New Canadian Boating Regulations Effective April 15th!

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First, let me assure you that if you have already completed your boaters exam and have your card- nothing changes for you, the card is “good for life.” If you have not yet completed your boaters exam you can complete it under the current rules and regulations up until midnight on the 15th. Use the promo code at the end of this post to save $10.

There are a number of new rules and regulations that are coming in to effect, the biggest being that boaters of any age operating any kind of motorized pleasure craft will be required to hold a valid license (even a canoe with an electric motor). In order to acquire a boating license all candidates must first past a mandatory 5 chapter online course and receive a minimum grade of 80% on each quiz at the end of each chapter. Once completed, they must also pass the open book online test comprised of 50 questions and receive a minimum grade of 75%.

See the official post from BoaterExam.com for the full details.

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Wavewalk Kayak Super Stability Demo

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We’ve covered the Wavewalk kayaks before, and this video is just as impressive as the last, if not just for the guy’s cardio. I feel tired just watching him! Definitely looks like a great fishing kayak that could handle some really big fish. I’d love to have one of these on the Toronto Islands, or better yet dropped out of a helicopter on to Little Vermilion. But now I’m just dreaming…

Campion To Build Bio-Boats For A Better Tomorrow

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Kelowna, BC based Campion Boats has begun work on the worlds first bio-resin, bio-diesel powered boat.

Campion Marine has been building high-performance sport boats and cruisers for 36 years. The company, at its facility in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, builds the Allante line of sport boats and cruisers, the Explorer sport utility water craft, Chase high-performance boats and the Svfara wake/surf towboats. They manufacture more than 37 models and 48 variations of boats ranging from 16 to 30 feet in length and market and sell their boats in more than 30 countries.

“I have wanted an ecologically friendly boat for some time, but the right combination has not been available until now.” says Hayhoe. “I have spent a lot of summers on the Muskoka lakes and I am impressed with Campion’s vision towards a more ecologically responsible boating experience. This will be an exciting project and I look forward to picking up my Campion bio boat from Campbell’s Landing and getting out on Lake Muskoka.” Gary Campbell of Campbell’s Landing Marina states, “We are extremely excited about this project.” Campbell’s Landing is located in Gravenhurst, Ontario on Lake Muskoka.