Cottages are fun but they can be expensive to maintain. Renting out your cottage is a great way to make some extra cash to be put towards those expenses. Here are some tips to assist you before renting out your cottage and handing over the keys. Check your current...
Ontario does not have a law that requires you to carry insurance on your boat or PWC. This is why you don't get a liability (pink) slip with your boat insurance policy as you do with your auto insurance. Even though boat insurance is not required, you may still be...
Cottages are fun but they can be hard to keep up. Here are 5 tips to maintaining your cottage during the summer. Roofing Wind, tree branches and ice can damage your cottage roof. Do a visual inspection of the roof every time you visit the cottage. Remove loose...
Did you know that Ontario does not have a law requiring you to carry insurance on your boat or jetski? Here are 9 things you should know about boat insurance. Boat insurance is not mandatory in Ontario Ontario does not have a law that requires you to carry...
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons (CPS) is a non-profit organization that has been connecting boaters for 76 years. The CPS offers a variety of classroom based Boating Safety and Navigation courses at locations across Canada. Courses include the...
The start of fall signals the end of cottaging season and the closure of the cottage. Closing up your cottage in the fall is important because you never know what sort of winter damage will occur before next spring. Take a couple of days before you close it up to...
As of September 15, 2009 all boaters are required to have the Pleasure Craft Operator Card in order to operate a powered watercraft. There is no grandfather clause or age exemption – this law applies to all boaters. Powered watercraft includes watercraft fitted...
Is the insurance company asking for a marine survey by a qualified marine surveyor? Check out our handy list of marine surveyors in Ontario. Visit ingagemarine.ca for an up-to-date list of marine surveyors in Ontario.Lloyds Register America Inc. Burlington Barry...
There is nothing like a boat show in the Spring to get you excited for the boating summer ahead. Here is a list of Spring boating shows in Canada. Boat Shows in January Toronto International Boat Show - Ontario www.torontoboatshow.com Boat Shows in February Calgary...
New to boating? Find out the meaning of those boat and watercraft classifications. RUNABOUTS These are smaller boats capable of being trailered, hauled or launched using automobiles of suitable power. Utility - length 14' to 18', power outboard 10HP to 90HP The...
