RCMP will be out on lakes and rivers

As we enjoy the first long weekend of the summer, now is a great time to upgrade the knowledge you need to operate a boat safely on the water.  That from John Witzing, Director Of Marketing at Boatsmart! Canada.  He says you can never be too prepared and if you don't have your Pleasure Craft Operator Card, now is the time.  As of april 15th there is a new exam with more questions, and it increases the importance of boater safety knowledge.

Witzing notes there are approximately 100 boating fatalities each year in Canada and roughly 6000 non-fatal injuries, most of which are preventable.  He says taking the course, writing the exam, and acquiring the Pleasure Craft Operator Card will help you obtain the skills to boat safely with friends and family this summer.