New Abandoned Vessel Act Worth Watching
Transport Canada issued a news release on October 30: Government of Canada marks the one-year anniversary of the Oceans Protection Plan and introduces the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act. It makes for interesting reading. Who can complain about a plan to “improve environmental protections and increase economic opportunities through tourism and fishing”. I’m not […]
Could it happen here? (And if it did, am I covered?)
With all the devastation in the eastern Caribbean a natural question to ask is ‘is our boat in that kind of risk?’ In Canada, the answer is largely ‘no’ but there is always a chance. There have been more than 60 recorded instances of tropical cyclones in Canada. Twenty-five of those occurred from 1995 to […]
FAQ: Deductibles and Boat Claims
There is a bit of confusion and misinformation circulating regarding deductibles for insurance. I have dedicated this post to addressing the most common misconceptions and frequently asked questions. Why are there deductibles on an insurance policy? The deductible is the amount or portion that you will have to pay on any claim. These exist in insurance […]
NEW Boating Apps
From weight loss to managing your grocery list, there is an app for just about everything! To be honest, I find some apps really useful. Sail Canada and Discover Boating recently launched great phone and iPad apps for boaters. Not only do these apps provide important boating information that is easy to access, search, book mark […]
High Water Levels: Tips for Boating Safely
Parks Canada has delayed the start of the 2017 boating season for the Rideau Canal and Trent Severn Waterway until Friday, May 26. Both waterways are closed to all boat traffic while all forms of water-based activity are discouraged. ‘According to Parks Canada, the closure will help protect boaters while preventing further shoreline erosion and property damage […]
Rick Mercer Chats Boat Insurance with Skipper’s Plan
Just about every Canadian outside the sphere of politics loves Rick Mercer like they love slamming back a double-double and rolling up the rim. Most politicians enjoy watching their opponents being dissected in one of Rick’s Rants but few dare to engage the political satirist for fear of becoming the punch line. When I saw Rick and his camera crew approaching the […]
How To Buy Boat Insurance (Part 2)
Buying boat insurance is easy right? If you know what to look for it is but for first time boat owners the process can appear a bit confusing . If you are buying your first boat I would like to offer some tips so you avoid the common mistakes of first time buyers. In my […]
2016 Rolex Sailor of the Year | Sail Canada
John McRoberts and Jackie Gay – 2016 Rolex Sailor of the Year Saturday, February 4, 2016 – Toronto, ON On Saturday night, John McRoberts and Jackie Gay of Royal Victoria Yacht Club were honoured with the most prestigious National sailing award of the year at the Carlu in Toronto, Ontario. The SKUD team were recognized […]
How to Buy Boat Insurance ( Part 1)
Our primary role as your insurance broker is to shop the market on your behalf to obtain the best coverage at the best price. We are also here as your advocate and adviser on many issues related to boat ownership. However, some people miss out on our free service and advice because they leave insurance […]
Halifax Boat Show Poker Run
Halifax International Boat Show IN SHOW Poker Run Source: Canadian Yachting News Let’s have some fun!! On Thursday, Friday AND Sunday at the Halifax International Boat Show, join in and play the poker run at this year’s boat show. Simply pick up your score sheet and envelope at the Discover Boating Booth and visit the […]
