NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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KIRKLAND LAKE - Members of the Kirkland Lake Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) want to ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable boating season.
May 18 to May 24, 2019, is Safe Boating Week and the OPP will be patrolling the waterways to ensure boaters are in compliance with the vessel regulations.
On those beautiful sunny days, most of us want to get out on the water to use our boats. Just remember that any vessel being underway that has any type of motor, requires the operator to possess a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC) or proof of competency equivalence.
Five key points to remember are:
- Wear a PFD or lifejacket
- Boat sober
- Take a boating course
- Be prepared - Both you and your vessel
- Be wary of the dangers of cold water immersion
- Remember, impaired operation on the water carries the same fines and penalties as on the highway! No Drinking and boating.
Help keep our waterways safe for everyone.
To become informed about boating safety and to view instructional videos about safety equipment, life jacket inspections, vessel loading, pre-departure checks, and more, please visit the Canadian Safe Boating Council website.
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