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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Common sense keeps you afloat on the waterways * Wear o Dfojacket or PFD approved by Trans- port Canada. e Head for the nearest safe anchorage or landing when a storm threatens. Avoid the temptation to buck it. * Slow down when pass- ing rowboats and canoes, especially in narrow wa- ters. * Slow down in bad weather and when mak- ing sharp turns. * Give your float plan to a responsible person. * Assist any boat in dis- tress. Watch for distress signals. If in doubt about a signal you have seen, in- vestigate. ° Slow down when pass- ing an area where divers may be working. e Johnson Outboards - OMC Cobra e Smokercraft, Larson e Mercruiser & Volvo e Yamaha Wave Runners e Keep the bilges clean and free of oil, gasoline and rags. Vent any en- closed areas into open air. ® Check the battery and its ventilation. * Before starting an out- board motor, 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 flash- light, whistle, knife, ade- quate first aid kit and emergency rations. e Have on board the safety equipment re- quired. e Carry an anchor and a sufficient length of cable, rope or chain (at least five times the average anchor- age depth). Be sure that the inboard end of the line is fastened securely. * (For children) - Al- ways wear a PFD near wa- ter. DON'T e Stand up or change seats in a small boat, par- ticularly 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. e Stand up when start- ing an outboard motor. e Mix liquor and boat- ing. e Sound your horn or use the spotlight unneces- sarily. e Wait until the last minute to signify your in- tention of obeying the col- lision regulations. * Be a show off. e Buzz bathing beaches. Swimmers are hard to see in the water. e Carry outdated charts and publications in your boat. e Overload your boat. * Anchor close to other boats. e Cruise at high speed in or near an anchorage. A view from above of Lake Scugog. The view shows the Port Perry Marina and government docks. Serving your boating needs at local shops e Boat Rentals » Slips & Storage * Fishing Tackle > AF * Snack Bar [> * Full Service Repairs "WE WORK SO YOU CAN PLAY" ON PORT = PERRY i Lakefront, Port Perry WN --= (905) 985-3236 Keep your kids safe Children should be encouraged to wear their life- jacket 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 designed specially for children; select 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 panic easily. Remember that a lifejacket or PFD is no substitute for adult supervision. Horseshoe-type lifebuoys are not approved by the Canadian Department of Transport. Series 1 Manufactured by: PLASTICS INC. 15400 Old Simcoe Rd., Port Perry LOL 11.8 (905) 985-8479 1-800-263-7943 FEATURES 0 Very easy to assemble 0 Choose your own deck material 0 Choose your own dock width with Series 1 floats. 0 Choose your own ramp and/or dock hardware. 0 Built in bumpers. 0 Moulded in black recycled polyethelyne where available. 0 Supplied with plastic lumber Boaters and watercraft enthusiasts have been taking advantage of the warm weather as of late to hit the waterways for the first time this season. Local dealers and mari- nas urge those on the lake to use care when operat- ing their vehicles and to ensure their boats are in top condition before hit- ting the lake. If boating or personal watercratt are your thing have your motor put into top working condition by one of the local shops. If the cottage is your ve- nue of choice, local mer- chants have all you need for your dock needs and if relaxing on the lake with a fishing rod is more your style all your bait and tackle needs can also be metlocally. AAA AA OL oo a a a UO OO OS SS SS SSS SSS SSS SSN Fishn' 2uddies Interested in Fishing? Haven't Tried? No Problem! If you are one of the many who enjoy the outdoors and would like to try Fishing. Then why not join the FISHN' BUDDIES as they will take you around Beautiful Lake Scugog You will embark on a 4 or 6 hour day on the lake, with a guide, all equipment, and Life Jackets supplied. $ 50 for 4 hours per person $ 70 for 6 hours per person maximum 3 persons To Book your Experience: Call Shawn of the Fishn' Buddies TLL L LWW WW AE AAR AAS AA NMA AAA ACA AAS AS RMA NAAN AANA AAA NAAR A NAR EY now at TAR REN BE ob CCE NEE