Quebec Safe Boating Awareness Week

Consult the list of activities.

Below you will find more information on each of the week’s themes. We also invite you to consult and download the Safe Boating Guide from Transport Canada.

The Quebec Safe Boating Awareness Week is made possible through the involvement of organizing committee and partners.

What is the best flotation device? The one you are wearing!

Wednesday June 16th

• Life jackets & PFDs (Personal Floatation Devices) Replacement? Too small? How many? Approved? Ace Boater
• Inflatable PFD – Personal Flotation Device restrictions in Canada, Ace Boater
• Choosing lifejackets and personal flotation devices (PFDs), Transport Canada

Plan before heading out!

Thursday June 17th

• Make a Pre-departure checklist before leaving on your boat! Ace Boater
• Preparation, Transport Canada

On the water, alcohol can capsize your day!

Friday June 18th

• Drinking alcohol and boating in Canada, Ace Boater
• Speed and impaired boating  Transport Canada

Don’t be a Cowboy, it doesn’t stop on a dime.

Saturday June 19th

Rules for safe navigation – Speed limits – Proper lookout – Wake – Swimmers in waterways, Ace Boater

If you want your children to be able to enjoy it for a long time, respect the environment.

Sunday June 20th

• Dumping of pollutants – Portable toilets, Ace Boater

Traffic is not just on the road…think about being respectful and courteous.

Monday June 21th

• Using courtesy and common sense, Ace Boater
• Locking Through Safely, Parks Canada

Having the right knowledge helps avoid many consequences!

Tuesday June 22th

• Proof of competency for recreational boaters, Transport Canada
• Find education resources for recreational boaters, Transport Canada
• FAQ – Permis de conduire un bateau moteur, par Carte bateau

A LONG WEEKEND OF ACTIVITIES

Awareness activities near the water, on the dock, and on the water as well as courtesy checks.

Friday, June 18th in the afternoon

• Parks Canada in collaboration with the SPVM and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Quebec) (Locking Through Safely)
  Courtesy checks at the Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue Canal
• Inshore Rescue Boat Service – CCG – Student
  Prevention kiosk at the Saurel marina
  

Saturday, June 19th and Sunday, June 20th

• Canot Kayak Quebec and Vérendrye Park
  Awareness-raising for Canot Camping La Vérendrye clients.
• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Quebec)
  About twenty units throughout the province will conduct courtesy checks.
• Inshore Rescue Boat Service – Canadian Coast Guard – Student Program
  6 teams located at the Vaudreuil, Longueuil, Trois-Rivières, Beaconsfield, St-Zotique and Sorel Lifeboat Stations will conduct courtesy checks.
• Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
  Approximately 30 teams across the province will be conducting courtesy checks.
• Valleyfield RCMP in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Quebec)
  Recreational boater awareness.
• Parks Canada in collaboration with the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Quebec) (Locking Through Safely)
  Courtesy checks at the Lachine Canal, Saint-Ours Canal, entrance and exit of the Chambly Canal.
• SPVM
  Saturday: courtesy checks in the upper part of the Port of Montreal and at the Alexandra Basin.
  Sunday: courtesy checks near the Lachine marina.
• Parks Canada in collaboration with the Inshore Rescue Boat Service – CCG – Student Program (Locking Through Safely)
  Saturday: courtesy checks at the Lachine Canal (lock #5).
  Sunday: courtesy checks at the Lachine Canal (lock #1).
• Parks Canada in collaboration with the SPVM (Locking Through Safely)
  Saturday: courtesy checks at the Lachine Canal (lock #1).
  Sunday: courtesy checks at the Lachine Canal (lock #5).

Organizing committee and partners