Planning ahead and having the right boat safety equipment on board before going boating can make for a safer and more enjoyable boat trip.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….