CSBC Boating Tips

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Warm air. Cold water. Dangerous combination.

A slip, a wake, or lost balance can put you overboard in seconds. Cold-water shock can trigger an involuntary gasp. Wear your lifejacket—it could save your life.

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#CSBC #WearIt #ColdWaterAwareness

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Safe Boating Awareness Week may be ending, but boating safety is a season-long commitment.

✔ Wear Your Lifejacket
✔ Boat Sober
✔ Take a Boating Course
✔ Be Prepared
✔ Stay Cold Water Safe

Have a safe boating season!
#SBAW2026 #BoatingSafety

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Cold water can be deadly — even on warm days.
Remember 1-10-1, you have approximately:
1 minute to control breathing
10 minutes of meaningful movement
1 hour before hypothermia becomes critical
Wear your lifejacket.
#ColdWaterSafety #WearIt #SBAW2026

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Before you leave the dock:
✔ Check the weather
✔ Inspect safety gear
✔ Wear lifejackets
✔ Share your float plan
Preparation helps prevent emergencies.
#BePrepared #SafeBoating #SBAW2026

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Great boaters never stop learning.

A boating course can help improve your skills, confidence, and safety knowledge before your next trip on the water.

Find a course at https://t.co/27ZM26oeel

#BoatSmart #BoatingSafety #SBAW2026

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Alcohol, cannabis, and boating are a dangerous mix.
Operating a boat while impaired puts everyone at risk — and it’s illegal.
Boat smart. Boat sober.
#BoatSober #BoatingSafety #SBAW2026

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Your lifejacket won’t help if it’s stowed away.
✔ Wear it ✔ Fit it properly ✔Make sure everyone on board has one
Modern PFDs are comfortable, lightweight, and designed for every boating activity.
#WearIt #Lifejackets #SBAW2026

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Safe Boating Awareness Week starts today!
This week we’re highlighting 5 key boating safety messages: ✔Wear Your Lifejacket ✔ Boat Sober ✔Take a Boating Course ✔ Be Prepared ✔Be Cold Water Safe
Learn more at https://t.co/eFIACCEpin
#SBAW #SafeBoatingAwarenessWeek

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National Emergency Preparedness Week reminds us: Preparation saves lives.
Cold water conditions can change fast. Before heading out:
✔️ Wear your lifejacket
✔️ Carry safety gear
✔️ File a trip plan
✔️ Know cold water risks
#BePrepared.
Learn more: https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP

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Not all dangers are labelled. Before you head out for a Spring boating adventure, ask yourself: if I fell in, would I gasp in surprise? And would I be wearing my #lifejacket when it happened?
Visit https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP to learn more about #ColdWaterAwareness

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The April Newsletter is now available & includes:
• NEW In-Person Cold Water Workshop (May 14)
• CSBC Membership Reminder
Save the Date for:
• AGM, May 20, 2026
• Symposium 2026 – Sept 22-24, 2026 in Quebec City

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Early-season boating can come with hidden risks. While the sun may feel warm, the water is still dangerously cold.

Visit https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP to explore our #ColdWaterAwareness courses & access valuable resources to help you stay safe in cold water situations.

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Cold water doesn’t give second chances.
Whether you're working near or on the water, the risks are real - and often underestimated. Prevention is everything.
Visit https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP to see our selection of #ColdWaterAwareness courses & learn how to be prepared.

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Cold water is dangerous, but with the right knowledge & preparation, you can survive longer than you think — especially if you're wearing a lifejacket.

Visit https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP to check out our #ColdWaterAwareness courses & learn how to stay safe in cold water situations.

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As temperatures rise, ice conditions change quickly. What may look like solid ice can actually be weak, unstable, and unsafe.

Visit https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP for more tips on Ice safety and #ColdWaterAwareness.

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March 1st is National Ice Safety Day. We would like to remind you that ice conditions can change quickly.
Visit https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP for more tips on Ice safety and #ColdWaterAwareness. Learn more about the Cold Water workshops that we offer to enhance your education.

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The Winter Olympics have us all feeling inspired to get outside & try something new.
But when your adventure takes you near or onto frozen water, safety becomes even more important.

Visit https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP for more tips on Cold Water Awareness

#KnowBeforeYouGo

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Winter in Canada means adventure, from boating on the west coast to ice fishing on frozen lakes.

Tip 1: Dress for the weather
Tip 2: Reduce your risk & know the signs of hypothermia
Tip 3: Keep an eye on the weather

Visit https://t.co/eFIACCEpin for more #ColdWaterAwareness

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The February Newsletter is now available & includes updates on:
1. 2025 Canadian Safe Boating Awards (#CASBAs) winners
2. Marine industry updates
3. Cold Water Workshop: Virtual in Feb & In-Person in May

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💛 Thank you to our CASBAs sponsors for supporting boating safety in Canada:

Mustang Survival | Cook-Rees Memorial Fund | Salus Marine | MD Marine Insurance | Maple Leaf Marinas | https://t.co/DxJzDgZ0N0
More info: https://t.co/eFIACCDRsP
#CSBC #CASBAs #BoatingSafety