Contact CPS for Recreational Vessel Courtesy Checks and Flare Disposal Days

Mar 22, 2017

Safety Checks

In 2016 Squadron members conducted about 1750 RVCCs. 57% of those RVCCs were first time checks and 57% were conducted on boats under 9 meters in length.

The Mission of CPS-ECP is:

• We teach safe boating practices and proper navigational techniques
• We promote the cause of boating safety by creating a safe boating ethic
• We advance the cause of boating safety in cooperation with other agencies and organizations
• We keep our Member and Volunteer community strong through ongoing social interaction and enjoyment
Contact the CPS in your region to determine if their members perform safety checks.

Have Your Flares Expired?

If your flares have a manufacture date of 2013 or earlier they have or will expire this year.

Disposing of expired flares has been an ongoing dilemma for boaters across the country. To help boaters dispose of expired flares in a safe and environmentally responsible manner CPS-ECP and selected CIL/Orion Dealers are hosting Safety Equipment Education and Flare Disposal Days. On these days, you will be offered the opportunity to learn about required safety equipment and you can bring your outdated flares to be properly disposed of, free of charge.

In accordance with Transport Canada requirements, flares are approved for four years from the date of manufacture. Typically, this means that boaters need to replace their flares every third or fourth boating season. If they have a manufacture date of 2013 or earlier they have expired or will expire during this boating season, boaters are required replace them.

Visit https://www.cps-ecp.ca/public/public.asp?WCE=C=47%7CK=240853%7CRefreshT=%7CRefreshS=%7CRefreshD=8 for dates and locations and a video that explains it all.