7/31/2019 Infographic: Boating safety

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Licence

and proof ofcompetency Licence necessary if craft hasmotor of 10hp or more

Best way to get proof ofcompetency is with boat courseand safety test

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For many, the summer months mean many hours spent in a boat, and there are precautions you shouldalways take before every trip not to mention mandatory equipment you need to have by law

Life-jackets Must be Canadian-approvedlife-jackets or PFDs

Must have one for each person

Make sure to check condition(zippers, buckles, fabric, seams)

Soundsignalling device

Can be a pealess whistle, compressedgas horn or an electric horn (if craft isless than 12 m in length)

Larger boats require fitted whistles

Baileror

hand-pump

Fire extinguisher Required for boats with inboardmotors, fixed fuel tanks and/or anyfuel-burning cooking heating orrefrigeration units

Buoyantheavingline

At least 15 m in length

Oar oranchor

Anchor must have at least15 m of rope, cable or chain

Weather Always check the forecastbefore leaving

Have a radio on board toreceive updates

Sail plan Plan your trip beforeyou leave

Tell someone whereyou are going and whenyou will be back

Charts,compass and

local hazardsBe aware of local h azards, waterlevels and tides

Fuel Check fuel levels

Rule of thumb: 1/3 to go,1/3 to return, 1/3 reserve

Boatcondition

Check for things likecracks, oil levels, hose leaks,battery charge, etc.

Food andclothes Spare clothing in casethe weather takes you bysurprise

Drinking water andsnacks for long trips

Lights Navigation lights for usebetween sunset and sunrise orduring mist/rain

Toolsand spares

Basic tools for your boat

Include spares such as fuelfilters, light bulbs, sparkplugs, etc.

First-aid kitYou never know when youmight catch a stray fishinghook in the arm!

Highly recommendedsuggestion

Required by law

Regulations vary based on size of boats,but basic safety equipment andsuggestions dont change

Sources: discoverboating.ca; longlakelodge.ca; Transport Canada

$250fine for failing to

have required

pleasure craft license

$250fine for altering/

defacing/removing

hull serial number

$500fine for operating

a vessel in an unsafe

manner

$250fine for failing to

have proof of

competency on board

$200fine for not enough

lifejackets (plus $100

for each one missing)

$200fine for not having

safety equipment in

good working orderSUSAN BATSFORD, GRAPHICS EDITOR, TWITTER @SBATS1; INFOGRAPHIC BY MEGAN DINNER/QMI AGENCY

Keep it safe on the water

Flashlightor flares Waterproof flashlight

OR

Must have 3Canadian-approved flares(type A, B or C)