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Boating Safety, Boats + Gear

A Guide to the Importance of Boat Safety Equipment

April 5, 2024
6 min read

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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Boating Safety, Tips & Tricks

5 Basic Boat Handling Tips Every Boater Should Know

Mar 15, 2024

When operating a boat for the first time, several things to consider will make the experience much safer and more enjoyable for everyone. The most important tip to start with…

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Lifestyle

The Joys and Health Benefits Of Boating

Feb 16, 2024

You might boat or jetski because it’s fun, but these activities also have plenty of health benefits. As a boater, I’ve always loved being out on the water, using it…

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Boating Safety

Boating Crash Course: PFDs and Life Jackets

Feb 2, 2024

The first time I went boating, it was with a small group of family friends in Muskoka, Ontario, and we were having the perfect getaway weekend. We enjoyed sun-drenched weather…

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Boating Safety

How to Keep it Unlocked During Lock Water Navigation

Jan 19, 2024

While recently boating through the many lakes and wonderful lock system of the Kawarthas, I was reminded of how critical it is to know how to operate your boat and…

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Boating Safety

Lanyard Kill-Switch Tips and Best Practices

January 12, 2024
2 min read

We’ve 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 driver is ejected. If the operator is thrown from the boat, the kill switch is unplugged, and the boat’s engine is disabled. We’ve had several questions come in regarding standard lanyard-style kill-switches that are available….

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Tips & Tricks

6 Nautical Knots You Should Know

Nov 24, 2023

You’ve probably heard of the most common nautical knots: the bowline, the round-turn and two half-hitches, the sheet bend – and you may even know how to tie them. But…

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Watersports

How to Take Your Wakeboarding Skills To The Next Level

Sep 6, 2023

You’ve put in your time learning the fundamentals of wakeboarding, and you’ve even got yourself some gear that fits you perfectly. You have your phone out on Instagram, and you’re watching…

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Boating Safety

How to Stay Safe When You Boat in Stormy Weather

Aug 31, 2023

Smart boaters know it is always the best option to avoid rough weather and water conditions. Boating in stormy weather can lead to a boating accident. However, sometimes the weather…

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Boating Safety

Your Float Plan: How It Makes Boating Safer

Aug 24, 2023

Boating weather and water conditions are unpredictable and can change in a heartbeat. However, having an outline of your planned trip can help in an emergency, like a boating accident….

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