Boating in Manitoba

The Best Lakes for Boating in Manitoba, Canada

Armed with your protective layer of sunscreen, you get onboard your boat. The sun is shining bright, and there’s a light breeze, making it the perfect weather for boating. You crack open your beer can and relax on the cushioned seat on your boat’s deck as your friends dive into the lake’s warm water. For…

Maintaining An Aluminum Dock

Tips on Maintaining An Aluminum Dock

Deciding which boat dock material to buy can be a little tricky. For example, you might like the natural look and feel of wood. Though it’s an affordable dock material, it becomes quite costly due to its maintenance. It must be sealed regularly to keep it waterproof and safe from mold. Plastic is not considered…

Boating Etiquettes

Boating Etiquettes

Boating etiquette has been taught for more than hundreds of years. There are some rules set in stone that are enforced by law. Others are just good manners, sort of like when you first move into a house and see your neighbor on the street. Good etiquettes indicate you wave at them as a way…

Tender Boat

Everything You Need to Know About a Tender Boat

Most cruise ships don’t get the ease to approach a dock for disembarking. Some docks have narrow, shallower waterways, making navigation impossible or tricky for passenger ships. Some ships are too big for a port, so docking is not an option. As a result, the cruise ships anchor a small distance from the shore in…

Safe Boating Tips

Safe Boating Tips

Safe Boating Tips. Did you know that in 2020, there was an increase in boat buying in Canada? Sadly, COVID struck shortly after, and many people were instructed to stay in their houses. As a result, flights to many tourist countries were canceled, and activities in certain areas were stopped. When signs of the pandemic…

Aluminum vs Wood Docks

Aluminum vs Wood Docks

If you live in Ontario, you are probably familiar with most of the lakes here. A quick search online will reveal that the following lakes are considered the best for boating: The Great Lakes 30,000 Islands, Georgian Bay The Trent-Severn Waterway The 1,000 Islands – St Lawrence River The Muskoka Lakes The Rideau Canal The…

Which Life Jacket Is the Best

Which Life Jacket Is the Best?

Ski vests, life vests, and life jackets are commonly used for personal floatation devices (PFDs). As the name says, a life jacket allows the wearer to stay afloat in case they fall off the boat. PFDs are also worn during watersports to prevent accidental drowning. There are different life jackets for kids and adults, and…

Best Dock Material

What Is the Best Dock Material?

If you are planning to get a new dock for your lake house, we have plenty of suggestions. The type of construction material you choose will play an important role in its durability. One of the things that many dock owners are concerned about is maintenance. They don’t want to spend thousands of dollars and…

Advice for First-Time Boaters

Advice for First-Time Boaters

All new boaters gather around because we are about to tell the tales of boating safety. You probably feel slightly overwhelmed if you recently rented or purchased your first boat. Don’t worry because that’s how all boaters feel. Some are afraid of making the wrong turn. Some are afraid they might get stranded in the…