Canadian Safe Boating Council

• Boating safety reminders with long weekend here, sales soaring

  Saturday marks the beginning of Safe Boating Awareness Week, which coincides with the May long weekend.

  Canada

  May 22, 2021
  
• OPP launch road, water safety initiative ahead of Victoria Day long weekend

  OPP are unveiling their safe road and safe boating awareness week starting Thursday morning at Ontario Place, ahead of Victoria Day long weekend.

  Canada

  May 16, 2019
  
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• CSBC and OPP launch ‘Operation Dry Water’ for long weekend

  In an effort to raise awareness and reduce alcohol- and drug-related deaths, the CSBC and the OPP are launching "Operation Dry Water" for the sixth consecutive year.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2018
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• Calgary police, safety group remind boaters of danger of being impaired on the water

  Operation Dry Water is launching ahead of the August Heritage Day long weekend, reminding boaters of the dangers of being impaired while on a vessel.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2018
• Most boating and drowning deaths involve drinking, says Lifesaving Society

  The majority of boaters who drown in Manitoba waterways saw alcohol contribute to their deaths, says the Lifesaving Society.

  Health

  Jul 30, 2018
• Don’t mix boats and booze this May long weekend: safety advocates

  For a lot of people, the May long weekend is their first time back on the water this year and there is temptation to crack open a cold one -- but safety advocates advise otherwise.

  Canada

  May 21, 2017
• Sober boating and safe boating, are you practicing the right boating methods?

  Hitting the lake for the long weekend? Do you know all the rules, regulations and tips to stay safe out there on the water?

  Canada

  Jul 30, 2016
• 5 tips to stay safe on the water this summer

  The Lifesaving Society said there were 28 drowning deaths in Alberta in 2014 and 15 drowning deaths in 2015.

  Education

  Jul 2, 2016
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• Alcohol a factor in almost half of all Ontario boating deaths: OPP

  The majority of all boating deaths are preventable. That's the message police are trying to hammer home ahead of the August long weekend.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2014