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This document provides safety tips and regulations for boating. It recommends having basic safety equipment like sound signalling devices, bailers or hand pumps, fire extinguishers, buoyant heaving lines, life jackets, first aid kits, lights, tools and spare parts, flashlights or flares, food and clothes, charts and compasses. It also notes regulations requiring licenses for boats over 10hp, safety equipment, and fines for non-compliance. Proper planning of trips and checking boat conditions are also advised.

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Infographic: Boating Safety

This document provides safety tips and regulations for boating. It recommends having basic safety equipment like sound signalling devices, bailers or hand pumps, fire extinguishers, buoyant heaving lines, life jackets, first aid kits, lights, tools and spare parts, flashlights or flares, food and clothes, charts and compasses. It also notes regulations requiring licenses for boats over 10hp, safety equipment, and fines for non-compliance. Proper planning of trips and checking boat conditions are also advised.

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IN MINUTES

News and events visually

Keep it safe on the water


For many, the summer months mean many hours spent in a boat, and there are precautions you should always take before every trip not to mention mandatory equipment you need to have by law
Regulations vary based on size of boats, but basic safety equipment and suggestions dont change

Sound signalling device


Can be a pealess whistle, compressed gas horn or an electric horn (if craft is less than 12 m in length) Larger boats require tted whistles

Highly recommended suggestion Required by law

Bailer or handpump

Fire extinguisher
Required for boats with inboard motors, xed fuel tanks and/or any fuel-burning cooking heating or refrigeration units

Buoyant heaving line


At least 15 m in length

Life-jackets
Must be Canadian-approved life-jackets or PFDs Must have one for each person Make sure to check condition (zippers, buckles, fabric, seams)

Licence and proof of competency


Licence necessary if craft has motor of 10hp or more Best way to get proof of competency is with boat course and safety test

First-aid kit
You never know when you might catch a stray shing hook in the arm!

Lights
Navigation lights for use between sunset and sunrise or during mist/rain

Tools and spares


Basic tools for your boat Include spares such as fuel lters, light bulbs, spark plugs, etc.

Flashlight or ares
Waterproof ashlight OR Must have 3 Canadian-approved ares (type A, B or C)

Food and clothes


Spare clothing in case the weather takes you by surprise Drinking water and snacks for long trips

Charts, compass and local hazards


Be aware of local hazards, water levels and tides

Boat condition
Check for things like cracks, oil levels, hose leaks, battery charge, etc.

Oar or anchor
Anchor must have at least 15 m of rope, cable or chain

Weather
Always check the forecast before leaving Have a radio on board to receive updates

Fuel
Check fuel levels Rule of thumb: 1/3 to go, 1/3 to return, 1/3 reserve

Sail plan
Plan your trip before you leave Tell someone where you are going and when you will be back

ne for failing to ne for failing to ne for not enough have proof of have required lifejackets (plus $100 competency on board pleasure craft license for each one missing)
Sources: discoverboating.ca; longlakelodge.ca; Transport Canada

$250 $250 $200 $200 $250 $500


ne for not having safety equipment in good working order ne for altering/ defacing/removing hull serial number

ne for operating a vessel in an unsafe manner

SUSAN BATSFORD, GRAPHICS EDITOR, TWITTER @SBATS1; INFOGRAPHIC BY MEGAN DINNER/QMI AGENCY

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