Police launch boat safety program

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Power boat operators can be fined and ordered off the water if they don’t have a valid license

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“Every power-driven boat requires the operator to hold a valid pleasure craft operator’s license. Failing to provide a valid license could result in the operator being directed to shore and ticketed under the Small Vessel Regulations,” says Brett.

RCMP pass on the following safety tips:

If you cannot swim, stay out of the water and seek the shade instead.
Wear a personal flotation device. Tragedy can strike in an instant. Don’t assume that you will have time to put on a lifejacket.
Watch your speed. Don’t race to the lake and don’t race on the lake. Speed is a major contributor to incidents on the roadways and on the water.
Do not put your feet in fast moving water that is deeper than the length of your arm. If a foot becomes entrapped by rocky bottom in deep water, the current will eventually push the swimmer over face first into the water.
If you are going to a less-traveled area, let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
Always remember that alcohol and water don’t mix. Impaired driving laws are the same for operating a boat as they are for a vehicle.

For more information on safe boating visit the Canadian Safe Boating Council website.