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Ba a A amt A SS i i i "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, May 1, 2001 - 19 2001 boating season; Catch the new wavel SAFE BOATING REGULATIONS All personal watercraft operators must have proof of Safe and enjoyable boating requires a combi- nation of appropriate knowledge, equipment and behavior. After listening to boaters from across the country, the Canadian Coast Guard, with the sup- port of Canada's personal watercraft manufactur- ers, has introduced a set of new rules for personal watercraft which are aimed at making boating safer and even more enjoyable. As of April 1, 1999, all personal watercraft oper- ators in Canada must now be at least 16 years old. or In addition, all operators of personal watercraft (16 Goreski's years or older), must have proof of operator com- Lakeside Recreation petency by Sept. 15, 2002. The new Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations will require that operators carry | re proof of competency with them at all times. Proof Getting Certified couldn't be easier! of competency can take one of three forms: o0]01]0 ci (= 010A O)VAST=Tol (Tp gl o ToT git ESTL0 [0 2 I. A pleasure craft operator card. 2. Proof of having taken a boating safety course prior to April 1, 1999. 3. A completed rental boat safety checklist. You can obtain an operator card by successful- ly completing an accredited safe boating course. Boaters also have the option of attempting the test from an accredited safe- boating course provider without first completing the safe boating course. for a list of accredited course providers in your area, visit the Coast Guard website at www.ccg.gcc.ge.ca or call 1-800-267-6687. By learning about your personal watercraft and its limits, knowing nautical rules on the water, and practicing safe boating techniques, you will increase your chances of staying safe on the water and you will enjoy the ride even more. e FULL DAY COURSE (starts at 9 a.m.) or TESTING ONLY (starts at 3 p.m.) e Buy an easy to read full colour Manual at the A \ GOLD SEAL Port Whitby Port Perry Canadian Tire Store. ad ALTERNATOR & Marina : - = STARTER SERVICE It couldn't be Simpler or more Rewarding #3-131 North Port Rd., Port Perry B S / Come to the Annual Discounts on Marine Insurance plus Tel: (905) 985-1545 OAT. SURVEY Discover Whitby FREE issues of magazines Auto/Marine/Industrial INSURANCE APPRAISALS Harbour Day ; Farm/Batteries 'For information or course registration Specializing in heavy duly May 26th, 2001~ 10am-4pm 3 | V 1-877-737-2223 Same a Service - Or Care. 301 Watson St. Whitby www.safeboater.com OPEN SATURDAYS 905-668-1900 ) Dockage Rates Starting at $377.%GST. BOAT RENTALS # Summer Docking & Winter Storage 2175 Whitfield Road, off Simcoe Street (2 miles north of Port Perry) (905) 985-2658 HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF EXOTICS Anglers and Boaters - You Can Help Harmful exotic species such as zebra mussels are often spread unknowingly - Here's how you can help stop lake-to-lake infestation. All Wakeboards, Water Skis, Tubes, Wetsuits, CLEARANCE PRICES! Authorized Dealer For Neptune Wakeboards ~ Iconn Skis MICA Wetsuits ~ Intensity Barefoot Straightline Ropes & Handles Call 1-899-267-6687 As lc fo ¥ D ave i | 1] 1] for more information on recent changes to flotation devices Tobe LiL Ri EE AR [0 LET XE 4 EPA PA | Jaen coo a> Canadil EHR LE LL EVECH UT EL EEL ITAL ai RR#1 Port Perry Inspect your boat, motor, trailer, and boating equip- ment (anchor, centreboards, rollers, axles) and remove any zebra mussels and other plants and animals that are visible before leaving any waterbody. Drain water from the motor, livewell, bilge and tran- som wells while on land before leaving the waterbody. Wash/dry your boat, tackle, downriggers, trailer, and other boating equipment to kill harmful species that were not visible at the boat launch. Some aquatic nui- sance species can survive more than two weeks out of water so it is important to: * rinse your boat and equipment that normally gets wet with hot tap water (greater than 40 degrees C); or » spray your boat and trailer with high pressure water (250 psi); or * dry your boat and equipment for at least five days before transporting to another waterbody. Empty your bait bucket on land before leaving any waterbody. Never release live bait into a waterbody, or release aquatic animals from one waterbody into the [=