December 2021 - National Boating Safety School
Port and Starboard: What They Mean and How to Remember
December 26, 2021
If you’re interested in boating, you’ve probably heard the terms port and starboard before. But you might not be sure what they mean. In this article, the boating safety experts at the National Boating Safety School break down the meaning and origins of the terms, explain why they are so important, and provide a few Read more ›
Recognizing Marine Buoys and Markers in Canada
December 12, 2021
Buoys and markers are floating devices that are used to guide boats on the water and provide important navigational information. Also called floating aids to navigation, they come in many colours and patterns, each of which have their own meaning. Since buoys help ensure the safety of vessels at sea, in shipping lanes and near Read more ›