Are you planning to go boating? To be prepared, it is recommended to take the following precautions.
- inspect your boat
- monitor the weather
- make a sail plan and always tell someone*
- bring enough fuel, food and water for each person on board for 72 hours
*A sail plan must include name of all passengers, destination, and timeline
Carry safety equipment, including:
- personal floatation device for everyone on board
- buoyant heaving line at least 15 meters in length
- watertight flashlight or Canadian approved flares
- sound-signalling device
- manual propelling device or an anchor with at least 15 meters of rope, chain or cable
- bailer or manual water pump
- class 5 BC fire extinguisher
- marine first aid kit
- GPS, map, compass, tracking device, and spare batteries
- waterproof matches
- dry clothing
- small toolkit
- CB radio
- satellite phone
- Coleman stove and naphtha
- a knife
Do not consume alcohol or cannabis before or during your trip.
Boat Smart… Boat Sober!
For more information on minimum safety requirements by boat type and length, please visit:
https://www.tc.gc.ca/media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdf
Sign out a free tracking device, like a SPOT device, and a floatation suit at your hamlet office, wildlife office or Hunters and Trappers Organization.
