When the temperatures become too cold to be out on the water, it’s time to winterize your boat. As a responsible boat owner, annual boat winterization is a “must-do” part of ongoing boat maintenance and care. However, many boat owners (especially in climates that don’t…
Do you ever just hop on your boat and take off from the dock? When you're anxious to hit the water, it's tempting to skip a few steps to get out there sooner — but that can be dangerous. However, responsible boaters know to pause…
The most essential boat knots include the bowline, cleat hitch, and clove hitch. Each knot serves a unique safety and mooring purpose on the water. As a boater, one of the things you need to know how to do is tie the right types of…
No, your Ontario boating license, officially known as the Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), does not expire. Once you get it, it is valid for life across all of Canada. Boating is a popular activity in Ontario and offers nearly endless opportunities for adventure on…
Spotting and avoiding choppy water requires reading surface reflections, wind patterns, and bottom contours. Watch for sudden color changes indicating shallow sandbars, surface ripples caused by opposing currents or wind, and areas of high boat traffic that generate chaotic wakes. Have you ever noticed that…
