2018 Kelowna Boat Show
Welcome to the 23rd annual Kelowna Yacht Club Boat Show. We are excited that you are joining us to experience everything this spectacular event has to o er.
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VISIT OUR CLUBHOUSE DURING THE BOAT SHOW<br />
SATURDAY APRIL 28, 10AM – 5PM<br />
SUNDAY APRIL 29, 10AM – 4PM<br />
1370 WATER ST, KELOWNA<br />
Entry by donation<br />
kelownayachtclub.com/boatshow
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CONTENTS<br />
GREETINGS<br />
05<br />
KELOWNA FISHING DERBY<br />
06<br />
EXHIBITOR LIST<br />
8-9<br />
FLOOR PLAN<br />
10-11<br />
18th ANNUAL BLIND FISHING DERBY<br />
12<br />
PLAY SAFE ON THE WATER<br />
16<br />
5 WATERSPORTS SAFETY TIPS<br />
20<br />
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GREETINGS<br />
kelownayachtclub.com/boatshow<br />
which is available to the public – we have sailing<br />
classes for children as young as four years old!<br />
We also offer Adult Learn to Sail lessons, group<br />
and private lessons too – all these resources are<br />
available to our members and to the public.<br />
E<br />
Our clubhouse is open to all this weekend during<br />
the <strong>Boat</strong> <strong>Show</strong> hours so please come in and<br />
join us for lunch or simply have a look around.<br />
Membership has its privileges and when you<br />
join our club, you also are gaining access to<br />
many other clubs around the world through<br />
our reciprocal agreements. We have a variety of<br />
memberships types available that range from a<br />
boating membership to a social membership.<br />
Welcome to the 23rd annual <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club<br />
<strong>Boat</strong> <strong>Show</strong>. We are excited that you are joining us<br />
to experience everything this spectacular event<br />
has to offer.<br />
Funds raised from the <strong>Boat</strong> <strong>Show</strong> go towards<br />
installing or maintaining the 32 public access<br />
mooring buoys on Okanagan Lake located from<br />
Raymer Bay to Caesar’s Landing. Your entrance<br />
fee donations support the Youth Sailing School,<br />
Our Conference Services team will also be<br />
available to show you our banquet facilities. Both<br />
members and non-members have access to the<br />
best patio and conference services rooms in the<br />
Okanagan when hosting an event at the club.<br />
If you should have any questions while you are<br />
here, one of our many volunteers or staff will be<br />
able to assist you — just look for the blue shirts!<br />
Enjoy the show!<br />
Don McEachern<br />
Commodore, <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club<br />
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BY STEVE FENNELL<br />
KELOWNA SUMMER FISHING DERBY<br />
SETS THE STAKES AT $4000<br />
To ensure accuracy, a custom,<br />
event ruler is used to determine<br />
the length of every rainbow<br />
caught. Once recorded,<br />
the fish is released.<br />
KNOWN FOR BEING HOME to some of the<br />
largest Rainbow Trout in the region, Okanagan<br />
Lake once again sets the stage the annual <strong>Kelowna</strong><br />
Summer Fishing Derby, scheduled over Father’s<br />
Day weekend, June 16, <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
Hosted by The Sport Fishing Guide and Rodney’s<br />
Reel Outdoors, the derby is held at Rose’s<br />
Pub downtown <strong>Kelowna</strong>, (beside The Water St.<br />
<strong>Boat</strong> Launch) and offers a grand payout of $4,000<br />
for the longest rainbow landed by registered anglers.<br />
Second and third place winners receive<br />
$1,000 and $500.<br />
Open to all ages, the catch-and-release tournament<br />
is held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. when all<br />
fish need to be measured and recorded. To ensure<br />
accuracy, a custom, event ruler is used to determine<br />
length and anglers are required to show<br />
their derby wristbands (given out at registration)<br />
when entering their catch. Once recorded, the<br />
fish is then released.<br />
Other Stipulations of the<br />
Event Include:<br />
• The prizes are based on the length of the trout<br />
only.<br />
• Anglers can fish the entire lake.<br />
• Catch and release practices are required.<br />
Registration is held at Rose’s Pub, June 15 from<br />
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. (If you register online, you<br />
can pick up your registration package at Rose’s<br />
Pub).<br />
Additionally, the entry fee is $65 and in the<br />
event of cancellation or it needs to be re-scheduled,<br />
each participant will be notified in writing.<br />
The full entry fee will be reimbursed.<br />
FOR ALL THE DETAILS VISIT<br />
www.kelownafishingderby.com<br />
or to register online visit Rose’s Pub<br />
at www.rosespub.com.<br />
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EXHIBITOR LIST<br />
Exhibitor Name Phone # Website<br />
Absolute Classics Marine Ltd 2507620001 absoluteclassicsmarine.com<br />
Andres Car Audio 2508601975 andreselectronicexperts.com<br />
Antique & Classic <strong>Boat</strong> Society<br />
Artistic Awning 2508613855 artisticawning.com<br />
Aqua Marine Valet 2507640808 missiongroup.ca/aqua-marine-valet<br />
Atlantis Marine 2504912023 atlantismarine.ca<br />
Banner Recreation & Marine 2509792889 bannerrec.com<br />
BC Sailing Association 6043333628 bcsailing.bc.ca<br />
Burton Marine Pile Driving Inc. 7787556600 burtonpiledriving.com<br />
Canadian Power & Sail Squadron 2503173219 cpsokanagan.ca<br />
CapriCMW Insurance Services 2508602426 capricmw.ca<br />
Cherry Hill Coffee 2508614733 cherryhillcoffee.com<br />
Copper Island Docks 2506753007 copperislanddocks.com<br />
Dockside Marine Centre Ltd 2507653995 docksidemarine.com<br />
Dolphin Insurance 6042619200 dolphininsurance.com<br />
Downtown Marina Inc 2507635599 kelownadowntownmarina.com<br />
Disabled Saling Assocation 7782146750 disabledsailingkelowna.ca<br />
Dycks Mobile Shrink Wrap Inc 8883829727 Dycksmobileshrinkwrap.com<br />
EZ-Dock Okanagan 2504702235 ezdockokanagan.com<br />
Fire And Rescue Emergency <strong>Boat</strong>s<br />
Free Spirit Marine 7804367830 freespiritmarine.com<br />
Go With The Wind Cruises 2507635204 gowiththewind.com<br />
Insta Dock Inc 7804458484 instadock.ca<br />
Johnston Meier Insurance<br />
Agencies Group - Marine Division 6049449577 jmins.com<br />
Karralea Marine And Accessories 6043303142 sideshift.com<br />
Kelland Watercraft Inc. 2505851482 sealegs.com<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club 2507623310 kelownayachtclub.com<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yamaha & Marine 2507631010 kelownayamaha.ca<br />
KP Carpet Binding 2507644195 kpcarpetmatting.ca<br />
Lakesurf Okanagan 2504864865 facebook.com/lakesurfrentals<br />
Malibu Marine 2508629422 malibumarine.com<br />
Martin Motor Sports 2508604232 martinmotorsports.ca<br />
McKinley Beach Marina 2509805555 mckinleybeach.ca<br />
McLellan F1 2504690323 www.facebook.com/mclellanf1/<br />
MobileWorks Electronics 2508788470 mobileworkselectronics.com<br />
Ogopogo Mini Donuts<br />
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Okanagan And Similkameen<br />
Invasive Mussel Species 8779527277 oasiss.ca<br />
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Okanagan Yacht Tours 2503533010 yachtlife.ca<br />
Orchard Ford 2508601000 orchardford.com<br />
Paradise Dock And Lift Inc 2505038630 paradisedocklift.com<br />
Scrub Captain 2502150608 scrubcaptain.com<br />
Sea-Dog <strong>Boat</strong> Sales & Service 2508364567 seadogboatsales.com<br />
Seca Surf & Marine Inc. 2504699462 secamarine.com<br />
Select Coatings & Polishing Ltd. 2503174483 scpolishing.ca<br />
Shoreline Pile Driving 2507697694 shorelinepiledriving.com<br />
Specialty Marine Canvas 7783633006 specialtymarinecanvas.com<br />
Sunrise Docks 7788281521 sunrisedocks.ca<br />
Swellfish Outdoor Equipment Co. 6044844800 swellfish.co<br />
Telus 8665582273 telus.com/purefibre<br />
The Paddle Lifestyle 8886062737 thepaddlelifestyle.com<br />
Twin Anchors Houseboats 2508362450 twinanchors.com<br />
Western <strong>Boat</strong> Lift, Dock & Trailer Inc. 7804589767 westernboatlift.ca<br />
West <strong>Kelowna</strong> Marine 7787542628 westkelownamarine.com<br />
Wizard Lake Marine 7784840035 wizardlakemarine.com<br />
Zone Garage, Okanagan/Schuswap 2503519465 okanagan.zonegaragebc.ca<br />
CLUBHOUSE FLOORPLAN<br />
Kelland Watercraft Inc. 26<br />
Insta Dock Inc. 27<br />
Ogopogo Mini Donuts - Food Truck 28<br />
McLellan F1 29<br />
Wizard Lake Marine 30<br />
Orchard Ford 31<br />
CapriCMW Insurance Services 32<br />
Specialty Marine Canvas 33<br />
Telus 34<br />
Grass<br />
34<br />
36<br />
32<br />
33<br />
Club<br />
Entrance<br />
31<br />
Boardwalk<br />
35<br />
30<br />
29<br />
26<br />
Cherry Hill Coffee 35<br />
Canadian Power & Sail Squadron 36<br />
Invasive Species Society 37<br />
BC Sailing Association 38<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club Sailing Program 39<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club Merchandise 40<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club Membership 41<br />
37<br />
38<br />
39<br />
27<br />
28<br />
30 Minute<br />
Parking Stalls<br />
40<br />
Front<br />
Desk<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club Hospitality Inc.<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club Lounge & Patio<br />
Club<br />
Entrance<br />
UPDATED — April 12, <strong>2018</strong><br />
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KELOWNA YACHT CLUB<br />
Absolute Classics (4) E 1,3,5,7 Martin Motor Sports (12) E 2-24 even<br />
Antique & Classic <strong>Boat</strong> Society E 8-19 odd McKinley Beach A 7<br />
Atlantis Marine (15) C 10-23,25 Okanagan Yacht Tours Inc E 23<br />
Copper Island Docks A 2 Seca Surf & Marine (8) C 1-8<br />
EZ-Dock Okanagan A 6 Sunrise Docks A 10<br />
Go With the Wind A 14 Swellfish Outdoor Equipment (4) A 1,3<br />
E<br />
MARTIN MOTOR SPORTS<br />
Dock<br />
Yacht<br />
Tours<br />
ANTIQUE &<br />
CLASSIC BOATS<br />
ABSOLUTE<br />
CLASSICS<br />
C<br />
Dock<br />
USED BOAT<br />
SECTION<br />
ATLANTIS<br />
MARINE<br />
SECA<br />
SURF &<br />
MARINE<br />
A<br />
Dock<br />
GO WITH<br />
THE WIND<br />
SUNRISE<br />
DOCK<br />
EZ-DOCK<br />
MCKINLEY<br />
BEACH<br />
COPPER<br />
ISLAND<br />
SWELLFISH<br />
OUTDOOR<br />
Commodore’s<br />
Dock<br />
UPDATED April 12, <strong>2018</strong><br />
MAIN DOCK<br />
1<br />
2 3 4<br />
A DOCK<br />
MORE EXHIBITORS ON BARGES<br />
Karralea Marine & Accessories 1<br />
Lakeside Luxury by Absolute Classics 2<br />
KP Carpet Binding 3<br />
Andres Car Audio 4<br />
Artistic Awning Co. Ltd. 5 & 6<br />
MobileWorks Electronics 7<br />
Johnston Meier Insurance 8<br />
Martin Motor Sports 9 &10<br />
10<br />
9<br />
8 7 6 5<br />
B DOCK<br />
UPDATED — April 12, <strong>2018</strong><br />
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BOAT SHOW MAPS<br />
Banner Recreation (12) D 18, 20-27,29-33odd Martin Motor Sport (22) F 1– 22<br />
Dockside Marine (20) B 2-40 Paradise Docks F 33<br />
Floe Craft: Afina 3950 (1) D 42 Sea-Dog (4) F 35-38<br />
Free Sprit Marine (2) D 34, 36 Twin Anchors Houseboat (1) F 39 & 40<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yamaha (9) D 38,40-41, 43-51odd West <strong>Kelowna</strong> Marine (4) D 30,32,37,38<br />
Malibu Marine (18) D 1-22 Wizard Lake Marine (8) F 25-32<br />
MARTIN MOTOR<br />
SPORTS<br />
WIZARD LAKE<br />
MARINE<br />
Paradise<br />
Docks<br />
SEA-DOG<br />
TWIN ANCHORS<br />
F<br />
Dock<br />
MALIBU<br />
MARINE<br />
BANNER<br />
RECREATION<br />
WEST<br />
KELOWNA<br />
MARINE<br />
FREE<br />
SPIRIT<br />
MARINE<br />
KELOWNA<br />
YAMAHA<br />
FLOE<br />
CRAFT<br />
AFINA<br />
D<br />
Dock<br />
DOCKSIDE MARINE<br />
B<br />
Dock<br />
RAMP<br />
Commodore’s<br />
Dock<br />
UPDATED: April 12, <strong>2018</strong><br />
Fire &<br />
Rescue<br />
Fire &<br />
Rescue<br />
RAMP<br />
LakeSurf Okanagan 22<br />
Disabled Sailing Association 23<br />
Select Coatings & Polishing Ltd 24<br />
Zone Garage, Okanagan 25<br />
Fire & Rescue Emergency <strong>Boat</strong>s<br />
23<br />
22<br />
24 25<br />
Aqua Marine 11<br />
Scrub Captain 12<br />
The Paddle Life 13<br />
Shoreline Pile Driving 14<br />
Dolphin Insurance 15<br />
Downtown Marina 16<br />
Burton Marine Pile Driving Inc. 17/18<br />
Dyck's Mobile Shrink Wrap Inc. 19<br />
Seca Marine Inc. 20<br />
Andres Car Audio 21<br />
13<br />
12<br />
RAMP<br />
14<br />
15 16<br />
17 18<br />
RAMP<br />
19<br />
20<br />
21<br />
Security<br />
UPDATED — April 12, <strong>2018</strong><br />
B DOCK<br />
11<br />
Recycling Bins, Ice Machine<br />
Radio Stations<br />
Main<br />
Entranc<br />
Entrance<br />
By<br />
Donations<br />
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BY STEVE FENNELL<br />
18 TH ANNUAL BLIND FISHING<br />
DERBY SET FOR JULY 21<br />
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The <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club. This is a volunteer-based event where <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club<br />
members donate their time, efforts, and fishing equipment for the visually impaired.<br />
Whether you’re a volunteer or a participant, the annual<br />
<strong>2018</strong> Blind Fishing Derby at the <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club offers<br />
the chance to share the boating lifestyle for a day.<br />
Every year the <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club and its powerboat<br />
members get together for the annual<br />
Blind Fishing Derby, which offers the chance<br />
for the visually impaired to enjoy a day on the<br />
water guided by members and volunteers of the<br />
<strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club.<br />
In its 18th year, The Blind Fishing Derby is<br />
scheduled for July 21, <strong>2018</strong> on the Commodore’s<br />
Dock at the <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club and is<br />
devised to offer a focused, annual event to bring<br />
together the local blind community with the<br />
boating community of the <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club.<br />
All visually-impaired individuals in the area are<br />
invited to attend and as the name implies, fish-<br />
ing is a large part of the event but has expanded<br />
in recent years with narrated, guided cruising<br />
tours.<br />
“Whether it’s the smell of fresh air and the wind<br />
in your hair or the excitement and rush of a fish<br />
tugging on the end of your line, nothing compares<br />
to being out on the water,” according to a<br />
release from the <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club.<br />
A volunteer-based event where <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht<br />
Club members donate their time, efforts, and<br />
fishing equipment, the Blind Fishing Derby<br />
kicks-off at 8:30 a.m., when guests, guides and<br />
volunteers will be introduced over coffee, tea<br />
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Nothing compares to enjoying a summer day on Okanagan Lake.<br />
and pastries before heading out to enjoy a morning<br />
of fishing or cruising at 9:30 a.m. The boats<br />
are scheduled to begin their return to the docks<br />
at 11:45 a.m. for lunch served by The <strong>Kelowna</strong><br />
Yacht Club where the winners will be presented<br />
with a fishing trophy (and their names will also<br />
be engraved on the main trophy on display at<br />
the <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club). Many other prizes will<br />
also be handed out.<br />
The <strong>Kelowna</strong> Yacht Club is located<br />
at 1370 Water Street in <strong>Kelowna</strong> and<br />
a representative of the event will be<br />
stationed at the gate for access.<br />
For more information about <strong>Kelowna</strong><br />
Yacht Club or to volunteer visit<br />
www.kelownayachtclub.com or contact<br />
the club at (250) 762-3310.<br />
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BY STEVE FENNELL<br />
PLAY SAFE ON THE<br />
WATER THIS SEASON<br />
The RCMP Marine Patrol Units are hitting Okanagan Lake<br />
this summer and it’s best to ensure you adhere<br />
to boating safety laws.<br />
As the boating season is well underway, now<br />
is the time – if you haven’t already – to think<br />
about boating safety, as well as updating mandatory<br />
boating gear, and practising common sense<br />
on the water as the RCMP Marine Patrol Unit<br />
is once again enforcing boating safety laws on<br />
Okanagan Lake.<br />
With marine patrol units monitoring Okanagan<br />
Lake throughout Vernon, <strong>Kelowna</strong> and<br />
Penticton, it’s best to be prepared and knowledgeable<br />
about boating safety laws to not only<br />
avoid a fine but to be safe as possible for you<br />
and everyone onboard.<br />
“This is a very positive effort,” says Cpl. Dan<br />
Moskaluk, Media Relations Officer for the RCMP<br />
South East District. “There’s a dedicated team of<br />
reserve constables that run the patrol program on<br />
a regular basis and it’s bolstered with over-time<br />
resources in West <strong>Kelowna</strong>, Penticton and Vernon.<br />
We simply reinforce and remind people of<br />
the Canadian boating safety laws.”<br />
According Moskaluk, one of the key efforts are<br />
random spot checks, devised to ensure you have<br />
the mandatory safety equipment, possess a Pleasure<br />
Craft Operator Card, are not exceeding load<br />
capacity, and if there are certain offences involv-<br />
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Patrolling Okanagan Lake.<br />
West <strong>Kelowna</strong>, Penticton and Vernon<br />
and just some of the key areas where<br />
the RCMP will be patrolling.<br />
BC RCMP<br />
BC RCMP<br />
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Mooring is enjoyable for all boaters. Always be<br />
courteous and keep noise to respectable levels.<br />
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ing alcohol. Random spot checks also extend to<br />
public boat launches and if you’re anchored, enjoying<br />
the day with family or friends, the Marine<br />
Patrol Unit can approach your vessel and do a random<br />
safety check right then and there.<br />
Alcohol and <strong>Boat</strong>ing<br />
While its always enjoyable to relax with a cold one<br />
while mooring, according to Transport Canada<br />
alcohol can only be consumed on a pleasure craft<br />
if it has permanent sleeping facilities, permanent<br />
cooking facilities, a permanent toilet and is anchored<br />
(or secured alongside a dock). Operating<br />
while impaired is an offence under the criminal<br />
code and if you’re caught driving while under the<br />
influence you will be charged.<br />
“Public awareness regarding the dangers of mixing<br />
alcohol and operating a vessel (boat) is a lot better<br />
than what it used to be,” says Moskaluk. “While<br />
there’s a lot of responsibility from the majority of<br />
boaters, there’s always a small percentage who ignore<br />
this law. It’s not all that uncommon to enter<br />
into an impaired situation during spot checks.”<br />
WHAT YOU CAN DO<br />
Regulations such as giving right-of-way to nonmotorized<br />
pleasure craft, being courteous to<br />
no-wake zones, and not operating your boat<br />
recklessly (or dangerously) are all standard procedures<br />
and are exactly what the Marine Patrol<br />
Unit monitors. Other common issues boaters<br />
need to avoid is creating excess noise – either<br />
by partying with friends and loud music or running<br />
with open exhaust systems on performance<br />
boats.<br />
“What has really helped with boating safety<br />
among boaters is the inception of the Transport<br />
Canada-accredited course providers for the<br />
Pleasure Craft Operator Card,” explains Moskaluk.<br />
“It’s a really good foundation course and<br />
the more you become educated, the more enjoyment<br />
you’re going to have on the water.”<br />
For up to date boating safety information<br />
visit Transport Canada’s Office<br />
of <strong>Boat</strong>ing Safety at http://www.<br />
tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obsmenu-1362.htm<br />
You may also want to visit Discoverboating.ca<br />
(where you can also<br />
download the new Discover <strong>Boat</strong>ing<br />
Safety app) or for information on the<br />
Pleasure Craft Operator Card visit<br />
www.boatsmartexam.com/ca/<br />
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BY STEVE FENNELL<br />
5 WATERSPORTS SAFETY<br />
TIPS YOU MAY NOT KNOW<br />
While it’s common knowledge to know the rules of<br />
the road and have all of the mandatory onboard safety<br />
equipment, here are a few added tips to further enhance<br />
safety on the water this season.<br />
Watersports are popular in many boating destinations<br />
across Canada and the Okanagan is one<br />
of them. Calm conditions, deep water and wideopen<br />
spaces all provide the perfect conditions.<br />
However, be sure to follow these five sensible –<br />
and important – suggestions to make the most<br />
out of your next day on the water.<br />
The Driver Drives the <strong>Boat</strong>:<br />
The Spotter Watches the Rider<br />
It’s always exciting to watch a buddy land a “toeside<br />
back roll with a frontside 360,” but what lies<br />
ahead on the water is a little more important.<br />
Swimmers, paddleboarders, and oncoming vessels<br />
are all part of a busy lake. Remember that the<br />
driver drives the boat – period – and simply listens<br />
to the directions from the spotter, informing<br />
the driver of speed adjustments, if the rider has<br />
fallen, etc. The driver needs to be very attentive of<br />
what lays ahead in front of the boat. Let the spotter<br />
advise on what happens behind it.<br />
Know Your Lake<br />
Shallow water, rocky shoals and underwater obstructions<br />
are all common with any given lake.<br />
It’s best to scout out an ideal location before hand<br />
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Malibu <strong>Boat</strong>s<br />
Tubing is great fun, but requires<br />
some important safety practices.<br />
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Always the use the swim platform or boarding<br />
ladder to get in or out of the water (never use the<br />
outdrive or outboard).<br />
Malibu <strong>Boat</strong>s<br />
and set a large perimeter of where the rider is taken<br />
on a run. Establishing an area is also an indicator<br />
for other boaters to yield to or stay clear from<br />
in the area. When enjoying watersports from a<br />
dock, learn about fluctuating water levels every<br />
season, and never run parallel to shore in shallow<br />
water. If you are unfamiliar with the lake, simply<br />
visit the local marina or ask local boaters where<br />
the best place is to go for the day.<br />
Tubing Safety<br />
Tubing is perhaps one of the most popular pastimes<br />
as it is fast, exhilarating, and plenty of fun<br />
with two or three other riders. Yet, as much of the<br />
control is in the driver’s hands, common sense<br />
and judgement all play key roles in everyone’s<br />
safety. In fact, according to the Water Sports Industry<br />
Association (WSIA) some important facts<br />
to understand include:<br />
• Never exceed more than 32 km/h (20 mph)<br />
• Follow the warning labels on the inflatable and<br />
tow rope.<br />
• The tube can slowly deflate due to the heat of<br />
the sun or temperature of the water.<br />
• Use a tube-specific tow rope rated for the appropriate<br />
number of riders.<br />
• Inspect the tow rope connection point before<br />
use. If the inflatable separates from the boat<br />
during a turn, it can be sent on an uncontrolled<br />
path.<br />
• An inflatable should never get any closer than<br />
twice the rope length to shore, other boats or<br />
obstacles.<br />
• Drivers must understand the inflatable’s trajectory<br />
as it can travel at a wide arc and high<br />
speed (sometimes more than the boat) during<br />
turns or whipping.<br />
Entering the <strong>Boat</strong> and Water<br />
The aspects of getting in and out of the water or<br />
retrieving a fallen rider may seem straight forward,<br />
yet it does require some important safety<br />
measures. When entering the water from the boat<br />
(or vice versa), rule number one is to always shut<br />
off the engine when the rider is near the boat.<br />
Remember, even when the engine is in neutral,<br />
the prop(s) still spins and can potentially cause<br />
injury. It’s always wise to wait a few seconds for<br />
the prop to completely stop. Always use the swim<br />
platform or boarding ladder to get in or out (and<br />
never resort to the outdrive or outboard).<br />
Additionally, a spotter must always confirm the<br />
location of the rider in the water before or after a<br />
run and the driver should approach fallen riders<br />
on the driver’s side to maintain a clear view of<br />
their location. Never back up to them.<br />
Be Neighbourly, Courteous and Safe<br />
Ask most cottagers along the waterfront about<br />
noise disturbance from wakeboarders, skiers or<br />
tubers and they will have a story to share. The<br />
WSIA recommends staying at least 45 metres<br />
(150 ft) from shore as it’s not only courteous<br />
to residents, but it’s safer for swimmers, other<br />
boaters, and paddle boarders. It also limits disturbing<br />
wakes.<br />
Additionally, music is commonly enjoyed among<br />
enthusiasts and all to often it helps pump up the<br />
action. Yet, if the latest Pearl Jam release can be<br />
heard at 30 km/h (18 mph) 20 m (70 ft.) behind<br />
the boat over the constant running of the engine,<br />
it can most likely be heard by local cottagers or<br />
other moored boats. For those enjoying watersports<br />
from a dock, be to sure plan a course away<br />
from shore and keep passes along the shoreline<br />
to a minimum.<br />
For more information on Rules of the<br />
Road, navigation and additional boating<br />
safety be sure to visit Transport<br />
Canada’s Office of <strong>Boat</strong>ing Safety at<br />
www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debsobs-menu-1362.htm<br />
where you can<br />
also download its mobile app on your<br />
smartphone.<br />
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