June 6, 2022
Imagine. Boat at anchor, coffee in your hand, the wind is blowing. Suddenly, this tranquil moment is interrupted by the sound of rushing water, and an ice cold feeling across your entire body. You've tripped and fallen overboard! Yikes - "How do I get back onto the boat?"
Boarding ladders are one of the most important pieces of hardware on a boat. Having easy access to return to your vessel can be critical in an emergency like the one described above, especially for solo sailors. You need something that is fast to deploy, always available and allows you to easily reboard your vessel.
Outils Océan's of France has developed the Magic Reboard ladder, an easy to install, compact, light weight emergency ladder that is designed for fast action. The steps of the Ladder are reinforced, wide and designed to sink 1.2m(3.9 feet) bellow the water level; meaning ease of access for your legs to stand on and arms to grab hold of it.
Many vessels have a short ladder that drops only 1 or 1-½ feet below the water forcing you to pull yourself up by your arms to get on the first rung of the ladder. Most people can’t do that easily in the cold water wearing heavy gear, so you need ladder something over a meter below the surface.
The Magic Reboard Emergency Ladder above is now finally available in Canada along with other fine quality items from Outils Océan's of France! Visit the Canadian distributor, Indie Marine’s website < indiemarine.com > to find a chandlery near you that sells this innovative and important product.
Why is swimming not allowed at marinas?
Most people assume this is to prevent swimmers from being injured or killed by boats. But there’s also another invisible hazard, electric shock. Electric shock drowning happens when electric current leaks into a surrounding body of water and the water becomes energized. If someone enters that area of water, he or she could lose muscle control and be unable to swim to safety or call for help.
Power boats with faulty electrical wiring that are connected to shore power may cause the water to become energized.
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The Canadian Safe Boating Council wants to acknowledge these heroes and showcase their commitment to safe boating. The CANADIAN SAFE BOATING AWARDS, usually called the CASBAs, honours the people, programs, and organizations that help to make boating in Canada safer and better for all of us.
Who are these heroes?
They could be a family or individual who saves a life; a boating safety advocate, a volunteer or teacher whose passion for boating engages people and influences boating safety...
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The Canadian Power and Sail Squadron (CPS-ECP) has a new valued service for their members - and it is with Carefree Boat Club (CBC) in Canada.
CBC is now a proud Sponsor offering benefits for CPS-ECP members that join Carefree. One of the new member benefits includes incentives for CPS-ECP members to continue their boating education through CPS-ECP courses. CBC will offer a discount on their membership entry fee and reimburse members partially any successfully completed CPS-ECP courses moving forward. Courses are held either in class, virtual meetings or online. There is something to be said about the benefits of having your own personal teacher!
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As of August 2022, Boris Heitmann (58) has taken over responsibility as Vice President Communications & Investor Relations at HanseYachts AG.
The graduate in business administration, communications manager and yachtsman brings with him many years of experience in international companies from various sectors and as an independent entrepreneur. Heitmann started his career in 1991 at the energy company Esso.
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