If you have spent any time around sailors or other seafaring individuals, you may be familiar with the superstitions that surround changing the name of a boat. It is said that it is bad luck to switch out the moniker on a vessel, and as such, doing so should be avoided at all costs. Of…
Have you recently purchased a previously owned boat? While you are likely excited about your investment and the leisure opportunities it will afford you, you may also be interested in making it your own. Maybe you are planning to give it a new paint job, or add some other decorative elements to tailor it more…
If you are an avid boater, you may be known among your friends and family for having a carefree attitude. Being out on the water, cruising among the waves at your leisure, you may receive special enjoyment from being away from the rules of land. Sometimes, however, accidents can happen, and maybe your boat registration…
It is no mystery why so many boat owners are drawn to Ontario. With its staggering amount of freshwater lakes, this Canadian province is an outdoorsman’s paradise. Whether your interests are fishing-related, or you simply like to relax with friends and loved ones on the water, you could do a lot worse than taking your…
Every boat out on the water has a story to tell. If a boat has had multiple owners and been docked in multiple places, it may encapsulate the memories of many different adventures over the years. While this can add a romantic element to purchasing a previously owned boat, there are some practical matters and…
Are you an avid fan of the outdoors? Are you looking for a new way to spend time out in nature with your friends and family? Buying your own boat can be an effective gateway to hours of leisure and enjoyment. Alberta, with its scenic wilderness and bountiful waterways, is in many ways a logical…
One of the great things about boats is that they come in all shapes and sizes. While fundamentally accomplishing the same goal of traversing the water, a small canoe and, say, a large commercial barge can serve very different purposes. Just as vessels can play different roles, so too can their documentation needs vary. If…
One of the great things about boating is that it can be a lifelong hobbie. As your life evolves and changes, you can always count on your boat being there to take you out on the water and away from the stresses back on land. If your circumstances have changed to the point where you…
If you are new to boating, you might find yourself overwhelmed at how much there is to learn. Chances are, in searching for a boat to purchase, you received a crash course in the different types of pleasure craft that are out there. Provided you have acquired your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), you have…
Purchasing a boat can be a major investment. While the recreational possibilities are nearly endless when you own your own boat, such a vessel can come at a sizable cost. Beyond the price tag of the boat itself, you also need to consider docking fees and other maintenance costs. With such a high cost of…