Recreational boating is a favourite summer pastime. Canoe, Kayak, Stand-Up Paddle Board, Sailboat or Power Boat, the vessel options to explore on the water are endless.

And do you know that there are “Rules of the Water”, just like if you were in a car with the rules of the road? The Canadian Buoy system, including the legal/government markers on navigable waterways and local private markers on smaller bodies.

Here are a few tips to keep in mind before you head out on the water.