Spring is coming! And just like a grizzly beard, your boat needs a bit of oil and some good ol’ TLC, especially after the harsh Canadian winter we just had. Now you’d never hack away at your beard with a hedge trimmer, so don’t just spray the boat with the garden hose and load it in the lake. Let the…
At BOATsmart!, we’re all about boating safety and making sure our captains and crews enjoy their time on the water – and that includes our furry friends! Dogs are definitely…
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!…
In a previous blog we talked about wearing a kill-switch, eliminating the possibility of being hit by a boat or PWC, or struck by a spinning engine propeller if the…
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…
Find a Lifejacket That ACTUALLY Fits This Boating Season!
Protecting Your Boating Children This Summer is About More Than SPF 50+ Life Jackets and Adult Supervision…
The DIY Boater’s Spring Maintenance Checklist! When bears emerge from their winter slumber, do they immediately break into a healthy sprint? Nope. There’s some yawning, stretching and some general reawakening…
The first time I went boating it was a small group of family friends in Muskoka, Ontario and we were having the perfect getaway weekend. We enjoyed sun-drenched weather all…
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…