Oct 24, 2024
Transport Canada is examining various criteria in developing a mandatory PFD/ Lifejacket plan that would not impact other activities such as anchoring the boat and swimming. Public consultation on this matter opened on September 4 ’24 and is closing on November 4th.
Members can make their opinions known on TC’s “Let’s Talk” site available at: https://letstalktransportation.ca
June 11, 2026 Transport Canada recently issued a reminder that BRP is conducting a safety recall on MY22 to MY26 Sea-Doo Switch. Improper distribution of passengers and cargo weight could overload the front of the watercraft and cause instability, nosediving and possibly lead to capsizing. The condition worsens if water evacuation from the hull is…
June 11, 2026 CanBoat / Grand River held our first mass RVCC Event on June 6th, 2026 at Belwood Conservation Area on Belwood Lake in Fergus, Ontario, in the boat launch/ staging area. Representing CanBoat, was Robert Cotey and Bill Taylor. The Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Corps. – Ajax joined us as CanBoat Ambassadors who…
June 11, 2026 Unfortunately, we too often hear about boating accidents that occur at night. Many of these incidents take place after groups of boaters have gathered together to enjoy something like an evening lakeside concert or fireworks display. Often these events start during evening daylight hours and finish up well after dark. Boaters and…
June 11, 2026 That’s the cost of a fine for not having the required safety equipment in good working order on your boat. Let our volunteers help you beat the odds. We will check your boat for free… and if you have everything you need, you’ll get a Safety Inspection Sticker. If you don’t have…
June 11, 2026 Every piece of apparel from Anchor Gear Co. not only will find a special place in your wardrobe but also remind you of the incredible boating lifestyle you love. Gear up with products such: To get your 15% discount when placing your online order at anchorgearco.com please enter the discount code listed…
11 juin 2026 CanBoat / Grand River a organisé son premier événement RVCC de grande envergure le 6 juin 2026 à la zone de conservation de Belwood, sur le lac Belwood à Fergus, en Ontario, dans la zone de mise à l’eau et de rassemblement. Robert Cotey et Bill Taylor représentaient NautiSavoir Le Corps des…
By Andy Adams
If you’ve already had firsthand experience with a pontoon, you will easily understand the appeal of the Bennington 22 MSB. But if you haven’t, let’s start by reviewing a few of the reasons why pontoon boats have become top sellers in markets across North America.
Pontoon boats began in the early 1950s as basically four steel drums lashed to a frame. They were not unlike the log rafts of ancient cultures and not much more sophisticated at first.
By Mathew Channer
Interior British Columbia might not be as famous for recreational boating as Canada’s Great Lakes, yet it is no less a world-class boating destination. The mountains offer their own flavour of marine adventure with their series of long, deep ribbon lakes, and there is perhaps no area that embodies this more uniquely than the iconic Okanagan basin in southern B.C. One could be forgiven for assuming this valley was purpose-built for nautical fun, with a few delightful perks thrown in to make the area entirely irresistible (wine-tasting, anyone?).
