Inflatable Boat Safety Tips for Scuba Divers
Inflatable boats are one of the most accessible boats for avid divers since they’re compact…
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Quick Tips – Boating At Night
Photo by Jake Fagan on Unsplash Some boaters will drive their boats in the darkness…
The Real Origins of Boating’s Most Common Terms (Part 3)
Many expressions we commonly use today originate from early nautical activities. With a little research…
How To Make Your Boat More Comfortable for Your Scuba Trip
One crucial aspect of scuba diving is figuring out your marine vessel accommodations. Going through…
Pollution: Is Your Boat Harming The Oceans?
Going boating is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend time on the water.…
Close Call Between Diver and Boat is Reminder for Redundancy to all Boaters
A viral video showing an extremely close call between a diver and a fishing boat…
The Real Origins of Boating’s Most Common Terms: Part 2
Original Photo – Kira auf her Heide (Unsplash) (BoatBlurb) Many expressions we commonly use today…
The Real Origins of Boating’s Most Common Terms: Part 1
Original Photo – Kira auf her Heide (Unsplash) (BoatBlurb) Many expressions we commonly use today…
Toronto International Boat Show – The Boating Event of the Year
Boating is a way to connect with family, escape the stresses of everyday life, and…
Where Does ‘Mayday’ Come From?
Boaters on larger bodies of water are very familiar with VHF radios and all that…
Boating Home Alone
Enjoy Captain Bill Jenkins article. Readers have asked me to write about driving a boat…
Introducing the Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show
Photo via Facebook The Edmonton Boat and Sportsmen’s Show is Western Canada’s largest and best…
Garmin Launches 360 Surround View Camera System
Now that cars and trucks are coming standard with multi-camera systems designed to prevent impacts…
Quick Tips For Boating – To VHF or Not to VHF
Boaters often ask me if I think they should have a VHF radio. I believe…
The Number 1 Cause of Boating Accidents
A boating “accident” is defined as an unfortunate incident involving one or more boats, which…
Thousand Islands Association Protecting A Boater’s Paradise
The 1000 Islands is an archipelago of 1864 islands that straddles the Canadian and US…
The Wind and a Hat Saved a Man’s Life Near Oak Island
Tony Sampson appears in The Curse of Oak Island as a cast member and also…
Ottawa Boat Show Postponed Until 2022
Another one of Canada’s leading boat shows has postponed until 2022. The Ottawa Boat Show,…
Introducing, SeeArch Innovative Marine Safety Device
The SeaArch, engineered for your survival. A Canadian boater with more than 30 years of…
Vancouver International Boat Show Cancelled for 2021
For the past 58 years, the Vancouver International Boat Show has signalled the upcoming boating…
BOATSmart: Canadian Boating License
Who Needs a Pleasure Craft Operator Card? All motorised boat operators in Canada must have…
Online VHF Radio Course
Are you stuck inside during Covid-19? Do you love kayaking, yachting or powerboating and want…
Flag systems regulate boat traffic around scuba-diving sites
A diver-down flag warns boat operators that a scuba diver is in the water and they should proceed slowly, keeping a wide berth from the divers. The onus is on the divers to stay within a specific distance of the flag when near the surface, and also underwater. It is within a larger area around the flag that boats may not enter, usually between 50 to 300 feet of the dive flag. This flag is also used to identify a location where diving gear is sold or rented.
Flag systems regulate boat traffic around scuba-diving sites
A diver-down flag warns boat operators that a scuba diver is in the water and…
Fall Boating – It Takes A Little Bit More Care
Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble.
Fall Boating – It Takes A Little Bit More Care
Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is…
Dock Your Boat Like A Boss!
For any of you who drive motorboats as a hobby or for the business of…