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BOATsmart! New York Boating Safety Certificate: What You Need to Know

June 18, 2020
2 min read

We have all of the info you need about your New York Boating Safety Certificate (New York Boating License), from reasons to get it and the process to obtain it to age requirements and the phase-in schedule.

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Coast-to-Coast

California Boater Card: What You Need to Know

Jun 1, 2020

It’s officially summertime, and there’s nothing better than being out on the water with a cold drink, sunscreen and your favorite people. But a ticket for operating a boat without…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Boating During Coronavirus: Provincial Regulations & Safety Guidelines

May 13, 2020

Boating is a great way to pass the time, get outdoors and soak in what Canada’s lakes and waterways have to offer. However, given the current world-wide health pandemic many…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

How to Land the Big One: Fishing Like a Pro

Apr 1, 2020

Trying to decide what to get dad for Father’s Day? Look no further! We have the perfect gift to land you in dad’s good books and him a story-worthy catch!…

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Boating Safety, Coast-to-Coast

Boat Lights At Night: The Importance of Using Navigation Lights

Apr 1, 2020

This weekend, boaters in southern Ontario, Canada were rattled by two fatal boating collisions. In both incidents, there were boats involved that were not displaying their night-time navigation lights, making…

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

How To Launch A Boat: 10 Steps to Get on the Water

April 1, 2020
6 min read

Have you ever driven up to a boat launch only to find another boater’s truck blocking the whole ramp while loading or unloading their gear? Boat launch etiquette is a common complaint among boaters, especially for this reason. There’s a few unspoken rules of the boat launch that boaters are expected to know and practice so this process isn’t super…

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Top Boating Destinations in Canada

Mar 1, 2020

Beach Bums? Forget it, we’re ‘Boat Bums’! Discover our Top Boating Hotspots for 2017, including some of the usual suspects, and amazing new finds! Canada was recently voted by Lonely Planet…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

10 Awesome Cottage Hacks

Mar 1, 2020

We know that cottage upkeep can be a big job. From water system repair work to fixing up loose shingles; there’s always something to do before relaxing and enjoying your…

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Coast-to-Coast, Tips & Tricks

Protecting the Marine Environment

Mar 1, 2020

Boating and the Environment Responsible boaters know that they risk polluting the marine environment. For this reason, it’s important that boaters follow both the federal and state laws that are…

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Coast-to-Coast, Lifestyle

Boating Badges of Honour

Mar 1, 2020

As boaters, we all share that special bond. We all know that the boater wave has been earned over the years through the different trials and tribulations. We’ve all suffered…

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