Sail Canada Celebration of Sailing 2024

Celebrating Excellence at the Sail Canada Celebration of Sailing: Gallagher Skippers’ Plan Athlete of the Year Awards At Gallagher Skippers’ Plan, we believe in fostering a vibrant and supportive community for Canadian sailors. This commitment was on full display at the Sail Canada Celebration of Sailing event held on July 12, 2024 at Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club (ABYC). This […]

SRVS Becomes CBP ROAM App For Boaters Traveling to U.S.

  The US Customs and Border Protection announced in August that the SVRS (Small Vessel Reporting System) will no longer be in service and float plans will no longer be accepted. Boaters can continue to report their arrival via the designated telephone reporting numbers or download the CBP ROAM (U.S. Customs and Border Protections’s Reporting Offsite […]

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 […]

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 […]

Sail Canada Awards Nominations

Sail Canada's Rolex Sailor of the Year | Skippers' Plan Boat Insurance

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 […]