Boating Safety Blog
How to Clean a Boat Fuel Tank
October 26, 2021
If you own a motorboat, cleaning the fuel tank should be part of your regular maintenance routine. Cleaning the fuel tank is also recommended before putting your boat in storage for an extended period of time (e.g., over the winter). A fuel tank contaminated with dirt or debris can seriously damage your boat’s propulsion system. Read more ›
How to Anchor a Boat: Canadian Rules and Requirements
Anchoring a boat may seem like a fairly simple concept, but there are several factors that must be taken into account. Anchoring must be done safely so that the boat doesn’t drift or capsize. There are also regulations set forth by the Canadian government regarding acceptable anchorage locations and navigation lights. Read on for a Read more ›
How to Winterize Outboard and Inboard Boat Motors
October 12, 2021
The winterizing process involves several simple tasks that motorboat owners should carry out as the unforgiving weather of winter approaches. In this article, find out why it’s important to winterize a boat motor and how to go about it. There are two distinct types of boat motors, outboard and inboard, so we’ll cover the winterizing Read more ›
The Rules to Follow when Buying a Boat
It’s often said that buying your first boat is the best day of your life. Unfortunately, an impulsive purchase that is not made with care can quickly turn into a nightmare. In this article, find out which rules to follow when buying a boat to give yourself the best chance of making an informed, sensible Read more ›
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 understand the importance of displaying the correct navigation lights at the right time. In this article, Read more ›
An Overview of the Collision Regulations in Canada
June 30, 2021
Pleasure craft operators must boat safely at all times and share the waterways in a manner that does not create dangerous situations for other boaters, swimmers, divers, wildlife and the environment in general. There are many laws, regulations and codes pleasure craft operators must follow in order to minimize the risk of boating accidents, including Read more ›
Boat Safety Equipment Checklist for Canadian Boaters
June 25, 2021
When operating a pleasure craft, you must have specific types of approved boating safety equipment and your pleasure craft operator card on board with you at all times. Refer to the infographic to see a complete list of the 22 types of safety equipment regulated by Canadian boating law. For detailed information about which types Read more ›