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Maintenance

Pre-Season Boat Maintenance Checklist: Are you Ready for Summer?

March 10, 2022
4 min read

As we get ready for the weather to warm up, the ice to melt and the summer to say hello, there’s nothing more exciting than thinking about boating again. However, while there’s nothing more enjoyable than a day on the water, there’s nothing worse than a boat breakdown… which is why proper pre-season boat maintenance is so important.As a licensed…

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Boating Safety, Tips & Tricks

Basic Boat Handling Tips

Mar 8, 2021

When it comes to operating a boat for the first time, there’s several things to consider that will make the experience much safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The most…

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Watersports

Wakeboarding: A Guide for Beginners

Jun 2, 2020

Summer is around the corner, and you’re itching to get out on the water to enjoy those stinking hot days that us Canadians dream about all winter. But this year…

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Boats + Gear

Wakeboarding: A Gear Guide

Jun 2, 2020

Maybe you stumbled upon this article after reading my first blog – Wakeboarding: A Guide For Beginners, or maybe you are just searching the web to find the perfect wakeboard setup….

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Lifestyle

Wakeboarding – Tips and Tricks

Jun 2, 2020

Well, thanks for sticking with me up until this point. I’m back writing again, and this time I am going to give you a few pointers about three of my…

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Lifestyle

Top 5 Reasons to go Boating in Florida

June 2, 2020
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Known for being the boating capital of the US, there’s hundreds of reasons to go boating in Florida. Look past the beautiful waters, massive boats and top-notch fishing, and dive into this list. 1) The Weather – It’s always sunny in Florida! The Sunshine State speaks for itself. If you’re into turquoise waters, boat parties and fantastic fishing, you’re in…

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Boating Safety

New BOATsmart! Course Highlights

Jun 2, 2020

Here at BOATsmart! we like to keep things fresh and relevant; always looking to help our customers optimize their outdoor pursuits, especially on the water. We’ve launched our new platform,…

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Boating Safety

Lanyard Kill-Switch Tips and Best Practices

Apr 1, 2020

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…

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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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Boating Safety, Boats + Gear

The Importance of Boat Safety Equipment

Apr 1, 2020

Planning ahead and having the right boat safety equipment on board before going boating can make for a safer and more enjoyable boat trip.

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