September

Video: CBA Dinghy Poker Run

The Canadian Boater’s Alliance held their annual Dinghy Poker Run at the Delawana Inn this August after being rained out earlier in the year.  The weather was great this time around and everyone had a blast! 

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Mandatory life-jackets

Sadly, it was a solemn August for the province of Ontario as it saw eight people drown in its waterways.  Anytime there is a death/drowning on the water, it raises the debate about whether or not life-jackets should be mandatory for all boaters.  Macleans magazine raises some compelling arguments in a recent piece by Andrew Coyne entitled, “Drowning in simple-mindedness.”

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September In-Water Boat Show cancelled
The 2009 Toronto In-Water Boat Show will not run this September.
Show organizers have announced that, due to the economic downturn in the U.S. and resulting low inventory levels in Canada, local boat dealers and manufacturers thought it best to postpone this year’s Toronto In-Water Show. Organizers say the popular event will return for September 16 to 19, 2010.

Get the He** Out of the Galley

The warm summer weather finally showed up in August – better late than never! When the heat picks up, it’s no time to be running the stove in the galley.  With this in mind, Katherine Minton shares some delicious recipes… no heat required. Perfect for those hot Indian summer days.

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2009 Princecraft Svx 27 I/O

Sit down and relax on the luxurious Princecraft Svx 27 I/O. This pontoon is spacious and comfortable for long cruises around the lake but packs a powerful punch for high speed tours as well.

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Discover Lake Erie

Join Mike Milne on a cruising tour of Lake Erie as he starts in Buffalo, NY, and heads west towards the Detroit River, stopping at major cities on both sides of the border along the way.

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Liked the video? Purchase the entire Discover Lake Erie DVD HERE

PowerBoat Television airing on Global TV

Beginning on September 5th, PowerBoat TV will begin to air Saturday mornings on Global TV nationally across Canada so be sure to check your local listings to find out when it will air in your region.

Discover the Muskoka Lakes Now on Sale

The newest in our Discover series, Discover the Muskoka Lakes is scenic guide to touring lakes Muskoka, Rosseau and Joseph, as well as their many waterfront communities. It includes on water footage, helicopter aerials and chart integrations.

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Helpful Tips

PCOC Card September 15th

As of September 15, 2009, all boaters operating any motorized pleasure craft will require a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC).  Types of pleasure craft include: powerboats, personal watercraft (PWC), canoes and kayaks, sailboats or sailboards, airboats and hovercrafts.  Don’t get caught without one, be sure to get yours today.

Fuel Stabilizer

Now is the time to add fuel stabilizer to your boat.  Many boaters make the mistake of waiting till winterizing to add it to their tanks, but the best way is to add it in September to let it cycle through your engine before the cold weather hits.