Boating Rules
How to Boat Safely and Enjoyably at Night OpEd
Here is a terrific article and safety tips from our colleague Scott Ferguson about the joys and dangers of night boating – and tips that will help you enjoy boating after dark safely. HOW TO BOAT SAFELY AND ENJOYABLY AT NIGHT Scott Ferguson Most of us have heard of tragic boating events at night. Running…
Read MoreAngelo Viola talks about No Wake zones with Safe Quiet Lakes
Angelo Viola talks about No Wake zones with Safe Quiet Lakes http://odjradio.com/outdoor-journal-radio-july-14-2018/
Read More2016 Quiet Campaign Video
A joint media campaign between Safe Quiet Lakes and the Ontario Provincial Police One of our most important communications initiatives this year was production of a short 3.5 minute video that provides an overview of what our organization is about, and how we are working with the OPP to make our lakes safer and quieter.…
Read MoreA summer with Safe Quiet Lakes – by John Joseph Mitchell – The Muskokan – Sept 12 2014
The following article appeared in The Muskokan on Friday, September 12th, 2014 – written by John Joseph Mitchell.
Read MoreBoater’s Code – August 29th, 2014 – The Muskokan page 4
Let’s talk about your boating behaviour by Ann McDiarmid
The following article appeared on May 30th, 2014 in The Muskokan (page 5 & 7) and in the Bracebridge Examiner. Let’s talk about your boating behaviour by Ann McDiarmid
Read MoreHow to be a more respectful boater
As the summer boating season begins, many Muskokans may find their boating skills somewhat rusty. Before venturing out on to the water, we should all refresh ourselves on the rules of the road and how to be a more respectful boater. Three of the most frequent complaints that the Muskoka Lakes Association and other cottage…
Read MoreRenters need to know the rules of the road
I applaud what you’re trying to do and I hope your efforts will lead to some much needed new regulations and better enforcement. There’s a real problem with boat and jet ski rentals and making sure the the renters know what they’re doing. I’ve seen a rental company delivering jet skis at our marina several…
Read MoreSki Safe – A Cautionary Tale
This is a true story from Little Lake Joseph a few years ago .The names have been changed. Friday is here at last and Dad should be arriving at the cottage soon. He promised me that he would take me water skiing as soon as he arrived. Mom has made Dad’s favourite dinner but she…
Read MoreSailboat Right-Of-Way
We’ve been sailing this boat for over 70 years and while most powerboaters are respectful, there are too many who don’t seem to understand that a sailboat has right of way over power boats at almost all times — no matter what direction they are approaching each other from. The only exceptions are that a…
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