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Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

Boat Registration Guide: Manitoba

May 26, 2021
3 min read

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re legally registered to operate a pleasure craft in Manitoba.  Manitoba is one of those places that seems like a wonderland on earth, and its sparkling waters are just calling for a pleasure craft day. From the seashores to the lakes, boating is a way of life for many in Manitoba — after all,…

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Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

Boat Registration Guide: British Columbia

May 26, 2021

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re legally registered to operate a pleasure craft in British Columbia.  From Okanagan Lake to the Gulf Islands, British Columbia is full of sparkling,…

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Boating Safety, Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

What You Need to Know About New York’s Life Jacket Laws

May 26, 2021

Safety is everything, and it all starts with wearing the right life jacket. At BOATsmart!, we’re all about having lots of fun on the water — and doing it safely….

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Boat Registration Guide: Georgia

Mar 30, 2021

In Georgia, everything from the sparkling lakes to the glittering coastline — which makes boating a must-do for every Georgian. Since being out on the boat is such an important…

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Boat Registration Guide: Ohio

Mar 29, 2021

With more than 60,000 lakes, ponds and rivers in the state of Ohio, it’s a must to spend every sunny day you can on the water. Whether you’re an angler,…

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Boat Registration Guide: Alberta

March 29, 2021
3 min read

Beautiful Alberta lies in the middle of the prairies, where some of the country’s most truly stunning lakes and naturescapes call home. In Alberta, you’ll find 600 lakes and over 200 rivers, making the province a breathtaking place to boat, fish and relax. From the picturesque Lake Louise to the glacier-fed Lake Minnewanka, any trip to Alberta is incomplete without…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

What You Need to Know: Drinking and Boating in Texas

Mar 29, 2021

When it comes to Texans on the water, there’s nothing quite as important as keeping boating as safe as it is fun. When it comes to drinking and boating, Lone…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

What You Need to Know: Drinking and Boating in New York

Mar 9, 2021

Here’s our guide to staying safe and legal with (and without) a drink in hand on New York waters.  When it comes to boating, people often think of sparkling waters,…

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Boats + Gear, Coast-to-Coast

Boat Registration Guide: Florida

Feb 12, 2021

Follow these steps to ensure that you’re legally registered to operate a boat in Florida. Florida is famous for its sparkling waters, whether you’re a beach fanatic, a river fiend…

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What You Need to Know: Drinking and Boating in California

Feb 11, 2021

Here’s our guide to staying safe and legal with (and without) a drink in hand on California waters. Boating is one of the most fun things you can do in…

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