Why is the government of Canada closing the busiest Coast Guard Station?

Submitted by Captain Steve on Tue, 05/22/2012 - 20:34
“If the government wants to get an idea how busy the waters in English Bay get each day - they should sit on one of the benches or a log on the beach near the two boat ramps - next to the Kitsilano coast guard station.”
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Do You Know This Boater?

BoatersBond.com took this picture of this boater and would like to give the picture to him.

Sometimes when I travel to different marinas, boat launches, parks or just passing other boaters on the water, I like to take a picture of boats. (Just like the boat you see above) It's just a hobby of mine. 

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When Did Inflatable Boats Begin to Float?

Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/06/2009 - 13:20

The Guinness Book of Motorboating places the first inflatable boat at around 800 BC, when King Ashurnasirpal II of Assyria orderd his troops across a river in boats made of greased animal skins, which they kept inflated simply by continuously reinflating them until they were across the water.

The ancient Chinese also used inflated skins for water crossings during the Sung and Ming dynasties.

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Inspiration From Wayne Cox's "Wayne's Weather Window".

Submitted by admin on Sat, 09/05/2009 - 11:45

Wayne Cox of Global BC news is a legend when it comes to British Columbian’s, there is no doubt.

If you ask most people on the streets of BC, they'd say they know who Wayne is because he’s known as the weather man who calculates how nice the day is with Hawaiian shirts. He says he is often asked, “How many Hawaiian shirts today Wayne?” It must get a little old for him, but it is fun for the public I am sure.

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Marine VHF Alphabet Quiz

When communication between the coast guard operator and vessel is difficult or when letters are pronounced differently, the phonetic alphabet is used. See if you can pass this 26 question quiz. To pass you need 100% . Good luck!

Questions:26
Available:Always
Pass rate:100 %
Backwards navigation:Forbidden

Looks like my boat "Yip Yip" is waiting for some water

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High and Dry
Savary Island
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About the owner - Steve Lyons

Hi my name is +Steve Lyons, owner of BoatersBond.com™.Steve Lyons

I was born in Richmond (Lulu Island), BC, Canada and grew up in Steveston, a small fishing village in the southwest corner of the island with my parents and two older brothers.

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Finally, now you can study, pass and remember your boating exam easier...

September 15th, 2009 was the final deadline for you to have proof of competency to operate a vessel with a motor. You must get your Pleasure Craft Operator Card to operate your boat. The Competency of Operators Pleasure Craft Regulations require boat operators to show proof or risk fines of up to $250.

Study for your pleasure craft operator card now!