Buying a Sailboat How to Prepare for Buying a Sailboat Buying a sailboat is an important project that requires careful thought and preparation. The type of sailing planned, the size of the boat, experience, budget, maintenance and overall condition are among the many factors that should be considered before making a choice. Choosing a boat suited to your needs, skills and type of sailing not only makes boating more enjoyable, but also contributes to safety on the water. Here are a few things to consider before …
Alcohol and Boating Activities On the Water, Sobriety Is an Essential Safety Measure Alcohol, cannabis and other substances that can impair a person’s abilities may affect judgment, reaction time, balance, coordination and risk perception. During boating activities, these effects can compromise the ability to respond quickly when an incident occurs. Boating conditions can also place additional demands on physical and cognitive abilities. Sun, wind, waves, the movement of the watercraft, fatigue, dehydration and cold can …
Alcohol and Boating Activities On the Water, Sobriety Is an Essential Safety Measure Alcohol, cannabis and other substances that can impair a person’s abilities may affect judgment, reaction time, balance, coordination and risk perception. During boating activities, these effects can compromise the ability to respond quickly when an incident occurs. Boating conditions can also place additional demands on physical and cognitive abilities. Sun, wind, waves, the movement of the watercraft, fatigue, dehydration and cold can …
Safety Equipment on Board Have All the Necessary Equipment Mandatory safety equipment varies depending on the type and length of the watercraft. Before every outing, it is important to make sure that all required safety equipment is on board, in good working condition and easily accessible. The requirements below provide an overview of the main safety equipment. The requirements applicable to each watercraft should always be verified in Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide. Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide Boating …
Safety Equipment on Board Have All the Necessary Equipment Mandatory safety equipment varies depending on the type and length of the watercraft. Before every outing, it is important to make sure that all required safety equipment is on board, in good working condition and easily accessible. The requirements below provide an overview of the main safety equipment. The requirements applicable to each watercraft should always be verified in Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide. Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide Boating …
Boating Safety Essentials Whether using an outboard boat, yacht, personal watercraft, fishing boat or other recreational watercraft, safety on the water depends on proper preparation, appropriate equipment and responsible behaviour. Conditions can change quickly, and an incident can occur even during a short outing or close to shore. Here are the key behaviours to adopt to reduce risks and fully enjoy boating activities. Wear a PFD or Lifejacket Canadian regulations require that a Canadian-approved lifejacket or …
Boating Safety Essentials Whether using an outboard boat, yacht, personal watercraft, fishing boat or other recreational watercraft, safety on the water depends on proper preparation, appropriate equipment and responsible behaviour. Conditions can change quickly, and an incident can occur even during a short outing or close to shore. Here are the key behaviours to adopt to reduce risks and fully enjoy boating activities. Wear a PFD or Lifejacket Canadian regulations require that a Canadian-approved lifejacket or …
Boating and Water Activities Quebec offers a vast territory for enjoying boating and water activities. Whether canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, using a fishing boat, pontoon, personal watercraft or sailboat, every outing on the water requires proper preparation and safe behaviours. Conditions can change quickly, and an incident can occur even close to shore. Wearing a personal flotation device (PFD), planning your outing, knowing the boating rules and remaining sober are essential measures to help reduce risks. Our Tips …
Boating and Water Activities Quebec offers a vast territory for enjoying boating and water activities. Whether canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, using a fishing boat, pontoon, personal watercraft or sailboat, every outing on the water requires proper preparation and safe behaviours. Conditions can change quickly, and an incident can occur even close to shore. Wearing a personal flotation device (PFD), planning your outing, knowing the boating rules and remaining sober are essential measures to help reduce risks. Our Tips …
Supervised Swimming Areas Safety at Supervised Swimming Areas At pools, beaches and other supervised swimming areas, lifeguards and aquatic safety personnel play an essential role in preventing incidents and responding to emergencies. Their presence, however, does not replace the need for safe behaviours among those using these facilities. Safety is a shared responsibility. Knowing your limits, following safety rules, closely supervising children and remaining fully capable of responding to an emergency all help make …
Supervised Swimming Areas Safety at Supervised Swimming Areas At pools, beaches and other supervised swimming areas, lifeguards and aquatic safety personnel play an essential role in preventing incidents and responding to emergencies. Their presence, however, does not replace the need for safe behaviours among those using these facilities. Safety is a shared responsibility. Knowing your limits, following safety rules, closely supervising children and remaining fully capable of responding to an emergency all help make …
Caught in a Rip Current Swimming in waves can quickly become dangerous when a rip current pulls a person away from shore and makes it difficult to swim back. Rip currents, also known as rips, can form in areas where waves break across a wide stretch of shoreline. They are often associated with variations in water depth, such as sandbars, and can also form near structures such as docks and jetties. Found along ocean coastlines and in the Great Lakes, among other locations, rip currents form when water pushed toward …