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If in doubt about a signal you have seen, investigate. * Slow down when passing an area where divers may be working. * Keep the bilges clean and free of oil, gasoline and rags. Vent any make sure it is set in neutral and in the straight-ahead position. A motor started in gear can cause a small boat to turn and suddenly capsize. * Keep some spare clothing in a watertight plastic bag, plus a flashlight, whistle, knife, adequate first aid kit and emergency rations. * Have on board the safety equipment required. * Carry an anchor and a sufficient length of cable, rope or chain (at least five times the average anchorage depth). Be sure that the inboard end of the line is fastened securely. * (For children) Always wear a PFD near water. EH DON'T * Stand up or change seats in a small boat, particularly when it is fully loaded. If it is necessary to move, crouch low, keep your weight on the centre line and hold onto both gunwhales. * Stand up when starting an outboard motor. * Mix liquor and boating. * Sound your horn or use the spotlight unnecessarily. * Wait until the last minute to signify your intention of obeying the collision regulations. * Be a show off. * Buzz bathing beaches. Swimmers are hard to see in the water. * Carry outdated charts and publications in your boat. * Overload your boat. * Anchor close to other boats. * Cruise at high speed in or near an anchorage. Ye EVERYBODY'S DOIN' IT. BOMBARODIER Ke) wv VY, SE Bo Now! PVN NN DESIGNED TO PUMP ADRENALINE Versatile, family machines on display, Come in & see them » Full line of watercraft accessories * Large inventory of SeaDoo Line-up » Wide selection of water vehicle trailers Expenenced SeaDoo technicians CALL US FOR YOUR BEST PRICE! LJ XBRIDGE S MALL IE NGINES LTD. HWY. 47 S. & DOUGLAS RD., UXBRIDGE 852-5884 SALES HOTLINE CLPALLL Outboards, MerCruiser, Evinrude, Force by Mercu outboards, Javelin ON boats and ProCraft Mercury boats as well as Monark Mer- cury Marine. Sales and service of per- sonal watercraft is also a specialty. Trained service techni- cians are on hand to solve all engine troubles. The team has received awards for out- standing service by Mercury Marine, Polaris and ONC Uxbridge Small Engines, offers a wide variety of both new and used Sea Doos, as well as Northtrail trailers. The business provides sales and service to Honda outboards as well as service to other models, by factory- trained technicians. Uxbridge Small Engines has a wide selection of cloth- ing to set boaters on their way, including life jackets, wetsuits, boots and gloves. Uxbridge Small Engines is located on Highway 47 S. and Douglas Road. Those who find wooden and antique boats the way to go Woodwind Yachts, in Nes- Keep your children safe on the water Children should be encour- aged to wear their lifejacket or PFD at all times. They should learn how to put them on and try them out in the water. Some lifejackets and PFDs are de- signed specially for children; se- lect the one that best suits your child's size and weight. Because of the way their body weight is distributed, children do not float well in a face up position and tend to paniceasily. Remember that a lifejacket or PFD is no substitute for adult supervision. Horseshoe-type lifebuoys are not approved by the Canadian Department of Transport. tleton, specializes in refur- bishing and restoring clas- sics. The master craftsmen of Woodwind Yachts are dedi- cated to exceptional quality restoration repairs and refin- shing of the boats. With a resurgence in wood- en boats, Woodwind Yachts can offer a boat with charac- ter and charm and less ub- keep than most expect. Woodwind Yachts current- a line of marine supplies, such as paints, varnish, ep- oxles, caulking, fasteners and lumber for those wish- ing to do it themselves. The busines prides itself on professionally restoring fine wooden watercraft to pristine condition. Having a custom-made top can be a complement to your boat. Port Perry Auto Glass cus- tom creates mooring covers, WEST SHORE MARI Fishing Boat & Motor Rentals Summer Docking & Winter Storage Marine Parts & Accessories Brokerage Boat Sales (new & used) Full service marina offering the following quality marine products. Boat Slips & Storage available all year. Godfrey Pontoon Boats LZ (oli) = AYA0) 9) V4 0) atid MARINE PENTA 2175 Whitfield Road, off Simcoe Street 2 miles north of Port Perry) tops, cushion, cockpit cov- Turnto Page 6 ly has more than 25 wooden project boats for sale. e company also carries A view from above Lake Scugog, overlooking downtown Port Perry. 215 Water St., Lakefront, Port Perry (905) 985-3236 b£& LA RSON | BOATS A Snack Bar A Slips A Storage A Sales A Boat & Watercraft Rentals A Full Service Centre for: Johnson OUTBOARDOS I RC merCruizes ------) N (205) 985-2658 AE aR rE rN ETE Ar A a aru -