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Let’s talk about your boating behaviour by Ann McDiarmid

30 May 2014

  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  

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Gathering held to discuss how to keep lakes safe and quiet by Mary Beth Hartill Muskoka Weekender April 16th 2014

16 April 2014

The following article appeared in the Muskoka Weekender on April 16th, 2014 Gathering held to discuss how to keep lakes safe and quiet 

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Boat Sound Tutorial – Sandy Currie Chair, Policy & Research, Safe Quiet Lakes

16 March 2014

Background The sound that one hears when a powerboat passes by is influenced by: The speed of the vessel. The load carried in the vessel. The location of the load carried in the vessel. The shape of the hull of the vessel. The “drag” or “windage” of the superstructure of the vessel as it moves…

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2013 Survey Results Detailed Report

23 August 2013

Read the 2013 Survey Results Detailed Report PDF

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2013 Survey Results Summary Report

23 August 2013

Read the 2013 Survey Results Summary Report PDF

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OPP – Canoeing Safety

8 June 2013

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Boaters: remember to have a lifejacket for each rider

8 June 2013

by Stephannie Johnson, The Parry Sound Beacon Star – Friday, June 7th, 2013 – page 3A No life jacket charges – Police laid charges against a Norfolk County man after his boat was stopped on Whitefish Lake at 12:13 p.m. on June 1.  The 36-year-old was charged with no life jacket under the Canada Shipping Act. The same charges were laid on June…

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How to be a more respectful boater

8 June 2013

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…

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Renters need to know the rules of the road

5 May 2013

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…

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New PFD idea

5 May 2013

We had some work done on our dock while the ice was still in. Everything is quiet and serene on the lake right now but the boating season will begin heating up as soon as the ice is out. We are starting to build lists and we’re anticipating another fun summer at the cottage. One…

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