| Canada’s endless, beautiful
coastlines and millions of lakes offer recreational
boaters a lifetime of adventure on the water. From
simple one-day outings to elaborate multi-day excursions,
from fishing to cruising, Canadian waters are world-class!
With any outdoor activity, there’s always an element of risk, and boating
is no exception. Ensure that you’re prepared before you venture out:
- Note: September 2009 is the deadline for
the requirement of the Pleasure
Craft Operator Card
- Take a boating safety course such as the Lifesaving
Society’s Boat Operator Accredited Training
(BOAT).
- Keep your marine VHF radio on channel
16 and use it to issue a distress message. Know
where you are at all times.
- Check the weather and your fuel supply before
you leave.
- Wear a proper-fitting lifejacket or PFD.
- Ensure that all equipment, whether lifesaving
or navigation, is in good working order.
- Never drink and drive your boat.
- Look before you act, maintain moderate speeds,
and drive with extreme caution and proper lights
after dark. Simply, please boat responsibly.
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