Boating with a dog (safely) requires proper safety preparation, including using a well-fitted life jacket for your pup, providing shade and fresh water, and planning for emergencies like falls overboard or heatstroke. Dogs can face serious risks on boats, so understanding how to prevent accidents…
Canadian waterway buoys are floating navigation markers maintained by the Canadian Coast Guard or local authorities. They help guide boaters, mark safe channels, and warn of hazards. Buoys are grouped into different types—lateral, cardinal, special, and hazard—and can be identified by their colors (red, green,…
If you want to boat in Toronto, you're legally required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), which you may also know as a "boating license." To get the PCOC, you'll need to complete a Transport Canada–approved boater safety education course through an accredited…
One of the most important things to do when boating in Alberta is to consider the licensing guidelines. You want to make sure you're using your boat responsibly, and that goes beyond just paying attention to where you're navigating and whether you have the proper safety…
The size of your boat affects how many flares you'll need to carry, as well as the type of flares you'll be required to use. If your vessel's length is six meters or less, you'll need three flares. Boats 12 meters or longer require 12…
