As summer approaches, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) sets sail with its annual Safe Boating Awareness Week, advocating for safe and responsible boating practices across Canada. Canada’s love of boating is stronger than ever, with over 16 million Canadians taking to the waterways for recreational enjoyment. The pandemic turbocharged this passion, […]
Summer is just around the corner and the Cedar Island Yacht Club is preparing for young people wanting to learn to sail. A couple of weeks ago, two new Zest sailboats arrived to enhance the program, while the other boats have been taken out of storage and are awaiting another […]
With boating season just around the corner, marine search and rescue (SAR) services are preparing themselves to ensure the well-being of boaters, offering assistance and peace of mind in times of need. Guardian Marine Rescue is one such service. Originally named Colchester Guardian Rescue Inc when it first launched back […]
The Canadian Coast Guard’s seasonal lifeboat stations across the Great Lakes are all now open for the 2023 season. Stations in Ontario are located in Amherstburg, Cobourg, Goderich, Kingston, Meaford, Port Dover, Port Weller, Thunder Bay and Tobermory. These stations are open from April to November annually. Waterways remain very cold […]
Cedar Island Yacht Club is hosting a party to celebrate 50 years of operation. The ‘by invitation only’ event will take place this Saturday to bring together members and former members to celebrate this milestone anniversary.
This week is National Drowning Prevention Week—an opportunity to reflect on the importance of practising safe boating habits that help prevent drownings. For many Canadians, summer is the time to enjoy the warmer weather by the water. Drowning is now the third leading cause of unintentional death among Canadians under […]