National Safe Boating Council Launches New Website

The National Safe Boating Council officially launched this week BoatOnCourse.com, a website designed to help the recreational boater become more aware of the on-the-water navigation rules to enjoy a safer time on the water.

The NSBC represents over 330 US and Canadian organizations committed to reducing boating accidents and is dedicated to the advancement of safer boating through education, outreach, and training.

Loran-C service ends February 2010

The U.S. Coast Guard published notice regarding its intention to terminate transmission of the LORAN-C signal Feb. 8, 2010. There is no information from the Canadian government about Loran service, so boaters should stop using Loran navigation equipment. [www.navcen.uscg.gov/Loran]

Ontario: Dispose of your Expired Marine Flares August 1-8, 2009

From August 1 to 8, 2009, anyone with expired recreational marine flares who wishes to dispose of them, can drop them off at any of the 165 OPP detachments across Ontario. At the end of the week, the OPP will turn the expired flares in to Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety for safe transport to a certified disposal site. micro.newswire.ca