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 […]
Canada 150 – Let’s Go Boating!

On July 1st Canada celebrates 150 years of Confederation and celebrations are planned throughout the year. Parks Canada is doing their partto celebrate the sesquicentennial by waiving lock fees for the entire year. This unique gift will allow boaters to explore – Canada’s historic inland waterways such as Rideau Canal, Trent Canal and several canals in […]
Get Out On The Water

You are invited to….. June 25th 2016 clubs and organizations across Ontario will be opening their doors to you so that you can try the sports of sailing and rowing. Get out on the water is brought to you by Ontario Sailing and ROWONTARIO and we will be with you every step of the way. Register […]
More About Flare Disposal Across Canada

Free Flare Disposal Events Scheduled Across Canada Last week Skippers’ Plan posted the Flare disposal sites in the Atlantic Provinces and now courtesy of Boating Business Magazine we can provide an update with every flare disposal site across Canada. Any flares you have that show a manufacture date of 2012 or earlier are expired. As soon as […]
Flare Disposal in Atlantic Canada

Flare Disposal The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons(CPS) in partnership with Transport Canada Marine Safety and C-I-L Orion Dealers have a project on education and awareness of safety equipment, the care and maintenance of that equipment and how to safely and effectively use and dispose of flares. Disposing of expired flares has been an ongoing […]
Skippers’ Plan Getting Better Once Again

New for 2016 we are pleased to announce enhancements to the Watercraft Policies we place with AVIVA Elite Insurance: Liability coverage available up to $2 million for an additional $10. The claims-free discount is now applicable to PWC’s The standard deductible for all PWC’s is now $500 reduced from the previous $750. But the GOOD news doesn’t […]
Rise of the Drones

There was a new product on exhibit at the Toronto Boat Show this year that has nothing to do with boats. They go by many different names including unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), drones, and quadcopters. Quadcopters in an assortment of sizes made their debut this year and judging from the brisk sales they are a hit with […]