Our complete study guide will help educate you on boating information and important topics. View the sections online or download a printable PDF.
In 1997, power boating surpassed swimming as the specific recreational activity accounting for the most water-related deaths. (more)
The operation of a pleasure craft is subject to several sets of legislation which govern everything from life jackets to required markings and rules to avoid collisions. (more)
The outboard motor is a spark ignition engine. Fuel from the fuel tank enters the carburetor where it mixes with air in a given proportion. (more)
The Canadian Small Vessels Regulations and the International Regulations for preventing collisions require all boats to carry a minimum of safety equipment. (more)
The seaman?s life is not always as exciting as novels and adventure films would have us believe. And yet, the seaman?s tasks are vitally important to navigation. (more)
Today, there are many modern means of communication: radio, telephone, cellular telephone, radiotelephone, etc. (more)
The rules of the road in navigation are often similar to the rules on land. The Collision Regulations contain many rules pertaining to navigation. (more)
In 1983, Canada adopted the buoyage system, or aids to navigation. This system includes port hand buoys, starboard hand buoys, cardinal buoys and special buoys. (more)
Pleasure craft terminology including range beacons, small craft warning, port, power driven vessel, windward side, passive radar reflector, etc...(more)