Le Boat Incident near Portland, Ontario, Canada

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Le Boat can confirm that on June 27th one of our cruisers came into contact with rocks near Portland, Ontario, Canada. No members of the crew or public were injured,

June 29, 2023 (Smiths Falls Ontario).

 

Le Boat can confirm that on June 27th one of our cruisers came into contact with rocks near Portland, Ontario, Canada. No members of the crew or public were injured, and all eleven crew members have since been safely removed from the boat.

The safety of our customers is our number one priority. We are currently working to determine the extent of the damage to the cruiser, and are monitoring the situation closely.

 

About Le Boat
Le Boat, a leader in boat rental holidays in Europe, has more than 50 years of experience in the industry. With 950 boats stationed at a network of over 33 different departure bases across eight European countries, Le Boat arrived in Canada in 2018 and now has a local fleet of 32 boats available for rental on Ontario’s UNESCO Rideau Canal. Boats range in size from one to five cabins (sleeping up to 12 people), and travellers can choose a 3- to 6-night short boating break or a 7- to 10-night holiday. Le Boat’s luxury boat rentals come with bow and stern thrusters, fully equipped kitchens, fresh linens and bedding, a top sun deck and much more. Le Boat is a proud Rainbow Registered company. www.leboat.ca

For Media Contact: Lisa Mclean, Le Boat Marketing Manager for Long Haul Market and Head of Canadian Development: Email: Lisa.mclean@leboat.com⠀

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