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Boating Safety

Keep it Unlocked in the Locks

April 1, 2020
3 min read

While recently boating throughout the many lakes and wonderful lock system of the Kawarthas, I was reminded of how critical it is to not just know how to appropriately operate your boat and its safety gear, but also how to navigate your boat appropriately through a lock system. (For those that may not be familiar, a lock is a device…

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Find a Perfect Fitting Life Jacket in 5 Steps!

Apr 1, 2020

Find a Lifejacket That ACTUALLY Fits This Boating Season! 

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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 With Kids? Know These Top Safety Tips!

Apr 1, 2020

Protecting Your Boating Children This Summer is About More Than SPF 50+ Life Jackets and Adult Supervision… 

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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

April 1, 2020
3 min read

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 them, essentially, invisible on the water.   The Dangers of Night-time Navigation It’s vitally important for boaters to keep in mind the dangers of night-time navigation. Waterways aren’t like streets…

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Lifestyle

The Joys and Health Benefits Of Boating

Mar 1, 2020

As a boater, I’ve always loved being out on the water. Using it as an escape from the busyness of the city and feeling stress-free with little to no interruptions….

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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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Tips & Tricks

Preparing for Spring Boating Season

Mar 1, 2020

Launch time is here and it’s time to start preparing for the upcoming spring boating season. Tasks vary depending on the boat you own as well as the type of boating…

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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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