Boating Safety (43)

A man in a wetsuit on a motorized surfboard on the water.

Is a Motorized Surfboard Legal in Canada?

The popularity of surfboards with motors attached continues to grow as more people find them interesting and challenging. However, they aren't legal everywhere, and it's essential to be clear about the laws in your area before you decide to buy or use one. Similar to…

A rope and knot tied to a cleat on a dock, types of knots concept.

6 Types of Knots Boaters Should Know

As a boater, one of the things you need to know how to do is tie the right types of knots. These boating knots, also called nautical knots, can increase your boat's and passengers' safety. Like fire extinguishers, life jackets, boat insurance, and other critical protective…

A boat wake in the water, represents cold water and watching for hypothermia symptoms

7 Hypothermia Symptoms To Watch For (and What To Do)

If you're boating in colder weather, you have some increased risks to watch out for, and that's also true of your crew and passengers. The air and water temperatures are colder; if someone falls overboard, they could end up with cold water immersion issues such…

A man fishing from a fishing kayak.

10 Tips for Using a Fishing Kayak Safely

If you're headed out to catch some fish, there are plenty of ways to do that. Some people like to fish off a dock, for example, and others prefer a bass boat or other type of vessel. For solo adventures, you can also consider a fishing kayak.

A smiling man drives a boat, getting your Alberta boating license concept.

4 Things to Know About Your Alberta Boating License

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…