Boating Safety

Wear a lifejacket or a PFD!
Don’t cruise with booze! Besides the possible legal consequences, mixing alcohol and boating is far more dangerous than you may realize. Fatigue, sun, wind and the motion of the boat dull your senses. Alcohol intensifies these effects, leaving you with poorer fine motor skills (for example, hand-eye coordination) and impaired judgement.
Take an accredited boating course
Be prepared! Check the forecast for weather and water conditions before heading out and keep a watchful eye out for changing conditions. Study and carry your marine charts. Inspect all your equipment before departure. Ventilate all areas where fumes may accumulate - Learn more about CO (carbon monoxide) and ignition protection. Leave a trip/rescue plan with a responsible person

(Transport Canada)