering a Boat in Canada

August 24, 2021

Are you a pleasure craft owner wondering whether you need to register your vessel? You’ve come to the right place! In this article, find out what boat registration is, when it is required, and how to register your boat. In most cases, boat registration is optional. However, there are other documents that are mandatory for Read more ›

Types of Boating Distress Signals

August 2, 2021

If you are a pleasure boater operating a small craft, motorised vessel, sailboat or PWC, you need to be familiar with marine distress signals. With boater safety in mind, we decided to create a complete guide to visual, audio and radio distress signals for all types of boaters. Here are the most efficient ways to Read more ›

When to Use Navigation Lights

In boating, navigation lights are part of the safety equipment required on board a boat. The lights required vary depending on the size and type of boat. Whether you are a pleasure boater or a professional, you need to know how to display the correct navigation lights at the right time. Main types of navigation Read more ›