Boating Site Links
Learn the knots every boater needs to know with simple to follow animations. We recommend learning the following knots:
- Cleat hitch for tying dock lines
- Bowline – for tying an eye-splice
- Round turn two half-hitches for practically everything else!
The Office of Boating Safety provides important news and key safety information to Canadian boaters. Click this link to the Safe Boating Guide to learn about required safety equipment, vessel licensing, buying a boat and much more.
How well do you know the navigation buoyage system?
Click this link to Canadian Aids to Navigation System Here you will find information on lateral, isolated danger, cardinal and special buoys.
Boating Ontario is a wonderful resource when searching for marinas, services, boating events and more. BoaterSkills.ca is a proud member of Boating Ontario.
Discover Boating is a public awareness effort managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) on behalf of the North American recreational boating industry.
The Canadian Safe Boating Council promotes safe and responsible boating in Canada. Please support safe boating awareness in Canada by becoming a CSBC Member today. BoaterSkills.ca is a proud supporter of The CSBC.
Pleasure Craft Operator Card Course Provider Search
Need a replacement card but don't know the course provider's name?
Click here - Transport Canada - Marine Safety & Security
