River Navigation Boating in rivers is different than operating on an open waterway. Boating in rivers presents its own unique hazards and conditions. Some rivers may exhibit strong currents, which can...

Understanding and Using Distress Signals Pleasure craft operators must be able to recognize, use and properly exhibit distress signals as required by the Small Vessel Regulations. Depending on the si...

Day Beacons are signs posted on land or water. They are without lights and are intended for daytime use only. These beacons use the same colours as the Lateral System and are typically used as channel...

Boat Navigation at Night: Head-on Approach If you meet a vessel and see a green, red and white light, you are approaching another power-driven vessel head-on. In this situation neither vessel has th...

Hull Leaks and Flooding Striking underwater hazards such as a submerged rock, sunken island, shoal or deadhead may cause serious damage to your craft resulting in a breach of the hull. If the hull of ...

Safe Boat Operation and Navigation in Restricted Visibility Boaters should take additional care to ensure safe boat operation and navigation in restricted visibility, such as fog, darkness or heavy ra...

Marine Environment and Environmental Responsibility It is illegal to pollute Canadian waterways and marine environment. Always use caution when refuelling and be sure not to spill excess fuel into the...