Unexpected arrival at The Toronto International Boat Show
Excerpt from today’s exhibitor newsletter Welcome Aboard #boatshowbaby! Opening weekend almost had a bit too much excitement on Saturday when one of our show visitors went into labour – coincidentally near the New Boater Welcome Centre! Several hours after Mom Heather was whisked away in an ambulance, Colin Junkin took to social media, thanking Toronto […]
The New Product Showcase at TIBS 2015
At the Toronto International Boat Show (January 10-18) my primary role is to meet with existing clients, introduce my outstanding staff of insurance professionals to potential new clients and provide insurance quotes for all. This is the most important 10 day show in our calendar and a good show can really make your year. It is also the […]
Marine Diesel Engine Theory, Maintenance and Repair Course
This was my first year as owner of a sailboat with a diesel engine. After one season I know I need additional training that you just can’t get from books or videos. This is an expensive piece of kit and too valuable for trial and error maintenance techniques. I received notice about a diesel engine course […]
Can’t Go Boating? Take a course.
Who says there’s no such thing as winter boating in Canada? Of course, if you’re a live aboard or a west-coast boater then you’re in the water all winter. But if you’re like most Canadian boaters, you’ve sadly put your boat away for the winter and started counting the days until launch. Just because its […]
The Boat Claims of Winter
It is a common misconception in the boating community that once boats are hauled out for winter storage that they are much safer. Our claims statistics tell a different story. Here is my list of the Top Claims of Winter Theft. The week after haul out and the week before launch are active times for thieves. […]
The Trouble With Hurricane Holes
If you are going south and your severe weather plan is to head to the closest hurricane hole be prepared for higher insurance premiums. A lot of people I speak to are surprised to discover this fact. A hurricane hole is a relatively safe place to run from a tropical cyclone – unless it is crowded with […]
The Infamous $2 Million Bungee Cord Lawsuit
I was in the garage securing some boat gear with a bungee cord this morning. As the cord slipped harmlessly from my hand it reminded me of an incident at Lake Muskoka in 1999. Back then two friends were putting a 17 foot runabout on a trailer after a pleasant day of boating. A bungee […]
Five Types of Coverage That May Surprise
I would guess that less than 5% or people actually read their boat insurance policy and even fewer fully understand what it all means. If you are in the majority then you need to ensure you are using a trusted and knowledgable insurance broker. In this post I’m going to share 5 elements of your […]
Sailboat Rigging & Maintenance
In 2014 we saw even more dismasting claims due to age and worn out old rigging. This blog entry is copied from my previous blog because the message is not getting out to sailors. Sailboats over 15 years old that still have the original wire rigging have a high rate of rigging failures and dismastings each year. […]
New to Boating? You need to visit TIBS
Did you know that 25 – 30% of the people attending the Toronto International Boat Show each year are new to boating and/or first time attendees? In 2015 new boaters visiting the show ( January 10-18, 2015) should make their first stop at the New Boater Welcome Centre. This is where first-timers can speak to unbiased experts who will […]
