Boaters are being reminded to check their safety equipment to prepare to "for a wonderful and safe spring and summer."
Among the safety check advised by the Ontario Provincial Police are to:
- Check your life jackets or personal flotation devices (PFD) for mould, mildew, rips and tears and replace them if required;
- Check the expiry date on your inflatable PFD and change the cartridge if necessary;
- Change the batteries in your watertight flashlight and confirm that it works;
- Check your buoyant heaving line, along with your bailing bucket;
- If required, confirm that your flares are not expired and that you have the correct number.
See the Safe Boating Guide on the Transport Canada website www.tc.canada.ca to double check the required safety equipment on the boat you are operating.
"We hope you have a safe and enjoyable spring and summer on the water. See you out there," police said.
