Even for old sea dogs a refresher in the basics, especially at the beginning of each season, may prevent an accident or an unpleasant situation. For constant reference, print this page out and store it on your boat.

At the Marina

• DO enjoy yourself, bearing in mind the privacy of others.
• DO read and familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of our Summer and Winter Storage Agreements.
• DO notify Marina office when your vessel is absent from dock for any period longer than 24 hours.
• DO make sure that your mooring lines are adequate for your vessel, are in good condition and are secured properly at all times.
• DO firmly tie back all sailboats halyards away from mast to avoid the musical orchestra during windy conditions.
• DO pickup after your pet. (Metro By-Law).

and please ....

• DO NOT discard hazardous or pollutant waste in the Marina or any body of fresh water covered under the Canadian Water Protection Act.
• DO NOT discard batteries or waste oil in garbage cans. Place batteries beside can and dispose of waste oil at the oil storage facility in our yard. Please check with the office for more information.
• DO NOT barbecue on your dock. This can be hazardous and sometimes annoying to your neighbors.
• DO NOT litter. Please deposit all trash in the cans provided.

Boating Safety

Do

• Wear a lifejacket or PFD approved by Transport Canada.
• Head for the nearest safe anchorage or landing when a storm threatens. Avoid the temptation to buck it.
• Slow down when passing rowboats and canoes, especially in narrow water.
• Slow down in bad weather and when making sharp turns.
• Give your float plan to a responsible person.
• Assist any boat in distress. Watch for distress signals. If in doubt about a signal you have seen, investigate.
• Slow down when passing an area where divers may be working.
• Keep the bilges clean and free of oil, gasoline and rags. Vent any enclosed areas into the open air.
• Check the battery and its ventilation.
• Before starting an outboard motor, make sure it is set in neutral and in the straight-ahead position. A motor started in gear can cause a small boat to turn suddenly and capsize.
• Keep some spare clothing in a watertight plastic bag, plus a flashlight, whistle, knife, adequate first aid kit and emergency rations.
• Have on board the safety equipment required
• Carry an anchor and a sufficient length of cable, rope or chain (at least five times the average anchorage depth). Be sure that the inboard end of the line is fastened securely.
• (For children) Always wear a PFD near water.

Don't

• Stand up or change seats in a small boat, particularly when it is fully loaded. If it is necessary to move, crouch low, keep your weight on the centre line and hold onto both gunwales.
• Stand up when starting an out-board motor.
• Mix liquor and boating
• Sound your horn or use the spotlight unnecessarily.
• Wait until the last minute to signify your intention of obeying the collision regulations.
• Be a show-off.
• Buzz bathing beaches. Swimmers are hard to see in the water.
• Carry outdated charts and publications in your boat.
• Overload your boat.
• Anchor close to other boats.
• Cruise at high speed in or near an anchorage.

And

Do have a wonderful and safe summer season!