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 […]
Diesel Engine Theory & Maintenance – Redux
Last year I blogged about marine diesel engine training I took in the GTA. It’s not cheap but this course and it paid for itself in just one season and you get a great reference manual for your boat library. The people I recommended last year really enjoyed the training provided so I’m spreading the good […]
It’s Boat Show Season 2016
Happy New Year to one and all. The start of a new calendar also marks the beginning of a new boat show season. To kick things off the Skippers’ Plan team will be at the Toronto International Boat Show at what is now called the Enercare Centre formerly the Direct Energy Centre or the National […]
A Cautionary Tale From The Sharing Economy
One of my staff came across a disturbing Story on Buzzfeed about a young woman’s life that is now in tatters. This is a disturbing story about renting a boat through the boat sharing website Boatbound. It is recommended reading for anyone contemplating a boat sharing start-up in Canada or for any owner looking to use their […]
Sail Canada Awards Nominations
Nominations for the 2015 Sail Canada Awards will be accepted until December 1, 2015 All sailors and their supporters are invited to participate in recognizing Canada’s top sailors via the Annual Sail Canada Awards. Now is your chance to nominate outstanding sailors, athletes, coaches, instructors, race officials, volunteers and events that have contributed to the […]
Clipper Round the World Race Starts August 30, 2015
“This is one of the biggest challenges of the natural world and an endurance test like no other. With no previous sailing experience necessary, it’s a record breaking 40,000 nautical mile race around the world on a 70-foot ocean racing yacht. All that is asked of participants is a good level of fitness, an age […]
Port Credit Boat Show September 18-20
The 25th Port Credit In-Water Boat Show returns to Port Credit Harbour Marina in Mississauga, Ontario September 18 to 20. The Port Credit Boat Show is known in the industry as the ‘late season boat show to attend’. This year’s over 100 new and used power and sailboats will be on display. There will also […]
Welcome News for Boaters from Transport Canada
As of July 11th 2015, anyone can apply for a new pleasure craft license on-line or transfer an existing license if you purchase that boat. This new service is available for the general public and for boat dealers though one website. Please go to https://www.pcl-pep.snbservices.ca/1001/pubweb/default.aspx The licensing process was outdated and in need of an overhaul […]
Safe Boating Awareness Week
May 16 – 22 is North American Safe Boating Awareness Week This awareness campaign reminds us all to boat safely and responsibly now that we are at the beginning of boating season. This Victoria Day weekend remember the water is still very cold in most areas. Be sure you have sufficient PFD’s on board and […]
