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The “Weather to Boat” app is now available to download for FREE in the app stores.

Canadian Safe Boating Council

June 22, 2021

Dynamic, Powerful, FREE…. and most important… it could save YOUR LIFE!

Provided at no cost to boaters through the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), with support from its members, partners, Environment and Climate Change Canada and funded through the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF), Public Safety, the “Weather to Boat” app is now available to download for FREE in the app stores.

Weather to Boat is sure to become your “Boating Go-To” App. More than just weather, it provides information to help make your boating experience safer and more enjoyable. Get all the key information needed in one place:

– Up to date Marine and local weather forecasts for your boating area
– Pre-departure checklists
– Geo-referenced Marinas and Boat Launches
– Rules of the Road
– Safety equipment required – specific to your boat
– Dynamic interactive trip planner with emergency contact alerting
– Boating tips and videos

Many boaters have experienced the unpredictability of Canadian weather conditions. Sometimes what can start out looking like the nicest day for boating, can quickly turn into one of the worst weather days.

Unsure whether to boat? Download the NEW ‘Weather to Boat’ app today to help keep you safe on the water!

Visit www.weathertoboat.ca to learn more.

The Weather to Boat app is developed and promoted by the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC), a registered charity, with support from its members, partners, Environment and Climate Change Canada and funded through the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF), Public Safety.

 

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