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Skippers’ Plan Athlete of the Year at Sail Canada Rolex Awards
March 12th, 2019
Each year it is our honour to recognize excellence in sailing at the Sail Canada Rolex Awards. This year’s event was hosted at the Carlu in Toronto where Andrew Robertson presented the Skippers’ Plan Award to the top male and female sailors in Canada. This award recognizes the achievements of top Canadian sailors based on regatta results in… Read More »
Am I Required To Insure My Boat?
March 5th, 2019
Boat insurance is NOT required for private pleasure boats in Canada, but that doesn’t mean you don’t need it. If you have a loan on the boat, your bank will likely require proof of insurance. The bank will be identified as a lien holder on the policy which means if there is a total loss claim they… Read More »
Boat Insurance Polices: How to Read & Understand Them
February 11th, 2019
Boat insurance policies are not standardized like auto insurance so the coverage and terms can vary from one insurance company to the next. While the policy wordings do share common elements, there are six key components you should review and understand before you choose one boat insurance policy over another. 1. POLICY TYPE: There are… Read More »
NEW Compulsory Insurance Regulations For Boaters
January 10th, 2019
If you plan to use your boat for carrying passengers then you need to know about new regulations that make passenger liability insurance mandatory for marine passenger vessels. These regulation don’t affect you if you just use your boat for private pleasure. But if you use your boat for any of the following activities then the compulsory insurance regulations… Read More »
The boating season has begun! Toronto Boat Show | Jan 18-27
January 4th, 2019
It’s our favourite time of year, boat show season! The time when we can chat with boaters one-on-one – answer questions, deliver quotes – or just say hi, how was your summer boating? The Skippers’ Plan marine insurance specialists will be at the Toronto International Boat Show booth #1753 from January 18-27 at the Enercare… Read More »