Boating Lifestyle
There is so much to love, and learn, about boating. That's why we created this library of articles, videos and blog posts to help you throughout your adventures.
How to Tow Water Sports Responsibly
We all got into water sports to have fun, right? Well, it’s not much fun to get stranded, injured or worse. As a result, the first step to ensure everyone has a good time on the water is for all of us
Great Boating Spots Across Canada
Drop your anchor in our favourite boating destinations!

Why Choosy Parents Choose Boating
Take advantage of time you can spend on the water with family and friends. Here are some of the reasons we recommend the boating lifestyle to any family.
Learn to Water Ski or Wakeboard
Waterskiing and wakeboarding are activities that everyone can enjoy. Whether you’re the athlete learning or watching from the boat, there is enough fun to go around!
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) or Lifejackets
PFDs come in many shapes, colours and materials. Some are made rugged to last longer, while others are made to maintain body heat in cold water.
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Winterize Your Boat
When the boating season is winding down, it’s time to start thinking about protecting your valuable recreational asset.
Boat Shows
Boat shows typically include boat manufacturers, insurance and finance companies as well as accessory manufacturers. There’s no better place to start your research as you will find all your informatio
Technical and Mechanical Questions
As The Boating Guy I get a lot of technical or mechanical questions, and my best recommendation to you is always to either check with a marine technician, and/or get in touch with the manufacturer of
Parts of a Sailboat
Here's a list of all of the sailing terms you will need to get out on the water!
Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC)
Whether you’re whether you’re looking for information about your Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), or your boat licence here are a few pointers on a couple of basic things that will help you get ou
Boat Maintenance
A comprehensive series of checklists on DiscoverBoating.ca will give you a good understanding of what needs to be done to take care of your boat and engine over the course of a year.
Nine ways to make your kids fall in love with boating
They say if your child hasn’t been bitten by the bug to fish or boat by the time they are 13, they likely never will take up either sport.