Safe Boating Awareness Week
May 20 – 26, 2023
Safe Boating Awareness Week
Safe Boating Awareness Week will take place across Canada from May 20th to May 26th, 2023 with the purpose of promoting safe and responsible boating practices.
There are five key boating safety messages directed towards the most common boating related accidents. They include:
1. Wear a lifejacket.
2. Boat sober.
3. Be prepared. Both you and your boat.
4. Take a boating course.
5. Be aware of cold water risks.
You can find more great boat safety information at BetterBoater.ca
Let the Weather to Boat App help you this season
The app includes maps, buoy station readings, marine weather warnings and alerts, an electronic trip plan feature, a geo-referenced list of marinas and boat launches, required safety equipment and pre-departure checklists.
