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 its safety gear appropriately and navigate your boat appropriately through a lock system. For those who may not be familiar with it, a lock is a device used to raise…
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…
If you’re a beginner boater, the world of boating may seem to be confusing and complex. So, we’ve put together a guide of eight commonly used boating terms that all…
Safety is everything. When boating, it all starts with wearing the right life jacket. At BOATsmart!, we’re all about having lots of fun on the water — and doing it…
Boating is one of the most fun things you can do in the Golden State, whether you’re fishing with friends, feeling the salt spray on your face from a jetski,…