To legally drive a car in Canada, you must fully understand and respond to a variety of road signage. The same principle applies to driving a boat in Canadian waters. There are many boating restrictions and advisory indicators that inform boat operators about the speed they are allowed go, the hazards in the area, and other activities taking place in…
Are you planning to boat in British Columbia? BC is peppered with lakes, rivers, and a coastline that’ll keep boaters exploring for years. It’s an excellent place for watersports and…
Your guide to boating and boating safety in Ontario With thousands of lakes, rivers and boating spots in Ontario, it’s safe to say that boating is a huge deal! From…
Here’s what you need to know about operating a boat in Canada Depending on where you live or where you’re vacationing, odds are that the rules are different for boating,…
This summer couldn’t be wasted. Not a second of it. Fresh out of a (very) long year of university, I knew I had to make my moments on the water…
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…
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…
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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